If anyone has told you to treat your baby's constipation with Karo Dark syrup, throw that advice out the window immediately. Corn syrup of any brand, whether light or dark, is dangerous for children 12 months or younger for one very important...
According to Shadow of Meth, in 2004, the United States law enforcement seized 8,000 meth labs and child welfare removed more than 3,000 children from these homes. However, an infant's exposure to methamphetamine can also occur if the mother used...
Muscular atrophy can be disabling on its own. But atrophy of the muscles is usually the byproduct of another problem occurring in the body. Although muscle atrophy can occur in anyone regardless of age, children in particular can be afflicted by...
Preemies, or infants born prematurely at less than 37 weeks gestation, have a high risk for feeding and growth problems, gastroesophageal reflux and other complications. Parents are faced with many challenges as they adjust to having a preemie,...
All babies cry. However, for a baby who has colic, the crying may not cease for hours at a time. Because colic can cause other difficulties in your baby, such as stomach upset, it's important to soothe your baby. Because most babies who have colic...
Kernicterus is a brain-related condition that can occur as a complication of jaundice in infants. Abnormally high levels of bilirubin -- a yellow-colored substance produced by the liver -- within the body cause the classic yellow-skin symptoms of...
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America reports that 5 million American children under the age of 18 suffer from asthma. In an infant with asthma, the airways become blocked or narrowed by irritants--allergens, cold air, exercise and...
As children grow, they reach milestones of play, learning, behavior and language development that change the way they interact with others and the world around them. Because some disorders are characterized by delays in these milestones, parents...
For most people, honey is a safe and natural way to help treat allergies and upset stomach, and possibly even decrease cancer-producing effects of many carcinogens, cites Stanford pediatrics professor Dr. Alan Greene on his website, DrGreene.com....
Honey may seem an innocuous, even wholesome substance to give to your children when they are ill. While giving a toddler some honey to tame a savage cough is regarded as safe, giving it to a child under 1 year of age is dangerous because of the...
The whole of a person's DNA, called the genome, consists of components called nucleotide bases. The bases link together to form a series of base pairs, and the sequence of base pairs codes for thousands of genes required for growth and survival....
Approximately 10,000 babies each year in the United States develop cerebral palsy, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Patients with cerebral palsy can have problems with movement, such as muscle weakness or...
The danger of feeding honey to children is cause for concern for many parents. You should not give infants and children under 1 year of age honey, or baby cereals containing honey, because of the danger of infant botulism. This also applies to...
Introducing new foods to your baby can be a fun experience, but it also causes anxiety for some parents. With so many new tastes and textures to explore, a curious baby may want to try everything. As your child gets older, he'll get to try more...
Cerebral palsy is caused by injury or infection of the brain either before birth or within the first two years of life. Treating cerebral palsy requires the support of physicians, therapists, nurses, social workers and often long-term caregivers.
Cerebral palsy refers to a cluster of disorders that affect body movement, mobility and muscle tone. It is caused by brain infections or injury, usually before birth. Patients with cerebral palsy may find themselves in need of aids such as...
While most cases of cerebral palsy are detected between the ages of one and two, the Mayo Clinic states that if symptoms and signs are mild, a diagnosis may not be made until the child is four or five. Symptoms and signs may range from mild to...
Ear infections are one of the most common childhood illnesses, according to the BabyCenter website. Although the ear infections themselves are not contagious, they can be caused by bacteria or a viral infection. The common cold can also lead to an...
It’s normal for colds and infections to result in a cough, but if your toddler’s cough persists, it may be the symptom of another medical condition. It’s not common for a cough to get worse while you're eating, and if your...
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a condition that occurs when there is damage to the areas of the brain that control movement. This damage can occur to the brain of a child during pregnancy, delivery or right after birth. CP is classified by type, depending...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports infant botulism is the most common form of botulism in the United States, with approximately 75 cases occurring annually. Infant botulism occurs when a baby ingests the spores of the...
Cerebral palsy describes a group of non-progressive neurological disorders caused by damage to the brain. The brain damage disrupts the transmission of signals from the brain to the body resulting in a lack of muscle coordination leading to...
A baby who cries frequently for no apparent reason may be suffering from colic. The American Academy of Family Physicians says babies with colic cry more than three hours a day for at least three days a week for a period of more than three weeks....
Neonatal jaundice is a common medical condition that affects approximately 2/3 of healthy newborn infants, according to Dr. Daniel Homme with the University of South Alabama. The characteristic features of neonatal jaundice, such as yellow skin or...
Cleft palate and cleft lip occur when the tissue of the palate and lip do not fully develop in the fetus. Specifically, when the tissue does not fuse, it results in an opening in the roof of the mouth and nasal cavity, notes KidsHealth. A cleft...
Muscle twitches, also known as fasciculations, occur commonly in healthy people. Often these twitches have no known cause. Sometimes caffeine or stress can make them worse, as MedlinePlus explains. Twitches can come and go, and usually don't last...
According to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation for Health Care, Research and Education, thumb sucking is normal and soothing in babies and young children. Thumb sucking can be the result of hunger, boredom, nervousness or tiredness. Most children...
Children grow and reach milestones at different rates. Some children are unfortunately born with conditions that prevent them from growing normally and reaching expected developmental milestones. Various genetic conditions result in significant...
1. What Causes Ear Infections? Ear infections are also known as "otitis media" or literally, infection of the middle ear. It is the most common reason for pediatric visits to the doctor as more than 60 percent of children will have at least one...
