Infant toilet training, also referred to as "natural infant hygiene" or "elimination communication," involves introducing your baby to the toilet between birth and 4 months of age, advises Dr. Anil Pradhan, a pediatrician in Bradford,...
Unlike older children and adults, young babies do not require a bath every day. Bathing your baby more than three times a week during the first year of life may dry her skin, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Between baths, you...
During the first year of life, it is fairly easy to keep your baby clean without giving him daily baths. If your baby enjoys bath time, there is no harm in frequent bathing as long as it does not irritate his skin. However, if bath time is a...
The idea of potty training infants is beginning to take hold in America. Baby Center says that this idea is also referred to as "elimination communication" or "natural infant hygiene." Whatever a person calls it, the idea is to learn an infant's...
When it comes to potty training, pediatric specialists don't embrace any one training method. Although in some countries children are potty trained before age 2, many children in the United States aren't trained until after their third birthdays....
If you are a new parent, one of your biggest fears is getting your infant sick. Babies are vulnerable to viral and bacterial infections and may become severely ill from the same infections that cause only mild illness in an older child or adult....
Just because your baby's first teeth have yet to grow in doesn't mean oral hygiene isn't important. In fact, parents should begin cleaning a baby's mouth soon after birth to ensure the development of healthy teeth and gums in the future. One way...
Thrush in infants is caused by multiplication of a fungus called Candida albicans. It causes white, creamy lesions on the inner cheeks and tongue that can be very painful and may bleed when touched. While it usually does not cause serious...
An infant can develop a vaginal yeast infection from an overgrowth of the fungi that thrive naturally in and on the body. Oral thrush, a yeast infection of the mouth, can lead to vaginal yeast infection when the fungi is passed through the feces...
Teething can be very painful for babies and exhausting for their parents. It's always difficult to see your infant hurting, not to mention the sleep deprivation and crying that go along with it. There are a number of home remedies you can use to...
Urinary tract infections, also called UTIs, can affect infants, children and adults. They are caused by an organism that that infects one or multiple components of the urinary tract. Most commonly, a bacteria is to blame for a UTI. There are...
The flu can be more dangerous for pregnant women and can affect the pregnancy itself. Severe illness can stress the fetus, and it's hard to track the effects of the flu on a fetus or diagnose whether or not it is infected. The flu vaccine cannot...
First-time parents may struggle to differentiate between diarrhea and a regular dirty diaper. Infants, especially those receiving a diet of only breast milk, may have loose or runny stools with a mild odor. Diarrhea in infants has a very strong...
Although it's a joy to touch, soft, smooth baby skin is notoriously sensitive and comes with many challenges for both first-time and veteran parents. Skin rashes are common during a baby's first year and they can arise from many different causes,...
Your baby will likely get his first tooth around 6 months, but this doesn't mean that you can neglect his oral hygiene until that tooth appears. Good habits should be established from birth. They can not only protect your baby from infection but...
Once a child masters good oral hygiene habits, it can set the stage for a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums, according to the American Dental Association. While regular dental checkups are a vital part of preventative oral health, dentists say...
Not all handicapped people are incontinent but it is common for individuals who have mental deficits to wear diapers. Physically handicapped individuals who have a lack of bowel and bladder control wear adult diapers and need caregivers to change...
Infant stool can present in a variety of colors. Most changes in stool color are normal and nothing to be concerned about. Stool colors vary depending on your infant's age and what they are eating. A dark green or black stool is normal in newborn...
Breast-feeding is recognized as beneficial in building a bond between mother and child and has been shown to promote a strong immune system for the infant. However, babies can acquire diseases and allergies through the mother's milk that can...
Probiotics are living microorganisms that confer health benefits when they are consumed in sufficient doses. Many of these microbes are natural inhabitants of your gastrointestinal tract. Your intestine normally harbors several hundred different...
