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Are Plug-In Air Fresheners Safe For Babies? The Truth About Plug-In Air Fresheners and Babies

by Saumya Malik
A mom and her infant baby are playing together on the living room floor

Plug-in air fresheners harm babies by affecting their health and being unsafe. Air fresheners of any kind include harmful chemicals that a baby shouldn’t breathe in, which may cause several respiratory issues and developmental delays. A baby’s lungs are still developing, and strong smells …

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What Causes Hypotonia In Babies? – Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment

by Emelda Otieno
Nurse holding a newborn baby just after being born.

Also known as floppy infant syndrome, hypotonia is a medical word for low muscle tone. More often, hypotonia is related to other health problems, including spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, severe infections, brain formation problems in the womb, or brain damage due to lack …

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Baby Constantly Moving Arms and Legs While Sleeping: Should I Be Worried?

by Jennely Pershouse
Mom troubled over watching baby being restless while sleeping.

It’s entirely normal for babies to move their arms and legs while sleeping. This happens for several reasons, including physical development, sleep cycles, and comfort. You shouldn’t worry too much about these movements if your baby is otherwise healthy and sleeping safely. You see …

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Baby Sleeps A Lot After Vaccine, What Can I Do To Help?

by Ann Marie Bantigue
An infant baby is sleeping on his back

The following 48 hours after immunization is challenging and discomforting for your baby. Expect changes in their attitude, like feeling extra sleepy, irritable, or running a fever. Redness at the injection site is also normal, as well as lumps under the skin that can …

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Open Gut Syndrome: How Does It Affect Solid Food Introduction?

by Ann Marie Bantigue
Mom is feeding her infant baby semi-solid food to help introduce solids

Open gut syndrome is a theory claiming that the baby’s intestine has small gaps that let substances pass directly into the bloodstream. Accordingly, the small intestine lining cannot distinguish solid food and bacteria. The spaces between the cells are large enough to allow macromolecules …

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What Is Rebreathing In Babies? (Can Rebreathing Cause SIDS?)

by Saumya Malik
Mom is checking on her infant baby, who is sleeping on his side

When a baby is sleeping on their stomach, the carbon dioxide exhaled is trapped between their nose and mouth, resulting in rebreathing it. In such conditions, the fresh oxygen supply diminishes. Rebreathing is also a significant cause of SIDS. To prevent rebreathing, ensure the …

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