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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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Calm and Relaxed: Natural Sleep Aids for Babies

by Ann Marie Bantigue
An infant baby is falling asleep on his bed with a pacifier in his mouth and his stuffed toy animal with him.

Essential oils that induce sleep are proven safe and natural sleep aids for babies. When babies have difficulty settling down for the night, a calming bath and infant massage can be of great help. Techniques like swaddling, breastfeeding, and skin-to-skin contact also do wonders. …

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Baby Won’t Wake Up But Is Breathing (Understanding Your Baby’s Sleep Cycle)

by Ann Marie Bantigue
Baby Won’t Wake Up But Is Breathing

Babies who sleep longer occasionally and without accompanying signs are not a cause for concern. Healthy babies tend to sleep longer when they are experiencing a developmental leap. Babies, especially newborns, are deep sleepers and can endure loud noises. It is a normal part …

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Does Cold Formula Cause Gas In Babies? (Full-Term Vs. Preemie)

by Ann Marie Bantigue
Does Cold Formula Cause Gas In Babies?

A cold formula will not cause digestive trouble in babies. Gas primarily comes from the baby ingesting too much air, either during feeding or while crying. Healthy and full-term babies can drink formula or breastmilk even when straight out of the fridge. In fact, …

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How To Add Formula To Breast Milk To Increase Calories (Milk Fortification & More About HMF)

by Sarah
How To Add Formula To Breast Milk To Increase Calories

Breast milk is the leading choice for optimal nutrition in newborns and infants. However, there are certain instances when breast milk may not be enough — for preemies, sick babies, and underweight newborns. Regardless, adding calories to milk should only be done when advised …

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Black Lines In Baby Poop (Causes, Symptoms & Solutions)

by Emelda Otieno
Black Lines In Baby Poop

Babies poop frequently, so it’s not uncommon for food not to be fully processed given that their digestive tract is still maturing and certain foods like bananas may be more difficult for them to process, resulting in black strings or worm-like pieces in their …

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