A brown tinge in a baby’s spit-up means that it contains blood. It is common in breastfed babies for the first few days of life as they cough up maternal blood. Blood from the nipples that the baby ingests also causes brown spit-ups. In …
Vomiting is the forceful removal of milk and other stomach contents. In children, there are many causes of vomiting in conjunction with other symptoms, like abdominal pain, fever, and diarrhea. For kids whose symptoms are mainly vomiting, some possible explanations are pyloric stenosis, cyclic …
Switching formula back and forth is okay, as long as your baby does not struggle with digestion issues. You can change from a different brand, formula type, or going dairy from lactose-free if the baby can tolerate it well. You may even mix formula …
Neosporin is a potent antibacterial cream that shouldn’t be used on babies below 2 years old without consulting a doctor. It’s a cream that should only be used if the rash is bacterial. Most diaper rashes can be treated by changing diapers frequently, keeping …
AAP recommends not feeding anything to an infant below age 6 months old anything other than breastmilk or formula. Any solid or semi-solid food can result in choking or other long-term issues. Rice cereal is one such milk thickening agent not suitable for a …
An elimination diet for breastfeeding mothers should only be attempted in consultation with a medical specialist as they can have far-reaching effects on a baby’s health. An elimination diet aims to isolate and avoid food items in a mother’s diet that negatively affect her …
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