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During infancy, the doctor will plot your baby's growth on charts that show weight for length. Later, your baby's doctor may calculate your child's BMI. You ...
The soft spots allow a baby's relatively large head to move through the narrow birth canal. They also accommodate a baby's rapidly growing brain during infancy.
As babies grow and change, parents often have new questions about infant health. How do I get a baby to sleep through the night? When do I give a baby solid ...
Infant reflux is when a baby spits up liquid or food. It happens when stomach contents move back up from a baby's stomach into the esophagus.
The baby's safety seat. Most infant car seats are certified for air travel. Airlines often allow infants to ride on a caregiver's lap during flight. But the ...
Learn about infant and toddler health, from baby care to how children develop.
Your newborn's head. An infant's skull bones can shift and overlap. This allows a baby to move through the birth canal. In general, being in labor for a ...
Infants typically get COVID-19 from a sick caregiver after delivery. Pregnant people can help lower an infant's risk by getting the COVID-19 vaccine during ...
Premature infants also are at higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). That's when an infant dies for unclear reasons, often while asleep.
Infants have weak abdominal muscles and often strain during bowel movements. Infant constipation is unlikely if your baby passes soft stools after a few minutes ...
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