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~*** Common Newborn Ailments ***~
Sickness is always worrisome, especially if you have a new baby and have never been a parent. Thankfully, many infant health conditions are not serious and can be easily treated at home. Others may require a visit to your baby's pediatrician or the emergency room. Below are some of the most common ailments many newborns face, and how you should respond.
1. Jaundice
Jaundice occurs in roughly half of all newborns, and is caused by higher-than-normal amounts of bilirubin in the baby's blood.
Signs: A yellowish tint to the skin that usually appears first on the face and then on the chest, abdomen, and legs.
Treatment: Jaundice usually corrects itself within a few days though it may worsen before it gets better. If it doesn't, you child's pediatrician may do a blood test to determine the bilirubin level.
2. Blocked Tear Ducts
Signs: Excessive tearing in one or both eyes. Sometimes the eye will have a thick yellow or green discharge, a sign of infection.
Treatment: The ducts will usually open without treatment, but your doctor may recommend gently massaging the inner corner of the eye to help them open.
3. Stuffy Nose
Sometimes newborns develop a stuffy nose, and you will hear noisy breathing. If this happens, use a bulb syringe to clear your baby's nasal pasages and make him/her more comfortable.
4. Seborrheic DermatitisCradle Cap
A condition caused by the buildup of oil and the shedding of skin cells.
Signs: Scaly, red patches on the scalp, underarms, behind the ears and in the folds of the neck.
Treatment: Wash your baby's hair with a mild shampoo, and then use a soft baby brush to gently remove the scales.
5. Baby Acne
Baby acne or pimples that break out on the face, typically during the fourth or fifth week of life, are harmless. Doctors believe the acne is caused by pregnancy hormones stimulating the oil glands in the skin
Signs: Baby acne looks similar to adult acne.
Treatment: Gently wash your baby's face with mild baby soap once a day. Avoid laundering the crib sheets in harsh detergents.
6. Diaper Rash
At some point in time, every baby develops diaper rash. It typically occurs when a baby is left in a wet or dirty diaper for too long.
Signs: This rash occurs on skin covered by the diaper, and the skin usually looks red and puffy.
Treatment: Be sure to change your baby's diapers as soon as they are wet or dirty. Gently clean the area thoroughly, then allow to air dry. Typically, the diaper rash will clear up in 3 to 4 days.
7. Umbilical Granuloma
The stump of your baby's umbilical cord should dry up and fall off within a few weeks of birth. On occasion, the base of the cord forms a growth called a granuloma.
Signs: The area around the umbilical cord may be moist and swell slightly. The area may be yellowish and could ooze or bleed a little bit.
Treatment: Your pediatrician can treat the growth with silver nitrate to dry it out. If that doesn't work, it may have to be removed in a minor procedure.
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