Bathing and Skin Care for the Newborn
Bath time is a great time to bond with your newborn while keeping their skin healthy and cuddly soft. Get the facts – and the right supplies – to make these moments safe and enjoyable for both you and baby.
Newborn Reflexes
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesEver wonder why your baby flings his arms out sideways when startled? This reaction–called the Moro reflex–is one of many natural reflexes your newborn should exhibit. Read on to learn about common newborn reflexes and what they mean.
Newborn Senses
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesBabies are born with all five senses–sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Some of the senses are not fully developed.
Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Babies
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesIntraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is bleeding inside or around the ventricles in the brain. The ventricles are the spaces in the brain that contain the cerebral spinal fluid.
Periventricular Leukomalacia (PVL) in Children
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesPeriventricular leukomalacia (PVL) is a softening of white brain tissue near the ventricles. The ventricles are fluid-filled chambers in the brain.
Anorexia Nervosa in Children
in Health Library, Oh, Baby!, ResourcesAnorexia nervosa is an eating disorder. It is a form of self-starvation. Children and teens with this health problem have a distorted body image. They think they weigh too much.