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Bookmark or Share- Teething: Tips for soothing sore gums - Mayo ClinicRun a soft, clean cloth over your baby's gums twice a day. Do this after the morning feeding and before bed. The cleansing can keep food debris, sugars, and germs from building up in your baby's mouth. When your baby's first teeth appear, use a small, soft-bristled toothbrush to clean the teeth twice a day.
- Infant constipation: How is it treated? - Mayo ClinicAlong with trying diet changes, you can help a constipated baby by gently massaging the baby's tummy. You also can hold your baby's knees to the baby's chest to mimic a squat position, then release. Another option is to gently move the baby's legs as if the baby were riding a bike. When to get help for infant constipation
- Common baby rashes - Mayo ClinicYou may expect your baby's skin to be flawless, but rashes and other skin conditions are common at this age. Most often baby rashes can be managed by careful attention to bathing, moisturizers and the baby's environment. But no matter what you do, baby rashes can still show up. Here are a few of the most common baby rashes and how to manage them.
- Breastfeeding and alcohol: Is it OK to drink? - Mayo ClinicThe baby might seem drowsy and weak and have unhealthy weight gain. Alcohol also can affect the ability to safely care for a baby. Over time, drinking too much might cause the body to make less breast milk. Delay pumping or breastfeeding your baby two hours for each alcoholic drink you consume.
- Pregnancy and obesity: Know the risks - Mayo ClinicA standard fetal ultrasound is typically done between weeks 18 and 20 of pregnancy to evaluate a baby's anatomy. But ultrasound waves don't easily penetrate abdominal fat tissue. This can interfere with the effectiveness of fetal ultrasound. Talk to your health care provider about the best approach for getting an accurate ultrasound.
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