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RSV in Babies and Toddlers
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV for short, is a strange-sounding name for an illness you may not have heard of, but it’s more common than you t...
Anemia in Babies
Anemia is a condition that results when the body doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells, which are responsible for carrying oxygen to the body...
Stork Bite Birthmarks
Stork bites are some of the more common birthmarks found on newborn babies. The scientific term for stork bites is nevus simplex, and they are also...
Caring for the Soft Spot on Your Baby’s Head
As you spend hours gazing at your newborn and stroking his face, you’ll no doubt notice a couple of soft spots on his head. These soft spots, calle...
What Is Object Permanence and When Do Babies Understand It?
As your baby grows physically, she’s also gaining knowledge and coming to understand how the world around her works. One of the cognitive skills yo...
