Bathe baby for no more than ten minutes in warm water especially if he shows signs of skin eczema. ||When giving suspension or liquid medicines, use the dosage cup enclosed in the package or a syringe ||Exclusive breastfeeding for at least 6 months is the best prevention of food allergies ||Make a habit out of drinking a glass of water every time you feed your baby. ||Colostrum is rich with all what baby needs for the first 2-3 days till the breast begins to produce milk ||Make sure your baby wears a hat if she will be in a cold environment ||AAP recommends to avoid blankets (a potential suffocation hazard) until your baby reaches her first birthday ||The more you help your toddler put his feelings into words (“I’m mad. I want the truck.” “I’m sad. I can’t find my bear.”), the less they will show aggressive behaviour. ||During growth spurts - around 6 weeks after birth — your newborn might want to be fed more often ||The most important thing on growth curves is how your baby grows over time. If he's small but growing at the appropriate rate, there's usually no cause for concern. ||
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What is carotenemia?
Carotenemia is a medical term for a condition that causes the skin to turn orange-ish due to increased blood carotene levels. In the vast majority of cases seen, it is associated with large consumption of carotene in the diet; as in too many carrots or sweet potatoes. Parents who feed their infants a lot of orange fruits and vegetables may one day notice that their infant's palms, soles of the feet and even face have taken on an orange hue.
Which foods contain beta-carotene?
Fruits and vegetables that are high in beta-carotene are usually those that are yellow/orange or have dark green leafy vegetables. These include:
  • Carrots
  • Pumpkin
  • Kumera
  • Spinach
  • Papaya
  • Corn
Breastfeeding babies can also develop the condition if their mother is eating a lot of beta-carotene rich foods.
Treatment of carotenemia
No specific treatment of carotenemia is necessary. By simply encouraging your child to eat a wider variety of foods, the level of beta-carotene in the body will reduce and the skin discoloration will gradually fade.
When should I call my child's healthcare provider?
  • If your child has vomited any blood.
  • If your child is confused or difficult to awaken.
  • If your child is acting very sick.
  • If your child develops yellowish eyes.
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