Question 1

new born babies to sooth used pacifier

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NO: Do not give a used pacifier to a newborn.  It carries a risk of introducing bacteria and fungal elements to an immature immune system.  Most hospitals will give you a bew pacifier if you must have one.  Or you could let your baby nurse to soothe.

Question 2

how long does it take for new born babies to develop kneecaps?

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Read on: Depends on the wording. Newborns develop kneecaps 4 months in utero but the are all cartilage, not bone. After birth the are growth centers and bone will develop. Around 3 yrs in girls and 5 to 6 in boys they are ossified(bone). Am interesting fact. Some say that they develop into bone later as we bear more weight on the legs and need  support also crawling is easier on the knees when not bone!

Question 3

new born babies with pacifier

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Pacifiers: Yes please!  Pacifiers are wonderful in my opinion.  They satisfy babies need to suck, they sooth baby, they help mom and dad.  They don't hurt teeth.  Best of all there are studies which show a decreased incidence of sudden infant death with their use. This doctor and grandpa endorses them!

Question 4

i would like to know wen do new born babies start reacting to sounds?

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Baby: Can start from the very beginning, where they have their startle (Moro) reflex. Doesn't have to be to all sounds and reacting all the time.

Question 5

why do some of the new born babies will have blue spots on there body.

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Mongolian spots: Some babies are born with these blue spots. They mimic bruises and hence can be easily mistaken for child abuse and/ or serious hematlogical diseases. 
Hence a careful exam by pediatrician and notification in patients chart is necessary.

Question 6

is it possible for lung transplants to be done in new born babies?

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Yes: Depending on the underlying condition, a lung transplant is an option for some infants with severe lung disease that can not be treated with medications.

Question 7

how long should new born babies spit up mucus?

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Spitting Mucus: Hello! Newborns may spit up mucus leftover from amniotic fluid up to 72 hrs after birth but tends to resolve sooner. If the saliva seems excessive, a doc visit is needed to check for issues of the esophagus. Spitting up milk is also common in newborns and should be discussed with your doc to ensure it's normal infant reflux. For future consults, my link is healthtap.com/vanessanealmd     PNYTKV.

Question 8

new born babies bad reactions to silver nitrate treatment. had to be hospitalized. what to watch for now that he is home?

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Drug Reactipn: Unfortunately, this reaction is seen in rare cases as a one time occurrence. Your baby may be sensitive to Silver Nitrate, so keep in mind when writing drug reactions for his medical chart in the future.

Question 9

is it true that pelvic x-rays taken of new born babies may produce cancer?

Accepted Answer

No, don't be afraid: No amount of exposure is small, will not ordered if no indication, no need to fear about cancer, ask your doctor and will explain to you.

Question 10

my new born baby cry a lot, sometimes i don't understand he is hungry or irritated ? 
how to learn  and understand babies language

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Be basic: Babies basically use the only communication skill they have for all things. A cry can mean they are lonely, hungry, or just because. You learn to anticipate needs as they establish a pattern. The average kid fusses for no reason  peaking at 6-10 wks with improvements as they begin to acquire some mobility. Don't take it as a defeat if you don't understand, just do what you can.

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