Children born in the colder months of the year can almost immediately contract a cold or other illness. As unbelievable as it seems, even tiny babies can become sick. What should you, as a new parent, be on the lookout for? Understand that babies will come down with between six to twelve illnesses a year. From stuffy noses to colds to teething woes, it seems [...]
Skin is the largest of our sensory organs, developing at less than 8 weeks inside the womb. It develops far sooner than other sensory body parts, such as eyes and ears, meaning we are all born with a pretty highly developed sense of touch. For this reason, touch is an extremely important component of newborn care, providing huge benefits to almost all systems of the [...]
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death among babies under a year old in the United States, with 90 percent of cases occurring in babies less than six months old. It is incredibly scary for parents as it often occurs without any kind of warning sign. Medical experts are still unsure of the exact cause of SIDS, but some commonalities have [...]
Hip dysplasia occurs when the hip joint develops in the wrong shape, or if the hip joint is dislocated, leading to an increased force on the ball and socket joint. As the cartilage and labrum of the joint wear down, the individual will begin to experience mobility issues. Happy Valley pediatricians and other pediatricians throughout the country most commonly see hip dysplasia cases in the [...]
