When is the best time to trim a baby’s lanugo? Doctors suggest trimming the hair a few times for a better flat head.

Training babies to urinate independently has no practical benefit and does not foster good habits. Generally, children need to be around 2 years old, when their physical development is mature, before they can gradually learn to use the toilet on their own. The main benefit of urinating is merely to convenience parents and reduce some trouble.

Babies can start using diapers right after birth, but it’s important to change them frequently to avoid red buttocks.

After 6 months of exclusive breastfeeding, babies should gradually introduce solid foods to meet their growth needs.

If a child’s face is yellow and they are always crying, it might be due to reasons such as hunger, thirst, illness, or a wet diaper. Parents should investigate the specific cause and address it promptly, which is very beneficial for the child’s growth and development.

Small white bumps on the outside of a baby’s gingiva may be caused by keratinized particles formed from undigested enamel cell remnants adhering to the gingiva. This is a normal physiological phenomenon that usually falls off on its own. Do not handle it yourself to avoid infection.

A three-and-a-half-month-old baby clings tightly to its body when lying down, with arms pulling in, prefers short naps, and loves to laugh. Wondering if this is related to the non-invasive DNA testing during pregnancy that detected a microdeletion on chromosome 14, and if it could be a neurological disorder. It is recommended to take the baby to the hospital for a check-up, pay attention to keeping warm, feed the baby correctly, breastfeed on demand, closely observe the baby’s condition, and seek medical attention promptly if there are any abnormalities.

Newborns have a horizontal position of the stomach and a relaxed lower esophageal sphincter, leading to spitting up after feeding. As they grow older, the stomach becomes vertical, and the lower esophageal sphincter strengthens, reducing the frequency of spitting up. Proper feeding methods can prevent spitting up, such as holding the baby at an angle while feeding, maintaining moderate milk temperature, and avoiding air intake.

Understand the possible causes and coping strategies for green stools in infants with digestive discomfort.

Salivating excessively in babies is a normal phenomenon that usually diminishes as they grow.