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Nasal congestion

A stuffy or blocked nose caused by mucus, which can affect a young baby's feeding, sleep, or breathing comfort.

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Why baby suddenly eats more or less

Why baby suddenly eats more or less

Appetite is not perfectly consistent in infancy Infants do not consume an identical amount at every feeding. Appetite is influenced by sleep, alertness, gastric emptying, activity, temperature, recent intake, and the timing of the previous feed. A baby may take a large feed in the morning, snack intermittently later, and then feed more frequently overnight. […]

Baby Seems unusually Sleepy During Illness

Baby Seems unusually Sleepy During Illness

Why illness can make a baby sleepier Increased sleep may occur during an uncomplicated viral infection. Fever and inflammation can produce malaise, while nasal congestion, coughing, vomiting, or diarrhea may interrupt normal sleep and leave a baby tired. Feeding may also require more effort, particularly when the nose is blocked, so the infant may spend […]

Cleaning baby eyes and nose

Cleaning baby eyes and nose

Why the eyes and nose need gentle care Baby eyes and noses are not miniature adult structures. The conjunctiva, eyelid margins, and nasal mucosa are thin, highly vascular, and easily irritated. Even a small amount of dried milk, tear film debris, or mucus can look dramatic, but the answer is usually calm, local care rather […]