If you want to see a new parent go into panic mode, just let them think that their newborn or even older baby is sick or hurt. This can be one of the most frightful things about being a new parent because they often can not tell if the baby is really sick or if it might be something less serious. It takes a little practice in this field to learn how to tell for sure. When a parent has already had a child or two they are not nearly as likely to overact. If you are a very lucky parent, you will have a child that is never ill, but that is rarely the case.
Most of the time the ailments that very young babies have is in the digestive tract. This can sometimes be because their small systems are still becoming accustomed to their formula. They can get gas that is often uncomfortable and painful. This can be referred to as colic. It is not uncommon at all although it can be distressing for parents if they do not recognize the signs. Their stomachs can be hard and cramping can occur. This gastrointestinal condition does not usually last that long and babies simply grow out of it most of the time. While it is usually more common in formula fed babies, breast fed infants can have it too. There is no real treatment other than a pediatrician prescribing a gas medication.
Teething is often a simple ailment that babies have that can cause mouth discomfort and pain. Their little gums can be terribly itchy and hurt when the teeth start to come through the gum. This is why teething rings are often used for babies to chew one. It can relieve the discomfort somewhat and help the teeth to come on through. It is usually no cause for alarm at all and some babies do run a low grade fever when teething. If your baby is experiencing extreme discomfort, you can consult your pediatrician to find out what you might give them for it.
The common cold is an ailment that can cause parents to overreact too. A little runny nose, sneezing, or a mild cough is no reason to panic either. Most minor colds will run their course in a few days, but when a child is severely congested and very feverish it is time to visit the pediatrician. Medication might be given if the cold turns into something more serious. Baby can develop more serious conditions quickly and it is important to always keep your guard up.
If you are noticing signs that something is very wrong with the baby like being too lethargic or non responsive, you should always make a trip to a doctor. When you have had a little while to accustom yourself to the personality of your baby, you will have a six sense about when your baby is feeling bad or not.
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