Moms and Bubs

Mothers may observe cradle cap in babies during the first few months after their babies are born. This is also referred to by doctors as seborrheic dermatitis. Although cradle cap in babies is not dangerous, it is however unsightly to look at. This scalp condition of babies may last until they are about a year old but is some babies, it could be longer.

Cradle cap in babies does not only appear on their scalp. Sometimes they also have it on their eyebrows, eyelids or on their armpits and in other creases. The real cause of this condition in babies is generally not yet known although doctors think that this may be due to the hormones that the babies have received when their mothers were on their last stages of pregnancy.  These hormones may have stimulated the oil-producing glands in babies thus resulting to cradle cap.

Cradle cap in babies is not transferred to others. However, this may become itchy when there is too much of it on the babies’ scalps. Mothers may just let this condition as it is but if they are bothered, they can do something about it. They can massage the scalp of their babies or they can also make use of a soft brush to gently loosen the scales off. Mothers may also try shampooing their babies more often and then brushing their hair carefully. They make check on baby shampoos that are manufactured for this purpose.

If the cradle cap in babies persists, mothers can try to swab some natural oil on the scalp and they may leave it for a few minutes before gently brushing off the scales. This remedy should be followed by shampooing the babies to remove the other flakes and the oil on their hair and on their scalp. However, if all remedies fail and mothers see that the cradle cap in babies is severe, they may consult with their doctors so that proper treatment may be given especially when there is some yeast infection or the scalp looks inflamed.

To lessen the occurrence of cradle cap in babies, mothers may keep the scalp of their babies hydrated. They can put some emollient ointment on the affected areas after shampooing and patting their hair a little to remove excess water. The use of ointments will keep the scalp hydrated by retaining a little water above the crusts. Mothers may also give more water intake for their babies to keep their skin hydrated from inside. These are some of the things that mothers can do in order to ease their problem on cradle cap in babies.

Although most of the time parents would like to give baby names that are unique and striking, they have to consider some factors. In some instances, there are cultural as well as societal unwritten rules that are supposed to be followed. There may also be some legal laws that govern this aspect of family life and decisions. It is then important for parents to be serious about their privilege and their responsibility of giving the right baby names for their kids.

The meaning of the baby names may help parents to decide which one would be the best for their babies. There are lots of sources for baby names with their corresponding origin and meanings as well. Although parents are usually tempted to vary the spelling of the baby names to give it an air of uniqueness, kids may later find it annoying if they have to explain to everybody about their names and they would not feel good about having their names misspelled or even mispronounced most of the time.

Parents who would like to make use of initials also have to check it carefully because their child might be embarrassed in the future especially if there are other connotations that may be related to the initials. Parents may have to study their other options when giving names for their babies. They may want to learn more how they gave names since the ancient times because people before believe that the names given to babies may also shape their destiny in the future.

Some experts agree that naming babies may be a factor in terms of their emotional, social and psychological development based on researches that have been conducted. They claim that the names given to kids somehow affect how others see them and most often, it also affects how they treat them. The way people around sees individuals based on their names influence the way they perceive themselves in terms or self-esteem or self-worth. This in turn plays a great role as a determinant of success among individuals as babies start to grow with the names given to them.

There are also lots of people who name babies based on their beliefs and religions. They believe that the babies will grow up having the same characteristics that are attached to these particular names. People may also believe that biblical names may bring spiritual blessings to babies that would make them good persons or leaders of the society. There are still other sources of good names for babies but parents have to think about naming babies carefully. They will carry the name given to them throughout their lives and their names may be a boon or a blessing in the future.

Tooth decay as well as teething can cause toothache in babies. Babies may feel pain in their mouths even before they have their first tooth. As their gum erupts for the new tooth, they may feel the pain. After their teething pains, they may again feel more pain especially when their baby teeth will decay. Although their first tooth does not appear until they are about six months old, their tooth buds have already been formed before they are born. Babies usually have all of their teeth by the time they reach three years old.
Toothache in babies that are caused by teething or by tooth decay can make their gums swollen and tender. Babies may also have some slight fever during the teething stage. They often are irritable and they cry more often than usual. Babies are expected to drool and at times they grab things that they can chew. Toothache in babies that is caused by tooth decay can make the gums bleed or it can also cause pus build up around the tooth. It is important that tooth decays are treated because it can lead to infection aside from the tooth falling out.
Toothache in babies may develop because of prolonged use of baby bottles or baby sip cups that are used for baby formula and juices that contain sugar. In time, this will cause their teeth to start decaying especially when the babies are put to sleep while their baby bottles are in their mouths. Tooth decay may also develop in toddlers who are given something to drink before they sleep at night. When the babies sleep, bacteria work on the teeth and this causes it to decay.
Toothache in babies may be prevented. Mothers may clean the mouth and the tongue of their babies even if they do not have any tooth yet. They may use a very soft brush on the teeth that have emerged and they may use a strip of gauze to wipe the gums as well as the inside of the mouth and the tongue.

Parents may let their babies take some medication after being advised by their pediatrician.
Toothache in babies that is caused by teething may be eased by massaging their gum lines. Parents may also give them a rubber teething ring that they can chew. However, parents have to see to it that they are made of safe rubber material. Although medications can be applied on the painful gums directly, it would be better for parents to refrain from using it because it does not stay long on the gums and it may just be swallowed by babies.