(Bianca Miciano)
You see a strange rash on your baby’s face. Can this be a cause for alarm? For those new moms, they wouldn’t know what to do every time they see something different on their baby. After all, new mommies don’t like dealing with the unfamiliar. When you see a symptom show in your precious one, you immediately rush to the doctor. More often than not, you are sent home and asked to put a cream on that spot. It’s nothing to be scared of, after all. You then wonder, are you being too paranoid? Maybe, but when it comes to your baby, it’s better to be safe than sorry. It’s always best to consult a doctor when you see your child suffering from any type of discomfort. If there’s one thing the past has taught is, it’s that one symptom can have any number of possible diagnoses. A simply pain ache can be diarrhea, appendicitis, or urinary tract infection. You shouldn’t allow yourself to second-guess the situation, especially when it comes to your baby’s health.
Parents need to read up and educate themselves on common childhood illnesses. It’s your job to know what your baby may be exposed to. You’ll always be on the safe side by knowing what is out there. When something happens, you just can’t panic every time. With more experience, parents will be able to distinguish between major and minor diseases. Parents will eventually be able to tell if the child’s distress calls are anything to be alarmed about.
It is good to take note on how your child looks. If he looks paler than usual and is sweating profusely, check his diaper every so often. It could just be a bacterial or viral infection. He may have eaten something that has been exposed to germs from the outside. Some children are more sensitive to food. Your job is to simply stay close and observe your baby. Be calm about it. Babies are naturally more susceptible to germs than adults. If the pain lasts longer than usual, call your pediatrician for advice. Keep the water close because dehydration can be especially scary for infants. Other than that, only a doctor can prescribe the proper medication.
Moreover, the gag reflexes for children are more sensitive. They can vomit even when they cry often. But if they continue to throw up their food even when they are calm, this could mean that they don’t agree with the food they ate. Indigestion isn’t fatal and dangerous. It just makes them extremely uncomfortable. They key solution here is to once again provide them with lots of fluids. Just ask your doctor what you should be watchful for.
Anything that lasts longer than it should means that you definitely now need the help of your doctor. Whether it’s something minor or is something that requires hospitalization, you need to make sure that you are giving them the medicines to help strengthen them when they are at their weakest. While you can’t help but panic, don’t feel bad whenever you overlook a certain symptom. It is your duty to know what is happening to your child at all times.
