Imagine being born lacking anchors that hold the layers of the skin together. The skin is so fragile that just the slightest touch can damage and tear the tender skin, leaving agonizing, weeping, open sores that get infected easily. The sores are like second degree burns and can occur all over the body. The life […]
Tag Archives: Failure to Thrive
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Jun
Jun
Cohen syndrome is a genetic disorder present at birth. Many parents of children with this condition are more frustrated by the years of misdiagnosis their families experience than the physical and mental limitations the syndrome causes. The illness is incurable. Overview of Cohen Syndrome According to NIH’s Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center, the disorder […]
Though growth charts are meant to help parents and pediatricians assess a child’s growth and development, they can also become a source of worry when children don’t seem to be measuring up to their peers. Before parents start to lose sleep over their child’s height, growth and development, they should understand the purpose of the […]
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May
May
Childhood obesity has become a sad epidemic, but failure to thrive and underweight children are just as serious a concern. Knowing the best high calorie foods and strategies to help you gain weight can have a big impact on your life. For many prevent the child from needing to be tube fed or reduced. There […]
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Dec
Dec
Every so often, among parenting circles, the term “Babywise” is brought up. For wide eyed, uncertain parents it seems like a miracle in a box. The promises of perfectly scheduled feedings, sleeping through the night soon, and smooth sailing easily sway new parents hoping to avoid the common pitfalls of having a new baby. Unfortunately, […]