1. Umbilical hernia
This is caused by an opening in the muscle layer under your baby's belly button and results in an exaggerated "outie" shape that will slowly close between ages 2 and 4. If your kid is still sporting a bump by age 5, your doctor may refer your child to a surgeon to fix it.
2. Cephalohematomas
These are swollen spots on the skull that result from the squeezing of a baby's head through its mother's cervix at birth. They cause no pain or discomfort and will slowly go away on their own.
3. Abnormal heartbeat/murmur
Ninety percent of heart murmurs in babies are normal, can't be felt by the infant, and are detectable only when the doctor listens to the heartbeat.
4. Crossed eyes
In the first two months of life, babies may occasionally briefly cross their eyes for less than 10 seconds at a time. If the crossing lasts longer than this or occurs frequently, take your baby to the doctor to rule out vision problems.
5. Pigeon toes
Babies and toddlers can often "toe in" or "toe out" as they walk. Usually, there's no need for therapy and it gradually improves before the child is 7.
6. Jaundice
About 40 percent of babies show signs of jaundice, a yellowing of the skin caused by a buildup of the pigment bilirubin. Babies with jaundice should be seen by a pediatrician soon after they leave the hospital to make sure the case isn't severe.
7. Sneezing
This is normal in newborns, but doctors don't know why. Repeated sneezing is not a sign of allergies and is generally harmless.
8. Strange breathing patterns
During the first two to three months of life, babies often have periods of rapid, shallow breathing that sounds almost like panting, and this usually doesn't mean that the baby is struggling to breathe. What isn't normal: excessive movements of the chest or abdomen or fast breathing accompanied by noisy breathing.
This is caused by an opening in the muscle layer under your baby's belly button and results in an exaggerated "outie" shape that will slowly close between ages 2 and 4. If your kid is still sporting a bump by age 5, your doctor may refer your child to a surgeon to fix it.
2. Cephalohematomas
These are swollen spots on the skull that result from the squeezing of a baby's head through its mother's cervix at birth. They cause no pain or discomfort and will slowly go away on their own.
3. Abnormal heartbeat/murmur
Ninety percent of heart murmurs in babies are normal, can't be felt by the infant, and are detectable only when the doctor listens to the heartbeat.
4. Crossed eyes
In the first two months of life, babies may occasionally briefly cross their eyes for less than 10 seconds at a time. If the crossing lasts longer than this or occurs frequently, take your baby to the doctor to rule out vision problems.
5. Pigeon toes
Babies and toddlers can often "toe in" or "toe out" as they walk. Usually, there's no need for therapy and it gradually improves before the child is 7.
6. Jaundice
About 40 percent of babies show signs of jaundice, a yellowing of the skin caused by a buildup of the pigment bilirubin. Babies with jaundice should be seen by a pediatrician soon after they leave the hospital to make sure the case isn't severe.
7. Sneezing
This is normal in newborns, but doctors don't know why. Repeated sneezing is not a sign of allergies and is generally harmless.
8. Strange breathing patterns
During the first two to three months of life, babies often have periods of rapid, shallow breathing that sounds almost like panting, and this usually doesn't mean that the baby is struggling to breathe. What isn't normal: excessive movements of the chest or abdomen or fast breathing accompanied by noisy breathing.
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