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Can a newborn's skin and lip darken after birth?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Newborn skin color changes are quite common.

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Will a flat head in a 5-month-old correct naturally?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think you are referring to plagiocephaly when you say your son has a flat head on one side. It is quite common.

Can cigar smoke on my clothes or skin still affect my baby?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is great that you are already taking steps to avoid exposing your newborn to smoke; that is an important and commendable start.

Is it normal for a newborn to sleep for more than 18 hours?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is an absolutely normal behavior of a newborn. They may sleep even twenty to twenty-two hours per day. Nothing to worry.

What could be done to protect a newborn from mosquito bites?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please do not use camphor or any such agent on the baby. It can cause a nauseating sensation to the child since the child is very small.

Is jaundice in a newborn dangerous? What has to be done?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Jaundice developing in a baby after 24 hours of life is physiological jaundice and does not require any treatment unless it crosses a limit assigned.

Is it fine to give a small amount of water to a 6- to 7-weeks-old baby?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern.

Is it all right for a newborn of 4 days to be given a normal bath?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In this cold winter, it would be preferable to give a sponge bath with lukewarm water, cleaning all areas of the body.

What is the importance of newborn screening?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry I am here to take care of you.

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