Baby 8 months old, started standing up & crawling a month ago. His teeth didn't show yet and he cries a lot at night, keep turning left and right.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Based upon the developmental milestones that your baby has already achieved, it is likely that he may be teething, and that this irritability is one of the signs of teething. But this cannot be determ... Read More
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How to make my one year old baby girl forget about her pacifier? She only uses it when she wants to sleep.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- When does pacifier use become problematic?If your child continues to suck strongly on a pacifier beyond the age of 2 to 4 years, this behavior may negatively affect the shape of his mouth, or cause de... Read More
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What can a 3 month old baby do?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The following developmental milestones are expected to be achieved by the end of 2 months and the beginning of 3 months of age:
Social/Emotional
Begins to smile at people
Can briefly calm himself (may... Read More
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Why is it said that under 12 months, it's not possible for babies to get chicken pox. How can I separate my kids from each other?
2 Answers
Dr. Dina Helou,
Pediatrics
- Up to 3 months of age, babies are protected by the mother's antibodies if the mother is immunized against varicella and the vaccine is not immunogenic before the age of 12months. So this is why babies... Read More
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Baby is 4.5 m & never slept through z night. Breastfed & formula-fed (nursie) but won't eat past 7.30 or 8 PM so wakes up twice @ night to nurse.help
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Some infants take longer time than others before they settle for a regular sleep schedule. It should not take too long before your son becomes capable of sleeping in one stretch throughout the night. ... Read More
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That's one thing but he's used to turn to the right side. Will he have trouble turning to the left or sleeping when he grows up or is it normal?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- No, it is most likely simply a preference. No need to worry.
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My 3 month old baby sleeps only on his right side. I move him to the left but he turns again. When I carry him, he also bends to the right. Is it ok?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- What is exactly your concern? That if your baby sleeps on one side his skull may not grow evenly in a nice round shape?
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My 1.5 year old baby doesn't answer me when I call her. She says mama, baba but doesn't call me mama. She only makes sound to get my attentio. She watches TV & dances when there's music. What's wrong
2 Answers
Dr. Ivana Dabaj,
Pediatric Neurology
- I agree with Dr Saab you need to start by an exam to test the hearing (see an ENT specialist) and also you need to see a pediatrician to assess the developmental milestones (at what age she sat? walke... Read More
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Is teething possible for a 4.5 month old baby?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- It is, but only in a small population of children. Nonetheless, teething does NOT cause fever or any sort of infection (like diarrhea or cold symptoms). The diarrhea may lead to dehydration if fluid r... Read More
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