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Infant Life Stages

An infant grows and develops so quickly during the first year. Find relevant information that has been tailored for you to the life-stage of your child.

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0 to 3 Months Common Conditions

  • Cradle Cap (infantile seborrheic dermatitis) isn't contagious, and usually doesn't make babies itch. Signs include flakes, scales or thick crusts on the scalp or skin.
  • Milia are tiny white bumps on your baby' face; more than half of all babies get it.
  • Baby Acne is very common, and typically develops within the first three to four weeks.
  • Heat Rash is also known as prickly heat or "miliaria crystalline." It's not itchy or painful for your baby; signs include small red blisters or bumps that break easily.
  • Infantile Eczema is an itchy inflammation of the skin, and can be seen in a child with allergies.
  • Fever is extremely common in babies. Read about treating a fever.

Read more about these common Baby Health Issues.

Call your healthcare provider in case of:

  • Fever: If your baby is under 3 months and has a rectal temperature of 100.4°F or higher
  • Cold: If your baby under 3 months of age and has a cold. Very young infants are at greater risk of complications like croup or pneumonia.

Learn about Common Childhood Illnesses.