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Eye discharge in newborns can be a concerning symptom for parents. Here's what you need to know: Eye discharge in newborns can be harmless but it can get complicated in some instances. Some eye discharge will resolve on their own but in some cases baby will need to be treated. If the eye is not handled properly, applying unprescribed medications, applying concoctions and home remedies with unproven efficacy, poor hygiene can complicate the newborn's eye condition. Many babies are brought to the hospital because the parents kept applying breastmilk in conditions where proper treatment is required. As a new mom its important baby is seen by a doctor to evaluate what could be responsible for the eye discharge as there are different causes of eye discharge in newborns which require different treatment regimen. Causes Of Eye Discharge In Newborns: 1. Blocked...

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There are times a baby may prefer the bottle to breastfeeding directly and it is due to a couple of mistakes often made by new moms (Get our breastfeeding guide here)   Some possible reasons your baby might be refusing to breastfeed directly: 1. Babies can get confused between the nipple and the bottle, making it difficult for them to latch onto the breast. If you will be introducing a bottle to baby, ensure you also put baby to breast as often as possible so baby is familiar to both the breast and the bottle 2. Bottles often have a faster flow than breasts, which can cause babies to prefer the bottle. 3. If the baby is not latching properly, it can be uncomfortable for the mother and the baby, leading to a preference for bottle-feeding. 4. If the mother's milk...

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