The belief that a baby’s heart rate can predict their gender is popular but has no scientific evidence. A baby’s heart rate varies during pregnancy, with no significant difference between male and female heart rates. A higher heart rate is more indicative of a child’s activity level than their gender. Predicting the gender of a […]
Nasal congestion in babies is caused by inflamed nasal passages, not an overabundance of mucus. It can be caused by infections, allergies, dry air, or enlarged adenoids. Saline nose drops and vaporizers can help, and antibiotics may be prescribed for bacterial infections. Bulb syringes are not recommended, and allergies to formula may need to be […]
To calculate a baby’s BMI, convert their weight to kilograms by dividing by 2.2, then convert their height to meters by multiplying by 0.0254. Multiply the height in meters by itself, divide the weight by the height squared, and look up the BMI in a table. Children’s BMIs are different from adults’. The first thing […]