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Nevus Sebaceous
A nevus sebaceous is a type of birthmark that usually appears on the scalp. It may also appear on the face but this is less common. It is made of extra oil glands in the skin. It starts as a flat pink or orange plaque (slightly raised area). A nevus sebaceous does not go away on its own.
Learn MoreNewborn Appearance
Newborns have many variations in normal appearance, from their skin color to the shape of their head. Here's a look at some of the normal variations you can expect.
Learn MoreNewborn Babies: Getting Ready at Home
Newborns need just some basic items at first. These include a warm and safe place to sleep, food, clothing, and diapers. Here's a helpful guide to the essentials.
Learn MoreNewborn Clavicle Fractures
Clavicle (collar bone) fractures are the most common injury sustained by newborns during birth. Factors that may increase the risk for a clavicle fracture include the newborn being large in size, the newborn’s shoulder getting stuck during delivery, or the use of tools to assist with the delivery.
Learn MoreNewborn Complications
Detailed information on the most common types of newborn complications
Learn MoreNewborn Crying
Crying is the way babies communicate. They cry because of hunger, discomfort, frustration, tiredness, and even loneliness.
Learn MoreNewborn Measurements
Your newborn will be weighed in the hospital and at all check-ups. In most cases, metric units are used to record babies' weight. This chart will help you convert the metric unit grams (g) to pounds (lb) and ounces (oz).
Learn MoreNewborn Metabolic Screening
Because some potential problems aren't readily seen at birth, all newborns are tested for certain conditions, including metabolic disorders.
Learn MoreNewborn Reflexes
Ever wonder why your baby flings his arms out sideways when startled? This reaction--called the Moro reflex--is one of many natural reflexes your newborn should exhibit. Read on to learn about common newborn reflexes and what they mean.
Learn MoreNewborn Screening Tests
A national program exists to screen all newborns for certain disorders in the first few days of life.
Learn MoreNewborn Senses
Babies are born with all five senses--sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Some of the senses are not fully developed.
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Helping Hands Patient Education Materials
Written and illustrated by medical, nursing and allied health professionals at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Helping Hand instructions are intended as a supplement to verbal instructions provided by a medical professional. The information is periodically reviewed and revised to reflect our current practice. However, Nationwide Children's Hospital is not responsible for any consequences resulting from the use or misuse of the information in the Helping Hands.