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Infant Seasonal Allergies

Unlike an older child, your baby can’t tell you what is bothering him, but certain symptoms can alert you to the presence of seasonal allergies. An allergist can also use medical tests to help determine which allergens are responsible for your infant’s symptoms. Limiting his exposure to the suspect allergens, as well as providing certain medications, may help minimize your baby’s symptoms.

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Autism Symptoms in Infants

Autism is a serious illness that can affect your child’s ability to function in the world. There is a wide range of disorders that fall along the autism spectrum, with some being more serious than others. Your doctor will screen your child for autism, but it’s smart to look for the signs yourself as well.

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Mental Development in Infants

An infant goes through astounding changes during the first 12 months of life. From basic reflexes at birth to spontaneous smiling to calling for Mama and Dada, a baby learns to identify, remember and assign meaning to the objects and people in her world. As she learns meaning and gains memory ability, she learns to communicate and interact with her world.

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About the Physical Development of Infants

Infants grow so quickly during the first year of life. An infant’s physical development will depend on a variety of factors including, genetics and nutrition. Growth and development will likely happen in bursts throughout the first year. All infants develop at their own rate. If you are worried that your baby is not developing properly, talk with your pediatrician.