
Frequently Asked Questions
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My baby has a lump after her shots
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My baby’s tongue is white
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My baby’s stool is green
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My baby’s not stooling as often
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My child had a cold and a fever and now has a rash
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My child has a nose bleed
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My baby has pink eye, the eye is tearing and has drainage
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My child has a lump after her shots
a sore, red, swollen spot at the place where the injection was given.
This lump may last up to 2 months. Warm compresses applied 3 times
a day may be helpful.
Your child may also:
- have a slight fever
- have some decrease in activity
- have some decrease in appetite
- have some irritability
- limp for a couple of days (if the vaccine was given in the leg)
Remember, these reactions are normal and should only last for a couple of days!
My baby's tongue is white, does she have thrush?
Thrush
A white tongue is called “milk tongue” and is often not thrush. Thrush is an infection in the mouth caused by a yeast-like organism called Candida albicans. This condition is most common in newborns.
If your baby develops white spots on the tongue and white spots that look like milk curd on the insides of the cheeks and lips, this may be thrush. These spots often bleed if you try to wipe them off. Thrush may be painful and cause feeding problems.
The same yeast infection can also cause a diaper rash. Some babies have the infection both in their mouth and on their bottom. Thrush also can spread to your breasts if your baby is breastfed.
Mild cases often clear up on their own however many babies need treatment with a prescription antifungal oral medication. These medications are applied orally with a dropper. A baby with a yeast infection in the diaper area can be treated with an antifungal cream following diaper changes. If your baby develops thrush and you are breastfeeding, you may want to use the same antifungal solution on your nipples to help prevent passing the infection back and forth between your breast and your baby’s mouth. You can continue breastfeeding during treatment.
Disinfect daily any item that comes in contact with your baby’s mouth. This includes nipples, pacifiers, teeters, breast shells, breast pads, bras, pump parts, artificial nipples. To sterilize bottle nipples or pacifiers – boil them for 20 minutes each day to kill the yeast that may be residing on them.
My baby's stool is green
A breast fed baby’s BMs will become yellowish, loose, and “seedy” in texture. A formula fed baby usually has yellowish to tan BMs that are the texture of peanut butter. When it comes to your baby’s bowel movements (BMs), there is no “normal” number, color or schedule. The number, color, and texture of BMs vary greatly in the same baby and between babies of similar age. The color of the BMs depends on a variety of things, including what a breast feeding mom is eating, the type of formula, and how often and how much your baby is fed. Iron supplements may cause the BM to appear dark green.
You should not worry about the color of the BM unless it is black, red (bloody), or white.
My baby's not stooling as often
My child had a cold and a fever and now has a rash
My child has a nose bleed
A nosebleed usually starts suddenly from one nostril. Fortunately, most nosebleeds stop on their own within a few minutes.
Treatment
Have your child lean forward and spit out any blood? Do not have your child lay flat on his/her back as this can result in increased bleeding and swallowing of blood. Tightly pinch the soft parts of the nose against the center wall for 5-10 minutes, do not release pressure. Have your child breathe through his/her mouth during this time. If after 5-10 minutes the bleeding has not stopped, repeat the process. Do not insert anything into the nose.
Prevention:
Apply a small amount of Vaseline to the nasal passages at bedtime or spray each nostril with nasal saline twice a day. Use a humidifier in your child’s room while they are sleeping. Treat nasal allergies.
Call Our Office:
- If the bleeding does not stop after 20 minutes of direct pressure
- If your child appears pale or sweaty or your child is not responding to you
- If your child continues to have frequent nosebleeds despite the use of Vaseline and humidification
- Your child’s nasal allergies are not controlled by over the counter antihistamines
- If you have other questions or concerns.
My baby has pink eye, the eye is tearing and has drainage
What are the symptoms of a blocked tear duct?
- Excessive tears, ranging from the eye appearing wet to tears running down the cheek (Epiphora).
- Buildup of yellowish-white mucus drainage at the inner corner of the eye and on the lashes.
- Swelling and redness of the eyelids and irritation of the surrounding skin.
The symptoms of a blocked tear duct may get worse after an upper respiratory infection (such as a cold or sinus infection). Also, symptoms may be more noticeable after the baby has been exposed to wind and cold, because these may cause increased production of tears.
How is a blocked tear duct treated?

The primary treatment is gentle cleansing of the lids with a warm wet washcloth. Use a clean portion of the washcloth with each pass. This should be accompanied by a regimen of firm nasolacrimal duct massage, usually 2 or 3 times a day. With a clean finger, simply rub the area between the inside corner of the eye and the bridge of the nose.
If signs of infection develop, the baby may need an antibiotic eye drop medication. If the duct remains blocked after the baby is 6 months, an evaluation by a pediatric ophthalmologist may be suggested.
Call Our Office:
- The eyelids are red or swollen
- The white part of the eye becomes red
- The inner lower corner of the eyelid develops a red lump
- Lots of yellow-green discharge is present
