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Many kids’ heart
defects won’t Clean
need treatment. When you squeeze
your child’s bath
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Approximately one out of every 100 babies has a congenital heart defect (CHD).
out, it’s enough to
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The good news: “The majority of kids can have a normal life without limitations,”
says Gil Wernovsky, M.D., medical director for the Neurocardiac Care Program at
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, who offers this advice for parents:
make you want
to toss out the
Ask your M.D. about Watch for red flags. See a specialist.
newborn screenings. Babies with CHD may If an exam by your
whole bunch.
The most critical cases of appear to struggle while pediatrician uncovers a Hevea’s Pond
CHD can be found with feeding, stopping to catch concern, such as a murmur Bath Toys are all
ultrasound during their breath between or high blood pressure, cast in one piece,
pregnancy or by screening sucks or sweating on their get a referral to a pediatric
newborns with pulse forehead when eating. cardiologist. Some kids so there are no
oximetry. This painless test They may also breathe with a congenital heart holes or crevices
uses probes on the hand rapidly while at rest or defect will need surgery. for grime to hide
and foot that measure
blood oxygen levels.
have puffiness in their
face, hands, or feet.
For others, a wait-and-see
approach may be best.
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Did You Know? Newborns haven’t yet developed the reflex and BPA-free.
that tells them to open their mouth to breathe if their nose is $30 for three;
blocked, says Nina Shapiro, M.D., author of Take a Deep Breath: heveababyusa.com
Clear the Air for the Health of Your Child. If your child has nasal
congestion, use saline drops to make her more comfortable.
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