Logan Voss
Babies are always learning and experiencing things for the first time. This world is new to them, as are all the challenges that come with being human. As a parent, you never want your child to hurt or deal with any issues, but they’ll have to navigate issues throughout their lives. Check out this guide to some of the most common issues babies face.
Colds
Babies can catch common colds a bit easier than adults or older children can because they don’t yet have well-developed immune systems. This is especially true for infants. A cold shouldn’t cause parents to worry—unless your child has a fever that doesn’t lower in three days, a cold is nothing to worry about in an infant. Your baby will recover, and their immune system will be better for it in the long run.
Allergies
Believe it or not, babies can suffer from seasonal allergies just like adults and older children can. However, it can be difficult to tell the difference between allergies and a common cold in a baby. If your baby starts exhibiting signs of a cold or allergies and you’re not sure which it could be, look for the signs your infant has seasonal allergies so that you can better identify the root cause of your baby’s discomfort. When it doubt, contact your child’s pediatrician.
Visual impairments
Babies have never seen the world before, so they have no way of communicating to you that it’s a little blurry. In many cases, young children cope with minor to moderate vision impairments until they begin preschool, which is when they typically start learning to read. Pay careful attention to your baby’s development and their ability to see and identify familiar objects and people. If you notice issues, contact your child’s pediatrician or a pediatric optometrist for more information and possible screenings.
Babies face many common issues, but overall, if they’re in a happy home with people who love them, they can overcome all of these and more. Every baby is different, and parents are just doing their best to help their children succeed.
