A Modern Parents’ Handbook on Baby Care

Whether you're welcoming a newborn or nurturing a

toddler, simplify the journey by easily understanding
common health issues—recognising signals, exploring
causes, and receiving expert tips for their well-being.

Common Conditions in Babies

Frequent, prolonged and intense

crying or fussiness in a healthy infant

Symptoms Causes Prevention

& Treatment
Tight, bloated Food intolerance Burping after
stomach every feed
Digestive
Intense crying issues/GERD Rubbing the
infant’s tummy
Extreme fussiness Improper bottle feed Paddlewheel
Tensed body Overfeeding massage
Anti-colic drops

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 Runny nose or nasal congestion
accompanied by cough or mild fever

Symptoms Causes Prevention

& Treatment
Irritability Rhinoviruses Nasal aspirator
or saline drops
Trouble feeding due Respiratory Steam therapy
to nasal congestion Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Frequent feedings
Sneezing Sinusitis to prevent dehydration
or coughing
Seasonal Using a humidifier
Fever change & pollution at home

Crusty or greasy scaly patches on

the scalp of babies

Symptoms Causes Prevention

& Treatment
Patchy scaling Overreactive Cleansing
or flakiness oil glands with a mild shampoo
Thick crust Brushing
High levels with a soft baby comb
on the scalp
of maternal hormones
Hair loss Fungus Applying mineral
& inflammation called Malassezia oil or petroleum jelly
Colour changes Dead skin cells Applying
on baby’s scalp sticking on the scalp cradle cap creams

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 Infection inside/outside the ear

Symptoms Causes Prevention

& Treatment
Tugging or pulling Streptococcus Elevating baby’s head
the ear pneumoniae bacteria
Warm compress with
Fluid draining Haemophilus a face towel
from the ear influenza
Antibiotic drops
Red & swollen Respiratory Syncytial
Virus (RSV) Timely vaccinations
outer ear
Swollen & congested
Irritation & fussiness passages in ear

Diarrhoea and constipation are quite

common in babies

Symptoms Causes Prevention

& Treatment
Hard or Lack of fibre Maintaining optimum
pellet-like stools hydration
Dehydration Including oral
Painful infrequent
bowel movements Change in rehydration solutions
Watery stools diet or food Frequent feedings
Bacterial or Light belly massage
More than one stool viral infections
per feeding or tummy time

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 Little Ones'
Must-Haves

Ensure your baby's well-being and resolve his/her

common health issues at home with some of these essential
baby care products curated at Apollo 24|7.

Woodwards Gripe Pampers All-Round Apollo Pharmacy

Colicaid Drops, Protection Diaper Pants Compressor Nebulizer,
15 ml Water, 200 ml
XXL, 42 Count 1 Count

Apollo Essentials Avent Natural Feeding Vicks Baby Cetaphil Baby Daily
Baby Diaper Pants Large, Bot (Scf030/10) Rub, 50 ml lotion With Shea Butter,
100 Count (2x50) 125Ml 0M+ 400 ml

Cetaphil Baby Aveeno Baby Apollo Life Fresh Baby B4 Nappi Cream,
Gentle Wash & Daily Moisturising Bath, Wipes, 160 Count 75 gm
Shampoo, 230 ml 354ml (2 x 80 Wipes)

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