By 18 months, babies should have a simple imagination, and be able to play independently with toys, mimicking behaviors they are accustomed to, such as feeding dolls, playing with pretend kitchens or food, or playing with pretend animals.

Diaper rash can worsen, leading to possible infection. If the area bleeds or oozes, or is accompanied by a fever, it is a sign the condition is worsening. A physician can prescribe a treatment based on the type of ailment being experienced.

Your baby’s bowel movements will tell you a lot about their health, their diet, and how their stomach is doing. In order to detect when something is up, you will need to pay close attention to the daily occurrences and patterns. The color, consistency, and frequency are all important factors. Any sudden changes or inconsistency with their bowel movements may indicate illness. However, just making mental or written notes is usually enough. No samples are needed unless requested by your pediatrician.

A baby who is colicky may be experiencing a lot of pain related to feeding and digesting. Talk to your doctor about the best tactics for helping sooth your baby.

Varicoceles, enlarged veins in the scrotum, may also affect sperm production.

The main external structures of the female reproductive system include: labia, Bartholin’s glands, clitoris, vagina, uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes.