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Baby Health
Questions:
- What is RSV and is there a vaccine for it?
- My baby has rubbed a bald spot on her head. Will her hair grow back?
- What is the main cause of birth marks?
- How can I get rid of the white bumps on my newborn's face?
- How can I prevent colic in a newborn?
- How can I get rid of a terrible diaper rash?
- What could be causing my baby's severe eczema?
- My beautiful granddaughter was born last week with thick black hairbut she has fine black hair on the edge of her ears and on her shoulder.Will this disappear with time and how old will she be before it goes?
- What is jaundice? How come babies are born with jaundice and is it something I should worry about?
- Why did my baby get a rash when I switched him to whole milk?
- Could my 6-month-old be suffering from night terrors?
- What can I do to alleviate teething pain?
- Can you emotionally damage a baby with the things you say?
- How can I keep my stress from affecting my baby?
- How can I keep my cat out of the crib and away from the baby?
- Are too many antibiotics, given too often, bad for my baby?
- What do I do to help my bottle-fed baby when she has gas pain?
- I am encountering two versions of cord care. One is to leave it alone, and the other is to clean it well around the base with alcohol. Which is correct?
- When does a baby start to see, and how will I know when it happens?
- My baby's head is very flat from sleeping on his back (as recommended by doctors). Can having a flat head lead to developmental difficulties? Will the flatness go away once he is old enough to sit up or sleep on his side?
- My baby is 12 weeks old and has just cut two teeth -- with more on the way. He can't hold a teether, and the gels are all for babies over 4 months. What do you suggest?
- How does a baby develop the bacteria in his intestines?
- Could you tell me when the baby's eye color is settled? I have heard all babies start out with blue eyes and I know early on they learn to focus.
- My 4-month-old son's doctor checked his blood yesterday and he is iron deficient. How common is this?
- I am concerned about my 4 month-old son rolling from his back to his stomach when he sleeps and SIDS. What should I do?
- When should you start giving your baby water to drink?
- My baby has a black coating on his tongue. Should I worry?
- Is it normal for my formula-fed 4-month-old to have dark green stools?
- I am wondering if my husband and I are spoiling our baby. She is 5 months old and wants to be held all the time. Is this a problem?
- Are small fontanels a problem for my baby?
- How does a baby develop worms? What are the symptoms?
- How can I prevent my newborn from being infected with lice?
- My daughter is 21 months old, and my doctor suspects her adrenal gland is not working properly. Can you please explain to us what kind of illness this is and if there is a treatment?
- My 6-week-old daughter's eyes have begun to get a mucous build up, especially at night. Is this a sign of allergies?
- My baby boy is 6 weeks old, and he has a hernia in his belly button. How normal is it and how big can it get?
- What will happen if a baby's skull is solid at birth and has never had a soft spot? Is there a reason for this?
- My granddaughter was only 3 pounds at birth and premature. She is now 13 months, has no teeth and is catching colds. Is this normal, and are the colds related to not having teeth?
- Should I give my infant vitamin E supplements?
- What's the best way to give infants medicine? I'm having a hard time with my 3-month-old.
- At what age is it OK to give children aspirin?
- With petting zoos in the news recently, I am afraid to take my children. Are they safe?
- How can I get rid of a terrible diaper rash?
- Can the MMR vaccination cause autism?
- How can I brush my 2-year-old's teeth when he won't let me? And should he be going to the dentist now?
- Is a sulfur-like odor associated with the rotavirus when vomiting or burping?
- My baby sucks his bottom lip, and it is very sore. What can I do?
- Why do children develop dark circles under their eyes? Is it due to diet or lack of sleep?
- When should I take my toddler to the doctor if she has a fever?
- At what age can a child be tested for allergies?
- Is 3 months too late for a baby to develop colic, and is it possible for one twin to have colic and not the other?
- Do vaccines for children have mercury in them? I've heard they can be more harmful than good.
- How dangerous is it if the baby swallows too much amniotic fluid?
- It hasn't been too terribly hot. Do I need to worry about sunscreen this early in the season?
- My child bruises very easily. Can a bruise be so bad that you should see a doctor?
- I am so afraid of RSV and the rotavirus. How can I keep my newborn safe from these illnesses?
- Who should get a flu shot? Are flu shots recommended for kids?
- Should my child get the chickenpox vaccine?
- When should my child have her first dental exam?
- Should children see the dentist more frequently and brush differently than adults?
- My child was running a temperature last night, but he really didn't have any other symptoms. After fever-reducing medicine before bed, his temperature is lower, but still not normal. Is there a way I can tell for sure that he is too sick for school?
- How can we keep our baby from contracting every little virus that the older kids come in contact with at school?
- How can we keep our baby from contracting every little virus that the older kids come in contact with at school?
- Can I give my children water with liquid cough and cold medicine?
- My 3-month-old granddaughter cries every evening. What could be causing it?
- What is the most common reason that parents bring a child to the emergency room?
- Sometimes my baby's breathing seems labored. Is this normal?
- How will I know if my child is dehydrated?
- My child just doesn't seem like himself. Should I be worried?
- Who is at risk for lead poisoning?
- Why are babies and toddlers at greater risk for lead exposure?
- What are the symptoms of lead exposure?
- What does an elevated lead level mean?
- What can I do to prevent lead exposure?
- My daughter frequently gets mosquito and flea bites. Can they be dangerous?
- I see spiders a lot in my house. If one bites my child, should I take her to the doctor?
- What should you look for if your child has been stung by an insect?
- What's the first thing you should do if your child gets bitten by a bug?
- What types of insect repellants are safe for my child?
- I am afraid my child will get bitten by bugs, so I keep him inside. Do you have any tips for keeping kids safe from insects?
- What vital information will the emergency room doctor need when I take my child in?
- How can you distinguish between a bad bruise and a broken bone in a child that's fallen?
- What are the dangers signs that a child has a head injury after a fall?
- What does it mean when a child has a sprain?
- What are the top reasons a parent brings a child to the emergency room?
- What should I expect when I take my baby to the hospital?
- What tests will be baby have at the emergency room?
- What is the flu, or influenza?
- How should I treat my child's flu symptoms?
- When should I call the doctor when my child has the flu?
- Should children get the flu shot?
- What are the risks and side effects of the flu shot?
- What is dehydration?
- What are the signs of dehydration in babies and toddlers?
- When should you get medical help for a dehydrated child?
- Can you treat a dehydrated child at home?
- Do you have any tips on preventing dehydration in babies and toddlers?
- What are the red flags that signal a child may be dehydrated?
- When should I call the doctor for a stomachache?
- What can I do at home for my child's tummy troubles?
- What can I do at home for my child's tummy troubles?
- My baby will not open his mouth to take medicine. Any suggestions?
- Can you tell me more about the recall on infant cold and cough formulas?
- What medications are available for diaper rash?
- What medications are available to treat gastro esophageal reflux?
- What medications are available to treat ear infections?
- What medications are available to treat pink eye?
- What type of medication is most commonly used in children for infections?
- Can you tell me about the prescriptions amoxicillin and Augmentin®?
- What are cephalosporins?
- My doctor prescribed my child Zithromax®. Can you tell me a little about this drug?
- Can you tell me about the most common prescriptions given to children?