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Checking your child for crossed eyes
It's normal in the first few weeks for a baby's eyes to move in different directions, such as having...
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his belly butoon keeps lifting up
my sons umbilico cord stump fell off but a little skin was still attactched to it and it got pulled off when we...
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What are those jelly-like crystals in my baby's di...
Parents often ask about a clear, squishy, jelly-like substance that they find in their baby's diaper...
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Why babies should not eat honey
You may have heard that you shouldn't give honey to babies under 1 year of age, but do you know why...
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Whooping cough is on the rise
Dear Parents, This week, the State of California announced an epidemic of whooping cough (also know as...
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Follow your baby's head size
Your pediatrician will check your baby's head size at every well child visit. Head size is often...
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Diherea and puking
My 10 month old son started getting diherea yesterday when he was with the babysitter. then this...
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Crib Safety Tips
CRIB SAFETY TIPS if you have a used crib or are considering buying one: Make sure it has no corner...
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bottle problem
like this website i always check what i want to know about medical well i have a question how can i stop my...
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Caring for a circumcision
For parents with have a circumcised son, here are a few simple care tips: - If there is a vaseline...
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Signatures are back
If you go to my exchange profile you can add a signature again.
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Cleaning your baby's belly button
Since belly buttons are in effect "dead ends" there is no real need to clean them, however, some...
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Two month milestones
Are you wondering if your 2 month old is meeting her milestones? Here's what your doctor is looking...
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Is your newborn a night owl?
Many newborn babies come out wanting to sleep during the day and party all night. Has this happened to...
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Get the most out of your next well-baby exam - mak...
Your baby's well check can be both exciting and overwhelming. With so many questions to ask and so...
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How to care for your baby's umbilical cord
Depending on what your baby's doctor recommends, you may have been advised to wipe the umbilical cord...
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HELP! Naps and Dicipline in 5yos
I have a 5 year old daughter as well as an almost 5 month old daughter. My oldest daughter lives with her...
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What is normal weight gain for the 1st month of li...
Many newborn babies will lose up to 7 to 10% of their birthweight in the first week. By two weeks of...
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Insect Repellent--how to use it safely
Insect repellents can be useful to prevent mosquito-transmitted diseases such as West Nile Virus and...
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Curb the Cavities
Did you know that nearly half of all children have tooth decay by the time they reach kindergarten? To...
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Blocked Duct
When my baby had a blocked duct, It turned out to be pressure on the tear duct by a big booger. so I put saline...
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Getting more out of nasal bulb syringes
Try gently pressing down on the opposite nostril when you're suctioning a baby's nose to get a better...
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Infantino SlingRider recalled
I just wanted everyone know that the Infantino slingrider was recalled this morning due to infant deaths....
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Did you know crib bumpers can be dangerous?
Sure they're cute, but are they worth the potential risk? Between 1985 and 2005, 27 children under...
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3 week New born
I know i'm filling this discussion bored up but I haven't had any new moms to talk to. At 3 weeks what...
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3 out of 4 car seats are installed incorrectly!
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 75% of car seats are installed...
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Want to change font size?
It is easy to make the font bigger press and hold your control key and click on the + key until...
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Want to read "discussions" only?
Well that's easy too, on the left hand side you see many links one of them is "discussions", click on...
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