Baby health
Green Frothy Stools in Breastfed Babies
Typically, breastfed babies have frequent bowel movements. They may need a diaper change after every feeding. Their stools should be mustard yellow colored, seedy, and runny. They may look like diarrhea but you have to remember a breastfed baby’s diet is made up entirely of liquids. Their stools
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Grunting Baby Syndrome
If your baby strains, grunts, or cries when trying to have a bowel movement, it may look like constipation, but it could be something altogether different. When babies are first born they sometimes do not quite know how their bodies work, and they may have difficulty coordinating the muscles needed
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Heat Rash in Babies
Helping your baby avoid overheating and getting a rash takes a little extra care and concern.
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How to Take Your Baby's Temperature
There are three main methods for taking a baby's temperature: in the ear, in the armpit or rectally. Using an oral thermometer isn't recommended until a child is 4 or 5 years old (they're too squirmy before that). Rectal temperature tends to be the most accurate, but we'll look at all three methods.
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How to Treat Infant Constipation
Constipation causes your little one to feel really uncomfortable, so finding some relief for him or her can really help.
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Infant Drooling - Is This Teething?
Drooling is a normal stage in a baby’s development, and in some cases, it may announce that the baby is teething. The first tooth typically appears when the baby is 6 months old; however, it is not uncommon for it to appear when the baby is 3 or 14 months old. The time when the teeth start to appear
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Natural Cold Remedies for Babies
Soothing your baby is possible with natural remedies that are safe for children.
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Natural Remedies for Diaper Rash
Is your baby having problems with diaper rash? Here are some natural remedies for treating your baby's
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Obamacare: How Health Reform Affects Your Kids' Coverage
The new ACA changes can help your kid's coverage if you understand what is offered.
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Obamacare: How Health Reform Affects Your Kids' Coverage
The new ACA changes can help your kid's coverage if you understand what is offered.
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