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Infant and toddler health
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Infant and toddler health
- Car seat safety: Avoid 10 common mistakes Car seat safety — Consider common mistakes and how to avoid them.
- Vaccines: Top 5 myths about childhood vaccines Vaccines and your child's health — Consider common myths about childhood vaccines.
- Thermometer basics: Taking your child's temperature Thermometer options can be confusing. Learn the best way to take your child's temperature.
- Infant development: Speech milestones from birth to 24 months Infant development — Watch for these speech milestones from birth to 24 months.
- Vaccines schedule for children See which vaccines your child needs — and when.
- Atopic dermatitis (eczema) Atopic dermatitis (eczema) — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms and treatments of this itchy rash.
- Cradle cap Cradle cap — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatments and home care tips.
- Milia Milia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this newborn complexion problem.
- Baby acne Baby acne — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms, treatment of this newborn complexion problem.
- Heat rash Heat rash — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatment of this heat-related problem.
- Hand washing: Do's and don'ts Hand washing — Done properly, hand washing is a simple way to avoid getting sick.
- H1N1 flu (swine flu) vaccine Q & A H1N1 flu (swine flu) vaccine — Answers to your important questions.
- Diaper rash Diaper rash — Comprehensive overview covers causes, treatment for this common irritation of babies' skin.
- Ear infection treatment: Do alternative therapies work? Ear infection treatment — Alternative therapies aren't generally recommended for children with ear infections.
Newborn health
- Circumcision for baby boys: Weighing the pros and cons Circumcision for baby boys has pros and cons. Here's help making an informed decision.
- Umbilical cord care: Relax, it's simple! Umbilical cord care — Keep the stump clean and dry until it falls off.
- Baby's head shape: What's normal? A baby's head is easily molded. Prevent flat spots — and detect more serious problems.
- Infant development: What happens from birth to 3 months? Infant development — Expect your baby to change dramatically in the first few months.
- Breast-feeding: Choosing a breast pump Breast pumps offer flexibility to breast-feeding mothers. Here's help choosing a breast pump.
- Breast-feeding: Pumping and maintaining your milk supply Breast-feeding? If you pump, simple techniques can help you maintain your milk supply.
- Feeding your newborn: What you need to know From schedules to amounts, here's what you need to know about feeding your newborn.
- Breast-feeding: What every mom needs to know Breast-feeding is a learned art. Here's help getting off to a good start.
- Breast-feeding vs. formula: What's right for your baby? Breast milk is the best food for babies, but sometimes exclusive breast-feeding isn't possible.
- Baby bath basics: A parent's guide to newborn baths Baby bath — Understand the basics, from testing water temperature to holding your newborn securely.
- Crying baby: What to do when your newborn cries It's tough to listen to a crying baby. Here's help coping with the tears.
- New parents: How to get the sleep you need New parents — Baby keeping you up at night? Here's help sneaking in some sleep.
- Breast-feeding: Is your baby getting enough milk? Breast-feeding isn't an exact science. Watch for these signs of successful breast-feeding.
- Premature baby? Understand your preemie's special needs Caring for a premature baby can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Here's help.
- Pacifiers: Are they good for your baby? Pacifiers are considered must-have baby gear by many parents. Remember pacifier do's and don'ts.
- Newborn care: Common-sense strategies for stressed-out parents Caring for a newborn can be overwhelming. Keep your stress under control.
- H1N1 flu (swine flu) vaccine Q & A H1N1 flu (swine flu) vaccine — Answers to your important questions.
- Infant jaundice Infant jaundice — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this common newborn condition.
- Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) Sudden infant death syndrome — Comprehensive overview covers causes, risks and prevention of SIDS.
Infant health
- Crying baby? How to keep your cool Crying baby? Here's help staying calm when the tears won't stop.
- Infant development: What happens from 7 to 9 months? Infant development milestones for most 7- to 9-month-olds include improved motor and language skills.
- Infant development: What happens from 10 to 12 months? Budding curiosity drives infant development between ages 10 and 12 months.
- Infant development: What happens from 4 to 6 months? Infant development milestones for most 4- to 6-month-olds include increased alertness, evolving motor skills.
- Baby sleep: Help your baby sleep through the night Baby sleep — Up all night? Help your baby sleep through the night, starting now!
- Spitting up in babies: What's normal, what's not Spitting up in babies is common — and usually nothing to worry about.
- Sick baby? When to seek medical attention Should you call your baby's doctor? Seek emergency care? Follow these guidelines.
- Infant formula: Which formula is right for your baby? Are you using the best type of infant formula? Here's help making the choice.
- Infant formula: 7 steps to prepare it safely Proper preparation and storage of infant formula is essential for your baby's nutrition.
- Babies and solid foods: What to serve when Eager to expand your baby's diet? Here's help choosing and introducing the right foods.
- Well-baby exams: What to expect during routine checkups Your baby will have a series of well-baby exams during the first year.
- Teething: Tips for soothing sore gums Teething can be an ordeal for parents and babies alike. Here's help.
- Shaken baby syndrome Shaken baby syndrome — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this type of inflicted traumatic brain injury.
- Colic Colic — Comprehensive overview covers causes and treatment of excessive crying with no apparent cause.
- Common cold in babies Common cold in babies — Comprehensive overview covers treatment, when to see the doctor.
- Maternity leave: Tips for returning to work Maternity leave about to end? Here's help making a successful transition back to work.
Toddler health
- Child development chart: Preschool milestones Child development milestones can help you recognize when your child may be having problems.
- Temper tantrums: How to keep the peace Temper tantrums — What to do when a tantrum strikes, and how to prevent repeats.
- Parenting tips for toddlers: Encouraging good behavior Want to improve your young child's behavior? Follow these parenting tips for toddlers.
- Child safety: How to prevent burns Child safety — Follow these tips to protect your child from burns.
- Child safety: How to prevent drowning Child safety — Water can be deadly. Consider common-sense tips to prevent drowning.
- Child safety: How to prevent falls Child safety — Prevent falls and keep your child safe by taking these simple precautions.
- Children's swimming: Keep health risks at bay Children's swimming — A Mayo Clinic specialist explains swimming do's and don'ts.
- Potty training: How to get the job done Potty training is a big deal. Here's what you need to know.
- Sex education: Talking to toddlers and preschoolers about sex Sex education can begin anytime. Start by answering your child's questions openly and honestly.
- Acetaminophen and children: Why dosage matters Acetaminophen is an effective pain reliever, but an overdose can occur all too easily.
- Cold medicines for kids: What's the risk? Cold medicines aren't recommended for young children. A Mayo Clinic specialist explains why.
