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Deciding whether or not to breastfeed is a very personal decision. Learn about the advantages and challenges of breastfeeding.
A well-prepared first aid kit is an important tool in treating minor injuries that commonly occur at home and when…
Toilet training is a major milestone in your child’s life. Learn tips on how you can successfully train your child…
Vaccinations are essential to personal and public health. They prevent the spread of contagious, dangerous, and deadly diseases.
Just because you aren’t the person smoking the cigarette doesn’t mean it can’t harm you. Secondhand smoke contains more than…
Sudden infant death syndrome is the unexplained reason a baby under 1 year old dies while sleeping. There are no…
Baby spit-up is gastroesophageal reflux, which is when milk or solid food in the stomach comes back up into your…
Rotavirus is a highly contagious infection commonly affecting babies and young children. A rotavirus vaccine offers some, but not full,…
What is pyloric stenosis? Pyloric stenosis is a medical condition. It is a narrowing of the opening between the stomach and the small intestine. That space is called the pylorus. It often occurs in babies younger than 6 months. It is more common in
Plagiocephaly is a condition where your baby’s head has a flat spot or is misshapen.
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare genetic condition where babies are unable to break down an amino acid. This can lead…
Pacifiers have pros and cons, depending upon how long your baby uses one.
Establishing a sleep routine for your newborn will help both the baby and you develop stability and predictability.
Newborn babies have limited control over their bodies, but they do have certain behaviors and reflexes that parents need to…
Neural tube defects are birth defects affecting a baby’s spine, spinal cord, or brain.
Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) occurs when a baby is exposed to drugs in the womb. After birth, the baby goes…
Necrotizing Enterocolitis is an intestinal disease that occurs mostly in premature and sick newborn babies.
Managing and preventing temper tantrums is something every parent experiences. Plan ahead to avoid tantrums with simple tips.
Description: Intussusception is a serious problem with the intestine that prevents the passage of food through the intestine.
Quick response is crucial when performing CPR on children or helping a child who is choking.
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