Baby Care & Health
Teething - Signs of Teething And How to Ease The Pain of Teething
When Does Teething Start?
The vast majority of babies sprout their first tooth when they are four to seven months of age. Teeth actually start developing while your baby is in the womb, when tooth buds form in the gums. If you...
Importance of Immunizations for Babies
There are many reasons why it’s important for parents to immunize their babies. While some diseases are becoming rare in the United States, this is largely due to the fact that we have been vaccinating against them. Until the dise...
Teething
Teething can be a difficult time for both baby and parents. Teething is the process of new teeth rising or erupting from the gums. It can begin as early as two months of age, but usually occurs at around six to seven months of age...
Decoding the Cough in Babies & Toddlers
Cough in babies and toddlers can be distressing for any parent. How do you know what your child's cough means? Should you see a doctor? Do you need to worry or just wait it out? All of these are important questions so kno...
Cough & Cold Medicine Advisory & Tips for Parents
August 15, 2007 - FDA announced today that, in October, the Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee
will discuss the safety and effectiveness of cough and cold drug product use in
children. Questions have been raised about th...
Caring for the Umbilical Cord
Once your baby is delivered, the umbilical cord will be cut. However, a small portion will remain, until it falls off; somewhere between 7 days and four weeks. Until this happens, mom and dad must care for the cord. The best time ...
Taking baby's temperature
When baby is sick, it's a terrible feeling. Most often, when you call your pediatrician he or she will ask if your child has a fever. It's advisable to take baby's temperature before calling. Many times, however this is easier sa...
Dental Care
Many parents don't realize that good dental care for babies begins long before those first teeth pop through. There are several tips to follow, to ensure your little one's pearly whites are healthy from the beginning.
First, and...
How to Swaddle Your Baby
Swaddling your baby is much more than simply wrapping her in a blanket. As a newborn, swaddling provides warmth, comfort and security. It also prevents baby from flailing her arms, and scratching her face. While there are some b...
Polio
ages: 2 months, 4 months, 12-15 months, 4-6 years
Polio can cause lifelong paralysis and death. There is no treatment for polio. Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) Hib disease can cause infection of the joints, skin, and bloo...
