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Taking care of baby is your number-one priority as a parent. And it's our priority to help in whatever way we can. That's why we've compiled an online library of baby care information. In addition to our baby care articles, we've also included articles about you! Pregnancy brings a lot of changes—and a lot of questions. We hope you find our pregnancy advice helpful and informative.
Pregnancy
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Health Questions
- 10 Tips for Treating Headaches
- A Glossary of Terms to know during Pregnancy
- Is cold medication safe to take while pregnant?
- Will regular exposure to diesel fuel harm the fetus?
- Do you have any suggestions for treating constipation?
- I haven’t felt my baby move yet at 20 weeks; is something wrong?
- Beauty Treatments During Pregnancy
- Bed Rest During Pregnancy
- Bladder Health During Pregnancy and Post-partum
- Bleeding in Early Pregnancy
- Is it true that you may see spots of blood during pregnancy?
- Can I water ski while pregnant?
- Changing cat litter can cause severe birth defects in an unborn baby
- Can I get a tattoo during my pregnancy?
- Boy or Girl: can I tell by the heartbeat?
- Is it safe for a pregnant woman to use suntan lotion?
- Sleeping on your back during pregnancy
- Is a daily glass of wine OK when you’re expecting?
- Should pregnant women avoid carrying and lifting?
- Is dicyclomine safe to take during pregnancy?
- Is it safe to take St. John’s Wort during pregnancy?
- Can pregnant women safely use microwaves?
- Should a pregnant woman have her varicose veins removed?
- Contraceptive Choices for New Mothers
- Coping with a stressful pregnancy
- Would a history of deep venous thrombosis complicate pregnancy?
- If I’m stressed out, am I hurting my unborn baby?
- Will pregnancy mean this life-long stomach-sleeper needs to change her habits?
- Will I need to be treated for Group B Strep during my second pregnancy?
- Will I have to have a C-section because of uterine fibroids?
- Early Pregnancy Loss
- Exercise and Pregnancy
- Feeding Your Child During and After Common Illnesses
- I’m a sailor, and I’m pregnant: what can I do for nausea?
- Are birth defects preventable?
- How can I prevent heartburn?
- How often should the baby kick?
- How soon after birth can I get a tubal ligation?
- How to Cope with Lactose Intolerance When You’re Pregnant
- How to sleep tight & sleep right
- What can be done to treat vaginal warts during pregnancy?
- If I have hypertension, how do I reduce the chance of delivering early?
- Can acupuncture relieve common pregnancy complaints?
- What exactly is the danger of aspartame to my unborn child?
- Is it unsafe to bathe at the end of pregnancy?
- Should women avoid bending during pregnancy?
- Are cough suppressants safe to take during pregnancy?
- Is hair dye off-limits when you’re pregnant?
- How can I relieve the numbness in my hands?
- I’m concerned because my baby is lying sideways!
- Is it safe to get a suntan while I’m pregnant?
- Can I see a chiropractor while pregnant?
- Is it safe to drink herbal tea while pregnant?
- Can pregnant women be massaged?
- Is meditation beneficial during pregnancy?
- Is stress incontinence a serious condition?
- What are vulvar varicosities?
- I’m pregnant and have frequent diarrhea from IBS and Crohn’s Disease.
- Should I avoid food with MSG & food colorings?
- Can I have caffeine while pregnant?
- Postpartum Depression
- Pregnancy & Alcohol: A Bad Mix
- I'm 41, pregnant with my second child, and currently nursing my 20-month-old. How bad is it to conti
- Are there any special considerations for delivering twins?
- Prescription Medicine during Pregnancy
- Reducing Lead Exposure during Pregnancy
- Is it OK to go on theme park rides if I’m expecting?
- Can a pregnant woman safely soak in a hot tub?
- Can pregnant women safely use tanning beds?
- Is it safe for pregnant women to paint?
- Smoking and Pregnancy
- Stress and Pregnancy
- Is massage good for easing back pain in late pregnancy?
- What are choroid plexus cysts?
- What can a pregnant woman take to relieve headache pain?
- How can I soothe my itchy belly?
- What does it mean when your baby “drops”?
- What problems do preemies experience after birth?
- What if I develop chicken pox while pregnant?
- We want twins—are there special fertility drugs I could take?
- When Rh blood factors affect a baby
- What’s sciatica?
- Will low fluid cause the onset of labor?
- What should the baby weigh at 30 weeks of pregnancy?
- When Baby’s Too Small: Intrauterine Growth Retardation
- Relieving itchy skin during pregnancy
- Is it normal for a pregnant woman to leak urine?
- Shortness of breath during pregnancy
- Abnormal heart rate in pregnancy
- I frequently feel my baby hiccupping in the womb; is it a sign of a problem?
- Why am I feeling faint during this pregnancy?
- Why do I feel lightheaded during my pregnancy?
- Is it normal to have a metallic taste in your mouth during pregnancy?
- Why do my breasts still leak two years postpartum?
- Experiencing itchiness & skin irritations during pregnancy
- Will ginger calm my nausea?
- Will the noise from a rock concert harm my baby?
- What if my baby stays breech?
- I’m pregnant and have been exposed to Fifth disease; will it harm my baby?
- Does pregnancy cause changes in your skin and hair?
- Is second-hand smoke harmful during pregnancy?
- Working While You’re Pregnant
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Breech Births
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Labor & Delivery
- Why don’t more doctors encourage midwives during labor?
- Is an episiotomy necessary?
- Do I have to have a c-section if my baby is breech?
- How can I tell if my contractions are Braxton-Hicks or real labor?
- Breech Delivery
- Can I get an epidural if I have a tattoo on my back?
- What can I do to prevent pre-term labor?
- How will a cerclage affect delivery and future pregnancies?
- Will breathing in extra oxygen relieve pain during labor?
- Are there any home remedies that really work to start labor?
- How can I help my wife get through early labor?
- What’s effacement?
- Episiotomy
- False Labor vs. the Real Thing
- How can I ease my fear of hospitals?
- How do I create a birth plan?
- How to be a Fabulous Labor Coach
- What are the signs that my water has broken?
- I want a baby, but I’m terrified of childbirth
- Is induction warranted if I’m leaking fluid?
- Is an IV necessary during labor?
- Is electronic fetal monitoring necessary?
- Is induction safe for baby?
- What happens if baby breathes meconium?
- Can I tell if my baby is breech?
- Why do breasts letdown when I have Braxton-Hicks contractions?
- Labor Positions
- How can I keep my modesty during labor and delivery?
- My husband wants to videotape our baby’s delivery but it makes me uncomfortable.
- My nurse practitioner mentioned that giving birth after 35 weeks is safe.
- Should I request an epidural?
- What do you think of letting my 4-year-old witness the birth of our new baby?
- Should you hire a labor coach or doula?
- The Fourth Trimester: What to Expect of Your Body After Giving Birth
- What are the stages of labor?
- How long can I stay home after contractions start?
- What happens when labor is induced?
- Can you define the term “stripping the membranes”?
- What happens during labor & delivery?
- What problems do preemies experience after birth?
- Will low fluid cause the onset of labor?
- What do my newborn’s APGAR test results mean?
- What role will my husband play in the delivery room?
- What procedures are done to the baby following birth?
- How soon after effacement and dilation does labor begin?
- How many people should I have in my labor room?
- Will my second labor and delivery be like my first?
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Choosing a Doctor for Your Baby
- Is it important for a pediatrician to have both well and sick waiting rooms?
- Can I take my child to a retail store’s medical clinic?
- Health, Safety, and General Information on Babies
- Tips for Finding a Pediatrician
- What are some important questions to ask when interviewing a potential pediatrician for our newborn?
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Choosing an Obstetrician & Hospital
- Why don’t more doctors encourage midwives during labor?
- How do I find a good obstetrician, or is my gynecologist good enough?
- Should I see the midwife at my doctor’s practice?
- Doulas … what do they do?
- How do I choose the right hospital for my delivery?
- I’m midway through my pregnancy & unhappy with my obstetrician.
- How can I keep my modesty during labor and delivery?
- My OB/GYN rushes me through my appointments
- Should you hire a labor coach or doula?
- Why hasn’t my doctor done an ultrasound yet?
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Conception Questions
- I haven’t had my period in two months, but I don’t have morning sickness. Am I pregnant?
- How accurate are drugstore pregnancy tests?
- Can I get pregnant while on progesterone-only birth control?
- Can we choose the sex of our baby?
- At 41, should I be concerned that I’m not pregnant after six months of trying?
- We’re having a fertility problem the second time around
- What’s the ideal age to conceive?
- Do women ever menstruate after conceiving?
- Should I lose weight before I try to have a baby?
- Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
- Should I take prenatal vitamins if I’m considering conceiving?
- After two years, is it time to stop fertility treatments?
- We’re trying to conceive; what should we be eating?
- We’re having trouble conceiving
- We haven’t been successful conceiving again
- How much folic acid is necessary for a woman trying to conceive?
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Decisions for After Baby Arrives
- After our baby is born, what lifestyle adjustments will my husband and I need to make?
- Bathing & nappying Essentials
- Will my newborn thrive on canned milk vs. infant formula?
- Preventive treatment for newborns’ eyes immediately after delivery
- Points to consider when choosing your child's guardian
- Nappy Dilemma: cloth or disposable?
- Contraceptive Choices for New Mothers
- Deciding About Circumcision
- For Couples: Keeping your relationship strong during parenthood
- How—and how often—do we bathe our newborn?
- I don’t trust my in-laws to babysit
- Intimacy after Childbirth
- Is it safe to take oral contraceptives while you’re nursing?
- Postpartum Adjusting
- We’d like to bank our baby’s cord blood but can’t afford a big expense.
- What method of birth control is best when you’re breastfeeding?
- Decisions for After Baby Arrives
- We have 2 cats, are expecting our first, so what precautions do we need to take?
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Expectations & Experiences of 3 Trimesters
- 10 Tips for Treating Headaches
- At 33 weeks I have already “dropped” twice.
- I haven’t felt my baby move yet at 20 weeks; is something wrong?
- Bleeding in Early Pregnancy
- Leaking colostrum from your breasts in late pregnancy
- Can anything help ease my acute morning sickness?
- Is it safe to travel to the Caribbean in my last trimester?
- Changes You'll Experience During Early Pregnancy
- My anti-nausea pill isn’t working
- Is it true that playing music for our unborn baby is good for him/her?
- False Labor vs. the Real Thing
- Instead of being six months pregnant, I feel like I’m at seven months.
- First Trimester Checklist
- Are over-the-counter cold & pain medications safe to take during the first trimester?
- Am I further along in my pregnancy than my doctor thinks?
- How can I prevent pregnancy stretch marks?
- How do I cope with morning sickness?
- How is my due date calculated?
- How should we pre-plan to make our birth experience as positive as possible?
- I'm expecting my first baby and am 17 weeks pregnant. I was wondering when I'll start to show more?
- I’m six months pregnant and can’t sleep through the night.
- Is it unsafe to bathe at the end of pregnancy?
- Is it OK to take a long car trip at the end of pregnancy?
- Is it normal to have watery discharge in the third trimester of pregnancy?
- Help! I can’t sleep at night.
- Keeping a Pregnancy Journal
- How can I discourage people from touching my belly?
- Second Trimester Checklist
- Stress and Pregnancy
- The Fourth Trimester: What to Expect of Your Body After Giving Birth
- The Second Trimester
- Third Trimester Checklist
- What does it mean when your baby “drops”?
- Do many pregnant women have lots of vivid dreams about babies?
- What can I expect from the first fetal ultrasound test?
- When is a good time to tell people we’re expecting?
- Pregnancy has given me acne!
- Now that I’m pregnant, why do I feel dizzy?
- Why do I still feel so nauseous and exhausted?
- Why is my baby most active while I’m trying to sleep?
- Will I bond with my newborn immediately after birth?
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Expecting Twins or More
- I'm pregnant and everyone is saying that the size of my stomach is really big.
- Can an ultrasound distinguish fraternal twins from identical ones?
- Can we find out before delivery if our twins are fraternal or identical?
- What can I do to bring our triplets as close to full-term as possible?
- Does an ultrasound reveal if twins are identical?
- Carrying—and caring for—twins through pregnancy
- Do twins require a longer hospital stay?
- I’m three months into my third pregnancy, but showing like I’m five months along.
- Are there any special considerations for delivering twins?
- When a woman is expecting twins, how many ultrasounds should she have?
- We want twins—are there special fertility drugs I could take?
- Can an unborn twin “vanish”?
- How early in pregnancy can I feel my twins moving?
- What are our chances of having twins?
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Having a C-Section
- Can I have a uterine fibroid removed during a c-section?
- Is it better for my body to deliver vaginally or by C-section?
- Cesarean Sections
- What will the scar from my C-section look like?
- Will a c-section protect my baby from group B-streptococcus infection?
- If my baby measures big, do I have to have a C-section?
- Elective Cesarean Sections: Choosing Not to Labor
- I accidently got pregnant 5 months after having a c-section; is my uterus healed?
- I want a C-section because I’m afraid of delivering vaginally
- I’m afraid of having a C-section because I have an abdominal hernia
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Having Another Baby
- How can I convince my husband to have another child?
- I will be going to the hospital to deliver our second & wonder what to do to ease my son's separati
- Choosing a Health Care Provider
- Contraceptive Choices for New Mothers
- Staying sane: a young mother, a 2-year-old, and a baby on the way
- Should I get pregnant so my daughter can have a playmate?
- How Soon to Plan Your Next Baby
- I’m expecting, and my 3-year-old is regressing
- Because of a horrible first pregnancy, I’m unsure about having another child
- As mid-life parents, how can we know if we’ll be able to manage a second child?
- Planning a Pregnancy – Preconception Advice
- Should we have another child so our first isn’t lonely?
- Smoking and Pregnancy
- Should I stop breastfeeding my first-born since I’m pregnant again?
- Why am I showing so much faster with my second pregnancy?
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Maternity Leave
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Nutrition, Vitamins & Exercise
- Is it safe to take megadoses of vitamin C while pregnant?
- Are Prenatal Vitamins Necessary?
- Are my food cravings bad for me?
- Are meal supplements safe during pregnancy?
- Can I take more than 1,000 mcg of folic acid?
- Eating for two during pregnancy
- How can I find time to eat more nutritiously when I’m so busy?
- Eating Organic Foods During Pregnancy
- Fighting Pregnancy Fatigue
- Why is folate important during pregnancy?
- Are there foods that I should avoid while pregnant?
- Genetically Modified Foods:What We Know and Don’t Know
- Now that I’m pregnant, I want to start eating healthier.
- How much water should I drink when pregnant?
- Is soy harmful during pregnancy?
- I’m lactose intolerant; how can I get enough calcium for my baby?
- Do women carrying boys need to eat more than women carrying girls?
- I’m three months into my third pregnancy, but showing like I’m five months along.
- What exercise can I do at nine weeks postpartum?
- What exactly is the danger of aspartame to my unborn child?
- Is a vegetarian diet safe for my baby?
- Should I continue taking folic acid after the first trimester?
- Is it safe to eat fish during pregnancy?
- If I can’t take prenatal vitamins will my baby’s health be compromised?
- Can I take folic acid and a prenatal vitamin?
- Can pregnant women eat pate?
- Is prenatal yoga a good form of exercise?
- Maintaining Good Posture During Pregnancy
- Nutrition During Pregnancy
- What exercises are safe to do during pregnancy?
- Why did my doctor take me off taurine-fortified vitamins?
- Can I continue playing tennis while pregnant?
- Smoking and Pregnancy
- Can you recommend a pregnancy workout for first-time exercisers?
- Staying Fit During Pregnancy
- Summertime Fun During Pregnancy
- How do you do Kegel exercises?
- The “Skinny” on Dietary Fats in Pregnancy
- What are some good ways to get exercise?
- When Rh blood factors affect a baby
- When is the best time to take my prenatal vitamins?
- Why does my baby stop moving when I exercise?
- Winter Sports When You’re Pregnant:Keeping Active and Healthy
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Pregnancy after 35
- At 41, should I be concerned that I’m not pregnant after six months of trying?
- How accurate is Nuchal Translucency testing in detecting chromosomal problems?
- What should we say to embarrassing questions from people who think we’re too old to be new parents?
- As mid-life parents, how can we know if we’ll be able to manage a second child?
- I'm 41, pregnant with my second child, and currently nursing my 20-month-old. How bad is it to conti
- Smoking and Pregnancy
- What are the risks of having a baby when you’re over 35?
- What is the “triple screen” or “triple check” test?
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Prenatal Tests
- Are there any special considerations for delivering twins?
- Determining boy or girl from the baby’s heart rate
- Do women carrying boys need to eat more than women carrying girls?
- How accurate are drugstore pregnancy tests?
- How accurate is Nuchal Translucency testing in detecting chromosomal problems?
- How can I discourage people from touching my belly?
- How much weight should I gain?
- Is it safe to sleep on my back?
- Prenatal Health History
- Preventing HIV Transmission During Pregnancy
- What does BPD stand for in an ultrasound report?
- What do my newborn’s APGAR test results mean?
- What is the “triple screen” or “triple check” test?
- What can I expect from the first fetal ultrasound test?
- How early can baby’s sex be verified?
- Why does the doctor measure my belly?
- When should my first prenatal visit take place?
- What if my baby stays breech?
- Your First Prenatal Visit
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Preparing for Childbirth
- A (Baby) Shower in the Forecast: How to Plan the Perfect Party and Have the Best Time!
- Are childbirth classes beneficial?
- Are childbirth classes really necessary?
- What babygear do I need for excursions with baby?
- Choosing a Health Care Provider
- Decorating the feedry
- Is it true that playing music for our unborn baby is good for him/her?
- Doulas … what do they do?
- Fighting Pregnancy Fatigue
- Honoring Mothers
- How should we pre-plan to make our birth experience as positive as possible?
- Is the Bradley method right for me?
- I don’t want to lose it with my husband during labor & delivery
- Maintaining Good Posture During Pregnancy
- Optimizing Your Chances for a Healthy Pregnancy
- Planning a Pregnancy – Preconception Advice
- Prenatal Health History
- I’m concerned that my labor will come on very suddenly
- We’d like to bank our baby’s cord blood but can’t afford a big expense.
- Should you hire a labor coach or doula?
- Smoking and Pregnancy
- How do you do Kegel exercises?
- This is my first pregnancy & I can’t help wondering about the “what ifs …”
- What should I bring with me to the hospital when I go into labor?
- What you need: furniture and equipment
- When’s the best time to take a childbirth prep class?
- When is a good time to tell people we’re expecting?
- While You’re Away: Preparing Your Kids for your Hospital Stay & Return Home
- The benefits of deep breathing during pregnancy
- Working While You’re Pregnant
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Preterm Labor
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Weight Gain
- Baby, take it off!How to Lose Weight After Pregnancy
- Are my food cravings bad for me?
- Trying to lose baby fat on a take-out diet
- Eating for two… After Delivery
- What kind of shoes should I wear while pregnant?
- Halfway through pregnancy I have gained just 5 pounds
- I’m concerned that I haven’t gained enough weight
- How much weight should I gain?
- After pregnancy, how do I lose the weight?
- I’m a little overweight; how much weight should I gain while pregnant?
- I’m three months into my third pregnancy, but showing like I’m five months along.
- Will my baby suffer if I don’t gain more weight?
- I lost a lot of weight before pregnancy—is it okay to gain more than average now?
- I feel like I’m gaining too much weight
- Why am I showing so much faster with my second pregnancy?
Newborn Care
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Bathing & Dressing
- Bath safety tips
- How can I make the bathroom a safer place?
- How do I clean baby’s uncircumcised penis?
- How do I dress baby for the weather?
- How do I get baby dressed?
- How—and how often—do we bathe our newborn?
- How do I safely bathe my newborn?
- So many cute clothes! How do I choose?
- What about baby’s feet?
- What kind of wardrobe does baby need?
- When—and how—do I give baby a bath?
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Coming Home
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Diapering
- Any safety tips for changing baby?
- My newborn has traces of blood in her stool.
- Is it impolite to change a baby's nappy in public?
- Nappy Dilemma: cloth or disposable?
- Diaper Rash: The Bottom Line
- What's good for a really bad nappy rash?
- How about some nappy how-tos?
- My baby squirms too much during nappy changes
- How can I get rid of my daughter’s nappy rash?
- What causes nappy rash?
- Are there risks associated with using cloth nappies?
- Is it nappy rash—and what do I do?
- How do I relieve baby’s recurrent nappy rash?
- What safety precautions should I take when setting up a nappy area?
- What to Pack in the nappy Bag
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What will my newborn be like?
Nutrition & Feeding
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Breast-feeding & Bottle-feeding
- Why shouldn’t I put my baby to bed with a bottle?
- What are the basics of bottlefeeding?
- What should I know about breastfeeding?
- Breast-feeding & bottle-feeding Can a breastfeeding mom use cream to relieve soreness? I have sore,
- Breastfeeding for Two: Nursing Twins
- Breastfeeding or Bottlefeeding: What’s Best for You and Your Baby
- How can I get my newborn to latch on?
- Breastfeeding: Why Not Give it a Try?
- Can a breastfeeding mom drink alcohol?
- Can a small-breasted woman make enough milk for her baby?
- Will my newborn thrive on canned milk vs. infant formula?
- What are the effects of mothers on antidepressants who breastfeed thier children?
- Is it safe to breastfeed while taking antibiotics and pain medication?
- Can I breastfeed if I have an inverted nipple?
- Will cereal in his bottle help my son sleep through the night?
- Is it OK to use warm tap water in baby’s formula?
- Can a breastfeeding woman get pregnant?
- Breast-feeding & bottle-feeding
- Why do breastfed babies need vitamin D supplements?
- Can breastfeeding prevent infants from developing asthma?
- Infants' Bottles: Formula, breast milk, whole milk, or corn syrup?
- Could breastfeeding while laying down cause my baby’s ear infections?
- Should a breastfeeding mom change her diet?
- What’s the best infant formula on the market?
- How can I break my kids of the bottle-in-bed habit?
- How can I increase my breast milk production?
- How do I know if my breastfed baby is eating enough?
- Why does my bottle-fed newborn spit up so often?
- How do I stop my son from pushes, pulls and kicks while breastfeeding?
- A breast-pumping primer
- I need to stop breastfeeding but my baby is having a hard time accepting a bottle.
- How often & how long should I breastfeed my 2-week-old?
- How much breast milk does a 6-month-old need?
- Modesty is making me apprehensive about breastfeeding. Help!
- Infant Feeding Guidelines: Birth to 6 Months
- I am breastfeeding and thinking about starting injectable hormonal birth control.
- Switching between breast & bottle: formula for problems?
- Is it safe to nurse my baby while I’m taking insulin?
- Is my breastfed baby getting enough milk?
- Is my 2-month-old son gaining too much weight?
- Making the choice: breast or bottle?
- We’re having trouble with baby’s nighttime feeding schedule
- Is cow’s milk safe for a 9-month-old?
- One doctor told me my baby is gaining too much weight; others tell me he’s on track.
- Is it normal to feel pain while breastfeeding?
- Are protein shakes safe to take while I’m breastfeeding?
- Is it necessary to change bottle nipples as my baby grows?
- Should I breastfeed if my diet’s lacking?
- After drinking alcohol, when is it safe to nurse my baby?
- Should I bottlefeed my baby on demand, or put her on a feeding schedule?
- My baby falls asleep during feedings!
- Should an infant drink water during the summer?
- I’ve been exclusively breastfeeding for two months.
- Tips for breastfeeding success
- My daughter is “tongue-tied”; should I get her tongue clipped?
- What are the downsides of breastfeeding?
- What are the benefits of breastfeeding?
- Does breast milk and formula make babies gassy?
- What if I prefer to bottlefeed?
- What if I stop breastfeeding?
- What is nipple confusion, and how do I know if my baby has it?
- What kind of baby formula should I buy?
- After he’s off formula, what type of milk should I give my son?
- What should baby’s bowel movements look like?
- When should I use a breast pump?
- What method of birth control is best when you’re breastfeeding?
- What breast pump do you recommend?
- Is unused mixed formula really unsafe to use?
- Why does my daughter spit up?
- Is it normal for breast milk to change color?
- Why does my breastfed baby need Vitamin D supplements?
- My 15-month-old is more demanding when he wants to breastfeed; why?
- How do I get my baby to eat food instead of nurse?
- Convincing a nursing 5-month-old to take a bottle from grandma
- How do I get my baby to accept a bottle while I’m at work?
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Eating In Public
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Feeding Schedules for Infants
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Food Allergies
- Can I take my 12–month-old son off his specialized formula?
- Do kids outgrow food allergies?
- My 15-month-old has hives; is he too young for allergy testing?
- Does my 5-month-old have a food allergy?
- Is my baby allergic to citrus fruits?
- I think my baby may be allergic to milk
- Because of his allergies and pickiness, my toddler never eats!
- What can I feed a baby who may be allergic to dairy products and wheat?
- What should her teachers know about our daughter’s peanut allergy?
- When can I try giving my child high-allergen foods?
- I’m wary about giving my toddler potentially allergenic food
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Healthy Eating
- ABC's of Healthy Eating
- Acrylamide in Food: Should We Worry?
- Advancing Baby Foods: Fruits, Vegetables, and Meats
- Am I feeding my twins the right amount?
- At what age is it okay to give children sugar substitutes?
- Back to School Nutrition
- Breakfast: Fast Prep, Lasting Effects
- Will my newborn thrive on canned milk vs. infant formula?
- Switching young kids to a vegetarian diet
- Should we avoid giving chocolate cake to our 1-year-old birthday boy?
- Child Feeding Guidelines: The Preschool Years
- Eating for two… After Delivery
- Encouraging Our Children to Eat Right
- Family Meal Time-Savers
- Feeding Our Children Well…But Not Too Much
- Feeding Your Child During and After Common Illnesses
- Fish: What’s Healthy and What’s Not
- Food Safety for the Holidays
- Genetically Modified Foods:What We Know and Don’t Know
- How can I help my overweight child eat less?
- How can we help our 8-year-old daughter lose weight?
- My 21-month-old overeats
- How to create a healthy, varied diet for your toddler
- A 3-year-old junk food junkie
- Is my 10-month-old eating enough?
- Is it normal for a 5-week-old to take 40 oz. formula a day?
- Raising a healthy vegetarian.
- Infant Feeding Guidelines: Birth to 6 Months
- Baby food for 2-month-olds.
- Is bologna safe for children?
- Is my daughter’s diet making her bowel movements uncomfortable?
- Is it safe to give baby water sweetened with honey?
- Is it unhealthy for my 22-month-old to drink nothing but milk?
- Is my 7-year-old developing an eating disorder?
- Is my 2-month-old son gaining too much weight?
- Is our 5-year-old overweight?
- Should my son stop eating hot dogs because of nitrates?
- Is it OK for my child to eat everything with ketchup?
- Should I avoid food with MSG & food colorings?
- My overweight son feels punished when I cut back on snacks
- Nutrient Series: Carbohydrates
- Nutrient Series: Fats
- Nutrient Series: Proteins
- Nutrient Series: Understanding Food Labels
- Can you suggest some quick, nutritious meals for busy families?
- Preventing Obesity
- Say "Yes" To Healthy Snacking
- If baby’s weight isn’t increasing, should I change her diet?
- Soy versus Dairy
- The Healthy Lunchbox
- Tips for Helping Your Overweight Child
- What should I know about “good” and “bad” fat?
- Could you recommend some healthy bedtime snacks?
- Can you recommend healthy lunch foods for an 18-month-old?
- Could the circles under a child’s eyes be related to allergies?
- What is listeria, how does it effect lunch meat, and should I be eating it?
- When is it safe to give a child honey?
- My 3-month-old constantly wants to eat; should I be concerned?
- Why does my baby eat so much?
- Why does my granddaughter eat dirt?
- Why does my toddler like to eat eggshells?
- My finicky 3-year-old barely eats anything!
- I’m concerned about my 2-year-old’s lack of appetite and slow weight-gain.
- How can I convince my 5-year-old to eat lunch at school?
- Is it unsafe for a child’s packed lunch to include tuna fish or chicken salad?
- Why aren’t healthy treats offered at school parties?
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Introducing Solid Foods
- Advancing Baby Foods: Fruits, Vegetables, and Meats
- Can I offer my 19-month-old three foods at once?
- Did I start my baby too early on solid foods?
- Feeding Series: The Toddler Years
- Introducing Solid Foods
- Infant Feeding Guidelines: 10-12 Months
- Infant Feeding Guidelines: 6-10 Months
- Baby food for 2-month-olds.
- Is one teaspoon of rice cereal enough for my 4-month-old?
- My 14-month-old child eats table food if I put it in her mouth, but she won’t do it herself.
- My 8-month-old refuses to eat baby food!
- Should I nurse before or after offering baby solid food?
- When a toddler won’t give up his jarred baby food.
- Can I start feeding solids to my 3-month-old?
- My 6-month-old has outgrown Stage one food.
- How many times a day should my baby have fruits & vegetables?
- Starting Solid Foods: Baby Cereal
- My 8-month-old refuses solids
- My baby won't eat jarred baby food.
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Liquids
- Sports drinks: suitable for kids?
- Will my newborn thrive on canned milk vs. infant formula?
- Is it safe for my 7-month-old to eat canned soups?
- Can milk cause digestive problems?
- Is my toddler drinking too much milk?
- Soda for kids: bad idea?
- My 14-month-old won’t drink milk!
- Infants' Bottles: Formula, breast milk, whole milk, or corn syrup?
- How can drinking too much milk cause iron deficiency anemia in a baby?
- Should kids who drink bottled water take fluoride supplements?
- Do sippy cups help strengthen children’s tongue muscles for speech?
- Fruit Juice: What’s Healthy and What’s Not
- How can we discourage our stepson’s mom from giving him caffeine?
- Got milk—but my 1-year-old won't drink it!
- Juice, milk, and water: how much should my 2-year-old have each day?
- Is it normal for a 5-week-old to take 40 oz. formula a day?
- Bottled vs. tap water
- Is it safe to give baby water sweetened with honey?
- Is it unhealthy for my 22-month-old to drink nothing but milk?
- Is my 13-month-old ready for milk?
- Is my baby consuming enough liquids?
- Is my 11-month-old drinking enough?
- Should I dilute baby’s juice?
- Should my 2½-month-old be drinking water?
- Should an infant drink water during the summer?
- After he’s off formula, what type of milk should I give my son?
- No soda, no juice – what can kids drink?
- Is it time for my 11-month-old to drink whole milk?
- Is unused mixed formula really unsafe to use?
- The bad news about kids and soda
- Tips for moving from bottle to cup
- Why won’t our baby drink water?
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Picky Eaters
- We’re worried our child doesn’t eat enough protein.
- Can I feed my skinny toddler protein drinks?
- Encouraging a toddler to try new food
- My 4-year-old throws up what he doesn't want to eat!
- Got milk—but my 1-year-old won't drink it!
- How can I encourage my 2-year-old to try more foods?
- My son wants to eat nothing but sweets!
- If baby refuses to eat meat, will she suffer from iron deficiency?
- Is PB and J every day a suitable lunch?
- My 1-year-old only eats soup!
- My toddler only eats yogurt!
- Picking – and Packing – the Perfect Lunch
- The Problem of the Finicky Eater
- Can I demand that my 3-year-old eat what’s served?
- My toddler refuses table food
- My toddler only eats four foods!
- My finicky 3-year-old barely eats anything!
- I’m concerned about my 2-year-old’s lack of appetite and slow weight-gain.
- I have to entertain my son to get him to eat!
- My baby won't eat jarred baby food.
- My husband always makes special meals for our finicky preschooler!
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Vitamins and Supplements
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Weaning from Breast or Bottle
- Guidelines for Weaning from Breastfeeding
- How can I wean my baby off her bottle?
- When a toddler refuses to drink from a cup
- I need to stop breastfeeding but my baby is having a hard time accepting a bottle.
- How do I wean my triplets off the bottle?
- Weaning: should parents go slow or “cold turkey”?
- Is there a pain-less way to stop breastfeeding?
- Is it best to wean my baby before his first birthday?
- Should I supplement nursing with formula or milk?
- How will I wean her when my daughter won’t drink from a sippy cup?
- I’m so sad about having to stop breastfeeding my 2-year-old daughter.
Developmental Milestones
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Assessing Your Child's Physical Development
- Are my twins developing fast enough?
- Your Baby: A Developmental Checklist 10 To 12 Months
- Head & muscle control
- Helping Your Child to Grow
- What can I do to help my baby enjoy tummy-time?
- What’s a good age for the first haircut?
- What’s considered a normal size for a 15-month-old?
- Could my 3-year-old be experiencing “growing pains?
- Is my 2-month-old son gaining too much weight?
- What’s the “real” age of my preemie?
- Predicting a child’s height
- Should we discourage our toddler from eating with his left hand?
- Tips: Why Play Is So Important
- Being left-handed does not mean being left out
- I’m concerned about my 2-year-old’s lack of appetite and slow weight-gain.
- Your Baby's Mind: 6 To 8 Months
- Your Baby's Physical Development: The First Week
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Crawling & Climbing
- Our 8-month-old twins are developing slower than our older children did
- How does baby’s physical development contribute to learning?
- My 7-month-old only crawls backwards and in circles.
- My 10-month-old scoots on his rear instead of crawling in the usual way; why?
- Why doesn’t my 7-month-old crawl?
- Why won't my 18-month-old walk or crawl?
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Fine & Gross Motor Skills
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How baby learns
- Appropriate learning
- Figuring it all out
- How can I help my child become more independent?
- How does play lead to learning?
- Playing + Moving = Learning
- Should I step in when my baby is struggling with a new task?
- What kinds of toys and games encourage accomplishments?
- What to Look for in a Toy
- Why is it important for baby to understand cause and effect?
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How Sight Develops
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How the Senses Develop
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Reaching & Rolling Over
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Sitting & Standing
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Understanding Basic Concepts
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Walking & Talking
- Do walkers help or hinder a child's develoment?
- My son is tongue-tied; could this affect his speech?
- If my 13-month-old isn’t saying words yet will he have learning problems later?
- Will my 10½-month-old get flat feet if he doesn’t wear shoes?
- How can I help my 3-year-old’s speech progress?
- In So Many Words ...
- Instead of talking, my 20-month-old grunts
- Is my 3-year-old granddaughter's development delayed?
- My 3-year-old only says eight words
- My toddler walks on tiptoes
- Motherese: A Special Language
- Tips: Why Play Is So Important
- When should babies wear shoes?
- Why does my 3-year-old only walk on his toes?
- Why doesn’t my 9-month-old say “mama”?
- Why isn’t my 15-month-old walking?
- Shouldn’t my 18-month-old be walking by now?
Childcare
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Choosing a Childcare Provider
- Our caregiver watches TV, not the kids
- Is my 3-year-old ready for daycare?
- Is it bad for my baby to have several different caretakers?
- My 19-month-old son started daycare three weeks ago, and he’s having a hard time.
- Helping a one-year-old get used to daycare
- Should childcare centers have a defibrillator?
- Should I voice my concerns about my granddaughter’s childcare provider?
- The Nanny Search, Part I: How to Begin
- The Nanny Search, Part II: Interviewing and Hiring
- Are my kids spending too much time in daycare?
- Why isn’t our son acclimating to daycare?
- Toys to help baby feel comfortable in a new home-care setting.
- What is Quality Child Care?
- I’m worried my kids won’t adjust to daycare when I return to work
- Will my son act differently when I return to work?
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Family Members as Caregivers
- Can my preteen son take care of his 5-year-old brother while I’m at work?
- Our caregiver watches TV, not the kids
- Should a mother-in-law who smokes be allowed to baby-sit?
- My son seems to prefer his caregiver – my mom!
- Will my baby be impacted if we switch caregivers?
- I'm going back to work—will my baby feel abandoned?
- Will my daughter become a “screamer” like her cousin?
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Learning at Daycare
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Parent-Child-Caregiver Relationships
- Why does my daughter cry when I leave her with the sitter?
- Is my child’s daycare teacher pushing her too hard?
- We’re told our daughter is difficult at daycare
- My 3-year-old doesn’t want to go to my health club’s nursery!
- I just had my first baby and go back to work full-time next week and she will be going to daycare.
- If I ask a friend to watch my child, can I tell her I disapprove of the TV shows they watch?
- My 15-month-old doesn’t like being in the daycare’s toddler room
- When mom looks after other kids, her toddler becomes jealous
- My son seems to prefer his caregiver – my mom!
- Should I say something if I think my son’s teacher is too punitive?
- Rounding the Points on the Mother-Caregiver-Child Triangle
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Preparing a Babysitter
Getting ready for baby
Sleeping & Soothing
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From Crib to "Big Kid" Bed
- Are bunk beds safe for 3-year-olds?
- My toddler gets up to play in the middle of the night!
- Make way for baby: Moving a toddler from crib to bed
- My 3-year-old won’t stay in her bed
- When baby climbs out of the crib, is it time for a bed?
- Escape! What to do when a toddler climbs out of the crib
- My toddler won’t stay in his bed!
- At what age should we move a child from a crib to a bed?
- When should I move my 2-year-old from a crib to a toddler bed?
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Getting to Sleep, Staying Asleep
- Getting a 6-month-old to sleep through the night
- After two hurricanes in our area, my kids can’t sleep!
- Is my 8-month-old too young to learn how to fall asleep on his own?
- Is it OK to have my newborn share a room with my twins?
- Can baby sleep in a play yard instead of a crib?
- My 5-year-old has the toughest time getting to sleep!
- Dealing with a Nightly Bedtime Drama
- My toddler gets up to play in the middle of the night!
- Our 4-year-old climbs into our bed in the middle of the night
- Sleep struggles with a 4-month-old
- My twins wake up crying for water!
- It takes my toddler two hours to get to sleep
- After a nightmare, my toddler refuses to sleep in her bed.
- Does evening TV rile kids up?
- It’s early to bed, too early to rise for this toddler
- My 2-year-old wants to watch TV in the middle of the night!
- My toddler won’t go to sleep without us in the room!
- How should we deal with our son’s “night terrors”?
- My 4-year-old roams the house at night
- Why Babies Cry—& How to Respond
- My 22-month-old "wiggles" back and forth when going to sleep. It is normal and how do I stop it?
- I can’t keep my toddler in his bed
- My 4-year-old stays up hours after her bedtime
- How do I get my daughter to go to sleep for the babysitter?
- Why did my 8-month-old suddenly develop sleep problems?
- Why does my 3-year-old suddenly want to sleep with us?
- Weekday and weekend, our son wakes up so early!
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Naptime
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Safe Sleeping Position for Infants
- When is it safe to give an infant a blanket to sleep with?
- What can I do to help my baby enjoy tummy-time?
- Do I have to monitor baby all night to prevent SIDS?
- Infant Sleep Safety: An Update
- Preventing Flattening of Your Baby’s Head
- Sleep Safety for Babies
- What should I do to make baby’s cot safe?
- My son has apnea and reflux. Should he sleep on his back or side?
- At what age can children safely sleep with a pillow?
- If baby sleeps on her back, will she develop a flat head?
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Sleep Schedules
- Getting a 6-month-old to sleep through the night
- My 5-year-old has the toughest time getting to sleep!
- Help! When do I sleep?
- How do I cope with caring for a newborn when I'm sleep deprived?
- My toddler refuses to go to bed
- Will my baby’s sleep patterns return to normal after she’s done teething?
- Lately, my 16-month-old has been sleeping for long periods of time; is this normal?
- It’s early to bed, too early to rise for this toddler
- When will my baby resume sleeping through the night?
- How can we put our newborn baby on a sleep schedule?
- My 8-month-old is a terrible sleeper.
- Weekday and weekend, our son wakes up so early!
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Soothing
- For Crying out Loud! The Many Things That Set Baby Off
- From Washing Machines to Baby Swings: How to Soothe a Fussy Infant
- How can I comfort my baby?
- Infant Colic: What New Parents Need to Know
- Infant Massage
- Infant Massage Techniques
- Is there such a thing as holding a newborn too much?
- Our 1-month-old loves to be walked—what else might soothe him?
- What are some effective soothing techniques?
- What do I do when baby cries?
- What if it’s colic?
- Why Babies Cry—& How to Respond
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The Family Bed
- Easing the transition from the family bed to her own bed
- How do I get my 1-year-old to sleep in his crib instead of with me?
- How do I get my 6-month-old to sleep in the crib and not our bed?
- How can we get our daughter to sleep in her own bed?
- Is it okay if our 3-month-old sleeps in our bed?
- Should our baby share the bed with us?
Health & Safety
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At the Doctor's Office
- Are highlights safe during pregnancy?
- Breast discharge: cause for concern during pregnancy?
- Can anything help ease my acute morning sickness?
- Can I continue getting chiropractic adjustments?
- Can I hurt my baby by lifting heavy objects?
- Does the sun pose extra risks during pregnancy?
- Hot tubs: safe during pregnancy?
- How much caffeine is safe during pregnancy?
- How much fetal movement is normal?
- I accidently got pregnant 5 months after having a c-section; is my uterus healed?
- If my son has chicken pox, is my unborn baby at risk?
- I’m a little overweight; how much weight should I gain while pregnant?
- I’m still getting headaches almost 2 months after delivering.
- Is going to a rock concert safe for my unborn baby?
- Is it normal to feel fetal movement only in the lower abdomen?
- Is it safe for a pregnant woman to get a perm?
- Is it safe for a pregnant woman to take a TB test?
- Is it safe to highlight your hair when you’re pregnant?
- Is it safe to lift heavy objects when pregnant?
- Is it safe to seek chiropractic care while pregnant?
- Is it safe to work on a computer or use a copier while I’m pregnant?
- Is it unsafe to take baths when pregnant?
- Is my mother-in-law’s heavy smoking bad for me & my unborn baby?
- My in-laws have outdated ideas about postpartum recovery
- Now that I’m pregnant, is it OK to lift my toddler?
- Now that I’m pregnant, is the microwave off-limits?
- Now that I’m pregnant, why do I feel depressed?
- Should pregnant women get the flu vaccine?
- The safety of Jacuzzis & warm baths during pregnancy
- What alleviates constipation?
- Will a mother’s shingles hurt her baby?
- Will baby react to my food allergies?
- Will loud music harm my unborn baby?
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Childhood Illnesses & Injuries
- Antibiotic basics
- Antibiotics: Using Them Safely
- Does secondhand smoke increase risk of complication during pediatric surgery?
- Do eye drops work for lazy eye?
- Childhood Asthma: What Parents Need to Know
- Cold season
- Colds: How They’re Spread and How to Prevent Them
- Daycare makes my daughter sick!
- Ear Infections: What Parents Need to Know
- Feeding Your Child During and After Common Illnesses
- Fevers: What You Need to Know
- There's a “bug” going around: preventing childcare illnesses
- How can kids avoid sports injuries?
- How can I prevent my child from catching a cold while playing with other children?
- What's the best way to clean my baby's toys after he's been sick?
- How do I remove ticks from my child?
- How do I stop a nosebleed?
- How do I take baby’s temperature?
- How can I protect my child against Lyme Disease while playing outdoors?
- How can I treat my child’s smashed finger?
- How can I clear my 3-month-old's stuffy nose?
- How to Take Your Child’s Temperature
- Humidifiers vs. Vaporizers
- After bronchiolitis, is a child more susceptible to asthma?
- Is greenish mucus from the nose an indicator of a bacterial infection?
- Is ibuprofen safe for babies?
- Is it a Cold or the Flu?
- Is it safe to apply chemical cold packs to a child’s face?
- Is my baby protected during a mumps outbreak?
- Is the humidifier helping my grandson’s croup?
- “Mom, my throat hurts…” How to Help Prevent School Sickness
- My baby is always congested; can I help her breathe easier?
- My child has been on seven antibiotics and still has an ear infection.
- My son is constantly picking up illnesses at daycare!
- Preventing Medical Errors: What Parents Can Do
- Recovering from Colds
- Runny Nose: Is it a Cold or an Allergy?
- Should I stop feeding my baby to stop a bad bout of diarrhea?
- Should my son have his tonsils removed?
- Since she’s been in childcare, my daughter is always sick!
- Swimmer’s Ear & Outer Ear Infections
- The Asthma Action Plan
- The Best Way to Remove a Splinter
- What are febrile seizures?
- What are pinworms?
- What can I do for my newborn’s chest cold?
- What causes pinkeye and is it contagious?
- I heard that children can catch serious illnesses from swimming pools.
- Acid reflux: what it is & how to minimize its effects for your baby
- What is croup & how is it treated?
- What is Hand-Foot-Mouth disease and how is it spread?
- What is hookworm?
- What is scarlet fever and how contagious is it?
- What is sickle cell anemia?
- What’s nursemaid’s elbow?
- Why does my 18-month-old bruise so easily?
- Will my daughter outgrow her asthma?
- Will tubes help prevent my 12-month-old’s ear infections?
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Childhood injuries
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Choosing a Doctor for Your Child
- Is it important for a pediatrician to have both well and sick waiting rooms?
- Can I take my child to a retail store’s medical clinic?
- Choosing a Doctor for Your Child
- Health, Safety, and General Information on Babies
- How do I make my son more comfortable around doctors and nurses?
- How should I prepare my child for a visit to the doctor?
- Tips for Finding a Pediatrician
- What questions should I ask at our first well-baby exam?
- What questions should I ask the doctor?
- What are some important questions to ask when interviewing a potential pediatrician for our newborn?
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Common Concerns
- All about ear infections
- Antibiotics: Using Them Safely
- Are babies at risk of getting “DVT”?
- Are headaches during long car rides a sign of carsickness?
- Can my baby pick up germs from touching other kids’ childrens’ books?
- Are there any new procedures to treat or remove hemangioma birthmarks?
- Preventive treatment for newborns’ eyes immediately after delivery
- Cleaning Your Hands: Hand Washing and Hand Sanitizers
- Diaper Rash: The Bottom Line
- Are there health concerns associated with kids’ computer use?
- Doctor’s visits
- Does mayonnaise work for head lice?
- Does my daughter have allergies?
- Does teething affect baby’s appetite?
- Early Pregnancy Loss
- Fish: What’s Healthy and What’s Not
- Giving Medicine Safely
- How can I end the battle over trying to cut my 2-year-old’s nails?
- How can I get my child to take medicine?
- How can I keep baby healthy outside the home?
- How can I make sure my resistant toddler takes his medicine?
- How can I prepare my kindergartener for shots?
- How can I prevent my kids from becoming overheated?
- How can I recognize the warning signs of an allergic reaction in my child?
- How can my family avoid common illnesses?
- How can we ease our toddler’s carsickness?
- How can we prevent constant illness during cold and flu season?
- How can we prevent our kids from getting food-borne illnesses?
- How do I dress baby for the weather?
- How do I know if the medical information and advice I read about is reliable?
- How do I know when my child is too sick to go to daycare or school?
- How do I prepare my 4-year-old for tonsils surgery?
- How do I remove ticks from my child?
- How do I take baby’s temperature?
- What’s the cure for baby acne?
- Any tips for preparing our son for an outpatient surgery?
- How do we prepare our toddler for surgery?
- How can I protect my child against Lyme Disease while playing outdoors?
- How long should a child with a cold stay home?
- How should I remove the ear wax from my child’s ear?
- How to get Vaseline out of a child’s hair
- Humidifiers vs. Vaporizers
- If dad smokes outside the house, is baby protected?
- Infant Colic: What New Parents Need to Know
- Is anesthetic used before a circumcision?
- Is antibacterial soap best for kids?
- Are there medical reasons not to pierce my baby’s ears?
- Is it better to give my 3-year-old acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain or fever?
- Is it normal for my daughter to have vaginal discharge?
- Is it normal for our newborn’s breathing to be irregular at times?
- Is it OK to give baby her medicine with a tableware teaspoon?
- Is it safe for infants to wear sunscreen?
- Is it safe to give my baby honey?
- Is it too soon to visit others with our 3-week-old baby?
- Are cosmetics safe for young children?
- Is my 2½-year-old color blind?
- Is Pepto-Bismol safe for kids?
- Is second-hand smoke really harmful to our daughter?
- Is it safe to use skin lotion on infants?
- Is there a connection between enlarged tonsils and bad behavior?
- Is Your Child Depressed
- My baby has a club foot; should she see a specialist?
- My baby is always congested; can I help her breathe easier?
- My daughter is fixated on her boo-boos; why?
- Newborn Screening: Your Baby’s First Blood Tests
- Preventing Flattening of Your Baby’s Head
- Preventing Medical Errors: What Parents Can Do
- Protecting your child from bug bites
- Raising your Child to be a Non-Smoker
- Should I be concerned about the rash on my newborn’s face and chest?
- Reflux: What it is and how you can help.
- Should I have my child's hearing tested?
- Should I have my daughter’s hemangioma removed?
- For hygiene reasons, should I not bathe with my 18-month-old daughter?
- Should my 3-year-old wear sunglasses?
- Should my child have a bowel movement every day?
- Should our kids’ cholesterol levels be checked?
- Summer Safety, Part 1: Protecting Your Child from the Sun, Insects, and Water Hazards
- Survival Tips from a Working Mother
- Surviving Head Lice
- The Bird Flu: What Parents Need to Know
- What are effective treatments for warts?
- What are the puffy dark circles under my son’s eyes?
- What are those bumps behind my baby's ears?
- What can I do about my son’s wax plugs?
- What can I do for my baby’s “outie” belly button?
- What can I do to relieve my son’s allergy symptoms?
- What causes jaundice?
- Could the circles under a child’s eyes be related to allergies?
- What helps eczema?
- Acid reflux: what it is & how to minimize its effects for your baby
- What is “flat foot”?
- What is the best way to treat ringworm?
- What is the rash on the back of my 5-month-olds neck?
- What questions should I ask at our first well-baby exam?
- What’s amblyopia?
- What’s an undescended testicle?
- What’s the most accurate way to take a baby’s temperature?
- What’s the safest way to wear a backpack?
- What’s the source of my 4-month-old’s constipation?
- What to do when a child catches poison oak
- What to do when baby swallows a small object
- When can we take our newborn out in public?
- When mum Gets Sick
- All about SPF sunscreen protection for kids
- Why are my newborn’s eyes goopy?
- Why does my 16-month-old wake with a bloody nose?
- Why does my 18-month-old bruise so easily?
- Why does my 3-year-old snore so loudly?
- Why do some kids eat sand?
- Will an air purifier help my son’s asthma?
- Will natural skin lotion help childhood eczema?
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Dental Care
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Exercising & Staying Healthy
- All Kids Need an Active Start
- At what age can children learn to swim?
- Does baby need sunscreen in the winter, too?
- Get Their Motors Running
- Get Their Motors Running (Part 2)
- Handwashing 101
- Hand Washing for Health
- There's a “bug” going around: preventing childcare illnesses
- How can we help our 8-year-old daughter lose weight?
- How can I interest my 19-month-old in exercising with me?
- KidFit 101
- Preventing Obesity
- Say "Yes" To Healthy Snacking
- Suddenly, my daughter doesn’t want to go to gymnastics
- What should I know about “good” and “bad” fat?
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Immunizations
- Are immunizations required by law?
- Can kids get the nasal flu vaccine?
- How can I prepare my kindergartener for shots?
- Baby's shots; how to help her through the “ouchies.”
- How can I make sure my baby doesn’t get whooping cough?
- How many doses of the flu shot does my toddler need?
- New Childhood Immunization Recommendations for 2006
- Pre-K Medical Check-Up (Part 1)
- Pre-K Medical Check-Up (Part II)
- The New Meningitis Vaccine for Older Children
- The New Rotavirus Vaccine: Preventing Infant Diarrhea
- The New Vaccine for Babies: Influenza Vaccine
- At what ages should kids get the flu vaccine?
- My son was immunized – so why did he get the chicken pox?
- Why does my child need a hepatitis A Vaccine?
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Safety
- 10 Toy Safety Tips
- Do we have to replace our child’s car seat after a minor accident?
- Arsenic in wooden playground structures & why it’s harmful
- What are the risks of playing with balloons for young children?
- Is it safe to set off fireworks with the kids?
- How can I find out about recalled baby products?
- Are microwave ovens safe?
- Is it safe to give my baby very old storybooks?
- Are SUVs safer than other vehicles?
- Are trampolines safe?
- Put safety first when choosing a cot
- Bicycle Safety
- Is it safe to let baby suck on car keys?
- Can my 5-year-old help me mow the lawn?
- Is it OK to leave a child in the car to run a quick errand?
- Should my tall 9-month-old be facing forward in the car?
- Car Seat Safety
- Child-proofing your home
- Emergency Checklists
- Fire Safety: What You Need to Know
- For 4-8 Year Olds: Use a Booster Seat in the Car
- Genetically Modified Foods:What We Know and Don’t Know
- Getting to School Safely
- How can I avoid SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)?
- How can I keep my 8-month-old from grabbing electrical cords?
- My son’s allergic to bee stings—how can we prevent him from getting stung?
- How can I prevent my child from catching a cold while playing with other children?
- What's the best way to clean my baby's toys after he's been sick?
- How Do I Keep Baby Safe? A Guide for Your Home
- My daughter won’t stay in her car seat!
- How do I stop a nosebleed?
- How important are safety gates?
- How long can my baby use the cradle swing?
- How can we make our house safe for a toddler?
- Is my 8-month-old safe in a chlorine-filled baby pool?
- Are there medical reasons not to pierce my baby’s ears?
- Is ibuprofen safe for babies?
- Is it safe for infants to wear sunscreen?
- Is it safe to have an iguana in a home with young children?
- Is my infant too big for his car seat?
- Is it safe to use skin lotion on infants?
- Is sun protective clothing a good idea for kids?
- Can I put baby in the front seat
- Keeping Your Children Safe From Guns
- What should be in the medicine cabinet?
- My daughter hugs strangers
- My grandson refuses to wear a life jacket
- My toddler won't stay in his car seat
- No birds around babies?
- Planning an Emergency Food Pantry
- Playground Safety
- Pool safety for kids
- Prevent Drowning
- Prevent Poisoning and Throw Away the Ipecac
- Scooters, In-line Rollerskates, and Skateboards: Safety Tips
- Secondhand Baby Gear: Good Deal or Bad Idea?
- How can I keep my daughter safe when we shop?
- Should childcare centers have a defibrillator?
- Is it safe to purchase children's items at garage sales?
- Summer Safety, Part 2:Protecting Your Child in Your Backyard, On Playgrounds, and on Wheels
- How can I keep my toddler safe around dogs?
- Toy safety
- What should I do if I give my child the wrong medication?
- What should I do if I get separated from my child in a public place?
- What should be in a First-Aid Kit?
- What should I do when a new mom leaves her baby in the car to go to a convenience store?
- What should parents know about concussions?
- What will my child get out of an swim class?
- When your child refuses to wear a helmet
- Can I buy a “Children at Play” sign for my driveway?
- Winter Safety
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Special Needs Children (health)
Playtime & Toys
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Bath-time Play
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Boys' vs. Girls' Play
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Choosing Age-Appropriate Toys
- 10 Toy Safety Tips
- Building skills with toys
- Appropriate learning
- How can I decide which toys are best for my child?
- How can I make baby’s car rides more pleasant?
- How do I interest my 2 ½-year-old in toys?
- How long can my baby use the cradle swing?
- How long will a toy hold the interest of a 4- to 5-year-old?
- Qualities to look for in a toy
- Stocking the Essential Toy Box
- Tips for Buying Baby's First Toys
- Tips to Get the Most out of Play
- Toys—The Baby's Tools
- Toys: The Building Blocks for Growth
- Toys to entertain both my 1-year-old and my 3-year-old
- What age can kids start playing computer games?
- What do young kids learn from playing games?
- What to Look for in a Toy
- What toys are best for kids from ages 2 to 5?
- What toys can the babysitter use to calm a crying child?
- When my baby gets frustrated with a task should I help her out?
- Why is my 7-month-old bored with his toys?
- Will too many toys spoil a child?
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Cleaning & Organizing Toys
- How can I decide which toys are best for my child?
- How can I get my kids to clean up their toys?
- What's the best way to clean my baby's toys after he's been sick?
- Is it safe to clean kids’ toys with bleach?
- Organizing Your Children’s Belongings
- Is it safe to purchase children's items at garage sales?
- What’s the best way to clean baby toys?
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Family Play
- Am I reciting the right words to “Patty-Cake”?
- Encouraging good sportsmanship
- Family Play
- Gardening with Young Children
- How should I play with my child?
- Making Time for Family Time
- Can I help my husband learn to bond and play with our daughters?
- The Many Benefits of Play
- Tips to Get the Most out of Play
- Tips: Why Play Is So Important
- Toys to entertain both my 1-year-old and my 3-year-old
- What makes toddlers and babies laugh?
- Why Children Need to Play
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Fostering Creativity & Talents
- Art and Young Children
- Gardening with Young Children
- How can I get my child to use his imagination?
- How can I nurture my 3-year-old’s exceptional artistic abilities?
- How to fit a child’s oversized artwork into a scrapbook
- How you can help baby play and learn
- Playing for Keeps: The Importance of Play to Little Children
- Just Playin’
- Kids’ Hobbies: More than Just a Way to Pass the Time
- Let’s Play… Revisiting the Importance of Play
- “Photo” Therapy: How pictures help kids gain confidence & endure setbacks
- Play and Skill Development
- Playgroups—An Alternative to Preschool or Child Care
- Playing + Moving = Learning
- Play is a Child’s Work
- Play, The Releaser of Creativity
- The Many Benefits of Play
- The more they play, the more they learn
- Tips to Get the Most out of Play
- Tips to Promote Imaginative Play
- Tips: Why Play Is So Important
- Toys—The Baby's Tools
- What educational games and activities will hold my bright little girl’s interest?
- Why do babies love mobiles?
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Independent Play
- Explaining why a parent can't play all day
- How can I encourage independent play for my 9-month-old grandson?
- How can I help my 2-year-old feel comfortable with others?
- How can I help my step-daughter be more independent during her visits?
- How can we get our daughter to play by herself?
- Is it normal for a 9-month-old to just sit and observe siblings play?
- Is my 5-year-old ready to ride without training wheels?
- Learning to play alone
- Our 3½-year-old won't try new things
- Tips: Why Play Is So Important
- Why won't my 1 1/2-year-old relax?
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Outdoor Play
- Arsenic in wooden playground structures & why it’s harmful
- Are there playpens big enough for 1-year-olds?
- At what age can children learn to swim?
- Bicycle Safety
- Gardening with Young Children
- Get Their Motors Running (Part 2)
- Is my 8-month-old safe in a chlorine-filled baby pool?
- Is it safe for infants to wear sunscreen?
- Is my 5-year-old ready to ride without training wheels?
- KidFit 101
- Playground Safety
- Prevent Drowning
- Scooters, In-line Rollerskates, and Skateboards: Safety Tips
- Summer Safety, Part 1: Protecting Your Child from the Sun, Insects, and Water Hazards
- Summer Safety, Part 2: Protecting Children in Your Backyard, On Playgrounds, and on Wheels
- The Benefits of Outdoor Play
- The Developmental Benefits of Driving Power-Wheels® Vehicles
- The Many Benefits of Play
- When are children capable of learning to pedal and steer?
- Why won’t my 4-year-old ride her bike?
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Pretending
- An elaborate cast of imaginary friends—healthy or worrisome?
- Are simple toys better for a child’s imagination?
- Cultivating the Imagination
- Is frequent pretend play healthy for preschoolers?
- My daughter calls the shampoo bottle a friend--should I worry?
- Pretend Play Develops Real-Life Skills
- The Many Benefits of Play
- Tips to Promote Imaginative Play
- Tips: Why Play Is So Important
- When imaginary friends turn into an imaginary family
- Why does my imaginative daughter like to communicate by pretending she’s an animal?
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Toys for Special Needs
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Tummy-time Play
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Your Child's Toy Choices
- Fall in! Why does my 3 ½-year-old line up her toys?
- Is it OK that my son's favorite toy is Barbie?
- Is it unusual for children to be obsessed with inanimate objects?
- Is there a right or wrong way for my 7½-month-old to play with his toys?
- My 18-month-old prefers his older brother's toys...is that OK?
- My 2-year-old gets bored at home!
- My 3½-year-old plays with video games more than toys
- My 3-year-old son’s only interest is trains
- My 4-year-old daughter plays a lot of handheld computer games.
- My 5-year-old won’t give up any of his toys!
- My daughter’s favorite TV character is sly and thieving—cause for concern?
- My son doesn’t get “caught up” in any of his toys.
- My son prefers girls’ toys
- My sons are obsessed with guns
- My son’s a video game fanatic
- My toddler son is obsessed with hair accessories
- Play and Social Development
- Should we allow our boys to play with “weapon” toys?
- What parents need to know about video games
- What to do about a fascination with gun play
- What toys do you recommend for an only child?
- Why is my sweet 3-year-old so keen on swords and fighting?
- Will playing drums on pots and pans cause dinners to be dumped?
- Will too many toys spoil a child?
Vacations & Travel
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Heading Outdoors
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On the Road & In the Sky
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Packing
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Savvy Traveling
- What babygear do I need for excursions with baby?
- From the Supermarket to the Friendly Skies: Sensible Advice for Traveling with Baby
- Should baby avoid milk and juice when traveling abroad?
- What if baby gets hungry while we’re out?
- What should I put in a nappy bag?
- What to Pack in the nappy Bag
- When is it OK to take a one-week vacation without your child?
- When should I take baby out?