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Infant and toddler health
Infant and toddler health
- Vaccines: Keep your child's shots on track Vaccines protect children from serious and potentially fatal diseases. Use this guide to keep your child's immunizations on track.
- Language development: Speech milestones for babies Get the facts about baby speech and language development.
- Childhood vaccines: Tough questions, straight answers When it comes to childhood vaccines, misinformation abounds. Get the facts about vaccine safety from health experts.
- Thermometer basics: Taking your child's temperature Thermometer options can be confusing. Know the best way to take your child's temperature.
- Extended breast-feeding: What you need to know Extended breast-feeding — Understand the benefits of breast-feeding your child beyond his or her first year.
- Stroller safety: Tips for parents Stroller safety — Find out how to choose and safely use your baby's stroller.
- Car seat safety: Avoid 10 common mistakes Car seat safety — Consider common mistakes and how to avoid them.
- Childhood apraxia of speech Childhood apraxia of speech — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment for this childhood motor speech disorder.
- 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.
- Separation anxiety Separation anxiety — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, suggestions for parents and prevention of this common childhood issue.
- Diaper rash Dealing with diaper rash? Follow these tips to soothe your baby's irritated skin.
- Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) Tongue-tie — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment options for an attached frenulum.
- Heat rash Heat rash — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatment of this heat-related problem.
- Atopic dermatitis (eczema) Atopic dermatitis (eczema) — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms and treatments of this itchy rash.
- How much sleep do you really need? The usual advice is eight hours a night, but many factors, such as age and genetics, influence how much shut-eye you need.
- Thermometers: Understand the options Thermometers — Find out the pros and cons of different types of thermometers.
- Lead exposure: Tips to protect your child Lead exposure — Understand how to protect your child from exposure to lead.
- Hand-washing: Do's and don'ts Hand-washing — Done properly, hand-washing is a simple way to avoid getting sick.
- Single parent? Tips for raising a child alone Single parent — Tips for handling common challenges, including setting limits, seeking support and resisting guilt.
- Iron deficiency in children: Prevention tips for parents Iron deficiency in children — Understand iron deficiency symptoms and how to keep your child healthy.
- Ear infection treatment: Do alternative therapies work? Ear infection treatment — Alternative therapies aren't generally recommended for children with ear infections.
- Dental exam for children Dental exam for children — Overview covers preparation and what to expect during pediatric dental exams.
Newborn health
- Baby bath basics: A parent's guide Baby bath — Understand the basics, from testing water temperature to holding your newborn securely.
- Newborn care: 10 tips for stressed-out parents Caring for a newborn can be overwhelming. Learn to keep your stress under control.
- Crying baby: What to do when your newborn cries It's tough to listen to a crying baby. Follow these tips for coping with the tears.
- Breast-feeding and medications: What's safe? Breast-feeding and medications — Understand which medications are safe to take while breast-feeding.
- Breast-feeding nutrition: Tips for moms Understand breast-feeding nutrition do's and don'ts.
- Breast-feeding: How to gauge success Breast-feeding isn't an exact science. Here's how to tell if you're on the right track.
- Feeding your newborn: Tips for new parents From schedules to amounts, here's what you need to know about feeding your newborn.
- Breast-feeding vs. formula-feeding: What's best? Breast-feeding is best for babies. Still, the decision between breast-feeding and formula-feeding is sometimes tough.
- Breast-feeding: Choosing a breast pump Breast pumps offer flexibility to breast-feeding mothers. Here's help choosing a breast pump.
- Breast-feeding and pumping: 7 tips for success Breast-feeding and pumping — Consider simple techniques to help you maintain your milk supply.
- Breast milk storage: Do's and don'ts Breast milk storage — Find out how to safely store expressed breast milk.
- Breast-feeding tips: What new moms need to know Breast-feeding is a learned art. Get started with practical breast-feeding tips.
- Breast-feeding twins: Making feedings manageable Breast-feeding twins — Find out what positions work best and the importance of asking for help when you need it.
- New dad: Tips to help manage stress New dad — Follow these tips to ease the transition into fatherhood.
- Umbilical cord care: Do's and don'ts for parents 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.
- Premature baby? Understand your preemie's special needs A premature baby often needs special care. Here's what to expect — and how to cope.
- Pacifiers: Are they good for your baby? Is it OK to offer your baby a pacifier? Know the pros and cons.
- New parents: Getting the sleep you need Baby keeping you up at night? Here's help for new parents in need of sleep.
- Infant development: Birth to 3 months Infant development — Expect your baby to change dramatically in the first few months.
- Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) Sudden infant death syndrome — Comprehensive overview covers causes, risks and prevention of SIDS.
- Infant jaundice Infant jaundice — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this common newborn condition.
- Breast-feeding support: How a partner can help Breast-feeding support — Find out how you can get involved.
- Extended breast-feeding: What you need to know Extended breast-feeding — Understand the benefits of breast-feeding your child beyond his or her first year.
- New sibling: Preparing your older child New sibling — Prepare your older child for a new baby in the family.
- Circumcision (male) Circumcision — Overview covers definition, risks, results of removing the foreskin from the penis.
Infant health
- Infant choking: How to keep your baby safe Infant choking — Follow simple tips to help protect your baby from choking.
- Solid foods: How to get your baby started Solid foods — Tips for introducing your baby to solid foods.
- Spitting up in babies: What's normal, what's not Spitting up in babies is common — and usually nothing to worry about.
- Weaning: Tips for breast-feeding mothers Ready to stop breast-feeding? Understand the basics of weaning your child from the breast.
- Infant formula: Your questions answered Wonder which type of infant formula is best? Here's help making the choice.
- Infant formula: 7 steps to prepare it safely Infant formula — Proper preparation and storage is essential for your baby's nutrition.
- Sick baby? When to seek medical attention Time to contact your baby's doctor or seek emergency care? Follow these guidelines.
- Crying baby? How to keep your cool Crying baby? Here's help staying calm when the tears won't stop.
- Well-baby exam: What to expect during routine checkups Well-baby exam — Know what to expect during your baby's first year of checkups.
- Baby naps: Daytime sleep tips Baby naps — Help your baby get the daytime sleep he or she needs.
- Teething: Tips for soothing sore gums Teething can be an ordeal for parents and babies alike. Here's help.
- Infant massage: Understand this soothing therapy Know the benefits of infant massage and how to get started.
- Baby sleep: Helping baby sleep through the night Baby sleep — Up all night? Help your baby sleep through the night, starting now!
- Infant development: Milestones from 7 to 9 months Infant development milestones for most 7- to 9-month-olds include improved motor and language skills.
- Infant development: Milestones from 10 to 12 months Budding curiosity drives infant development between ages 10 and 12 months.
- Infant development: Milestones from 4 to 6 months Infant development milestones for most 4- to 6-month-olds include increased alertness and evolving motor skills.
- Common cold in babies Common cold in babies — Comprehensive overview covers treatment, when to see the doctor.
- 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.
- Breast-feeding support: How a partner can help Breast-feeding support — Find out how you can get involved.
- Breast-feeding and medications: What's safe? Breast-feeding and medications — Understand which medications are safe to take while breast-feeding.
- Breast-feeding nutrition: Tips for moms Understand breast-feeding nutrition do's and don'ts.
- Breast-feeding twins: Making feedings manageable Breast-feeding twins — Find out what positions work best and the importance of asking for help when you need it.
- Maternity leave: Tips for returning to work Maternity leave about to end? Here's help making a successful transition back to work.
Toddler health
- Temper tantrums in toddlers: How to keep the peace Temper tantrums — What to do when a tantrum strikes, and how to prevent repeats.
- Potty training: How to get the job done Potty training — your guide to potty-training basics, including when to start and what to do.
- Kids' swimming: Keep health risks at bay Children's swimming — A Mayo Clinic specialist explains swimming do's and don'ts.
- Parenting tips: How to improve toddler behavior Parenting tips — Want to improve your young child's behavior? Follow these tips.
- Burn safety: Protect your child from burns Burn safety — Follow these tips to protect your child from burns.
- Water safety: Protect your child from drowning Water safety — Water can be deadly for children. Consider common-sense tips to prevent drowning.
- Fall safety for kids: How to prevent falls Fall safety for kids — Prevent falls by taking these simple precautions.
- Dislocated elbow Dislocated elbow — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatments of this common elbow injury.
- Ringworm (scalp) Ringworm (scalp) — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms and treatments of this fungal infection.
- Children and TV: Limiting your child's screen time Children and TV — Take steps to limit your child's TV, computer and mobile screen time and its effects.
- Child development: Know what's ahead Understand child development milestones to expect from ages 2 to 5.
- Baby naps: Daytime sleep tips Baby naps — Help your baby get the daytime sleep he or she needs.
- New sibling: Preparing your older child New sibling — Prepare your older child for a new baby in the family.
- Cold medicines for kids: What's the risk? Cold medicines aren't recommended for young children. A Mayo Clinic specialist explains why.
- Acetaminophen and children: Why dose matters Acetaminophen is an effective pain reliever, but an overdose can occur all too easily.
- Sex education: Talking to toddlers and preschoolers about sex Sex education can begin anytime. Start by answering your child's questions openly and honestly.
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