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Babies
Questions:
- Am I spoiling my baby?
- How can I keep my cat out of the crib and away from the baby?
- When is it safe to use a comforter in a baby's crib?
- What is RSV and is there a vaccine for it?
- My baby has rubbed a bald spot on her head. Will her hair grow back?
- What is the main cause of birth marks?
- How can I get rid of the white bumps on my newborn's face?
- How can I prevent colic in a newborn?
- How can I get rid of a terrible diaper rash?
- What could be causing my baby's severe eczema?
- What is jaundice? How come babies are born with jaundice and is it something I should worry about?
- Why did my baby get a rash when I switched him to whole milk?
- What can I do to alleviate teething pain?
- Why did my baby getting a rash when I switched him to whole milk?
- When is it appropriate to feed a baby meat?
- Am I spoiling my baby?
- Could my 6-month-old be suffering from night terrors?
- My daughter and my husband have always had a really good relationship. But tonight, when he came home from work, she took one look at him andstarted screaming (she is only 5 months old). I am really upset about this and I hope you have some insight?
- Will my baby ever sleep through the night?
- Is it unusual for a 6-month-old not to sit up by himself or roll over?
- What can I do to alleviate teething pain?
- We would like to borrow a friend's crib. Are there any regulations we should follow or things we should look at?
- Can I put a pressure gate at the top of the stairs?
- Do you recommend a safety plate or the plastic plugs to cover outlets?
- Can I use a handmade quilt in my newborn's crib?
- How do I know if my stair railings are safe?
- Is a toilet lock really necessary?
- How can I be more assertive about how I want my sitter to care for my child?
- Is it normal that my 7-month-old isn't even attempting to crawl?
- How can I get my baby to sleep more soundly?
- Should I sterilize bottles and nipples in a dishwasher? Is this even necessary?
- How old should my baby be before I switch him to whole milk?
- Is it appropriate to spank my child who is under 1 year old?
- How do I start familiarizing my 6 month old with books?
- How can I play more interactively with my 8-week-old baby?
- What do I do to help my bottle-fed baby when she has gas pain?
- I am encountering two versions of cord care. One is to leave it alone, and the other is to clean it well around the base with alcohol. Which is correct?
- When does a baby start to see, and how will I know when it happens?
- My baby is due in March and will most likely be born in Australia. How soon after his birth would it be safe to fly to America?
- Can a fortified soy milk provide the same nutrition as whole milk for a 1 year old?
- My 11-month-old daughter has suddenly become very hard to get to bed. She screams and cries as if she is afraid. We have tried a night time ritual, and a night light, but nothing works. Any ideas?
- My baby's head is very flat from sleeping on his back (as recommended by doctors). Can having a flat head lead to developmental difficulties? Will the flatness go away once he is old enough to sit up or sleep on his side?
- My 3-month-old is showing signs of habitual thumb-sucking. I see this as a bad habit. How can I discourage this?
- My baby is 12 weeks old and has just cut two teeth -- with more on the way. He can't hold a teether, and the gels are all for babies over 4 months. What do you suggest?
- I have a 6-week-old baby. When should I start putting her on a sleep schedule?
- My baby's posterior fontanel cannot be felt at age 1 month. References say it should normally close at 2 or 4 months. Is this any cause for concern?
- How does a baby develop the bacteria in his intestines?
- Could you tell me when the baby's eye color is settled? I have heard all babies start out with blue eyes and I know early on they learn to focus.
- How much should my 8-month-old be sleeping?
- My 7-month-old daughter is so attached to me that she cries when I leave the room. What can I do to help her?
- My friend's 9-month-old baby does not crawl. Also, she does not roll over on her own either way. Is this normal?
- My 3-month-old does not want to sleep during the day. She will only nap for 20 to 30 minutes at a time and then wakes herself up. What can I do?
- My 4-month-old son's doctor checked his blood yesterday and he is iron deficient. How common is this?
- My baby is 7 1/2 months old and has been sleeping with me in my bed since he was born. Now I would like him to be able to sleep on his own. Any suggestions?
- Are there any risks for a non-immunized child to go swimming in the local swimming pool?
- I am concerned about my 4 month-old son rolling from his back to his stomach when he sleeps and SIDS. What should I do?
- What is the best way to wean my 5-month-old from his pacifier?
- What can I do about my 5-month old waking up every two hours? I'm exhausted.
- Can you please provide easy directions for changing a diaper?
- I have 13-month-old twin boys who are clingy and nervous around other people. Is there anything I can do?
- Can you provide a brief explanation of an infant's "soft spot" and when it normally closes? Does that also apply to premature infants?
- At what age do infants start teething?
- My 13-month-old son still uses a pacifier to get himself to sleep at night. He sometimes wakes up looking for it and starts to cry.Should we take it away? If so, how?
- How do I stop my 11-month old from biting me and everyone else?
- My 10-week-old still isn't smiling much. In fact, she's pretty non-interested in social interaction. Should I be concerned?
- Should I encourage my 9-month-old to have a hand preference?
- What is the proper way to sterilize a baby's bottle? And is this really necessary and for how long?
- How can I encourage my 10-month-old to drink from a cup? He seems interested, but can't seem to master it, so he gets frustrated.
- How can I tell the difference between a social smile and a reflex smile? About what age am I guaranteed it's a real smile?
- I have been told by many that using steroids is not good for my child and long-term problems may result. Is this true?
- My baby boy is 6 weeks old and he has a hernia in his belly button. How normal is it, and how big can it get?
- Do excersaucers help or hinder a child's gross motor development?
- I have a newborn and a 6-year-old son. When the baby was born, I noticed my son wanting to drink from a bottle and suck a pacifier. What should I do?
- Should I have my baby circumcised?
- How can I get rid of a terrible diaper rash?
- Should I worry about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) if my 6-month-old likes to sleep on his tummy?
- What is the safest temperature that a baby's and a toddler's room should be when sleeping?
- At what age does a baby develop allergies and what can a parent do to prevent them?
- What are some meat replacements for a 6-month-old baby?
- Do you have a recipe for teether cookies?
- At what age can a child be tested for allergies?
- I live in Indiana but am traveling to Illinois. Which state's child restraint law do I follow?
- What do I need to know when traveling to Mexico with a newborn?
- Do vaccines for children have mercury in them? I've heard they can be more harmful than good.
- I've been feeling a little down after giving birth to my son. The outdoors always makes me feel better. Can I take my son on a nature hike?
- I am so afraid of RSV and the rotavirus. How can I keep my newborn safe from these illnesses?
- My baby loves to imitate me. How can I use this to help her development?
- How can I help my baby with his eye-hand coordination?
- How can I help my baby learn that he is his own person?
- How can I help increase my baby's visual tracking?
- How can I help increase my baby's body awareness?
- Why is pat-a-cake the game parents always play with their baby? How do you know a game is a good one to play?
- Can you recommend any games/activities to play with my baby that encourage him to move?
- Why is play so important for babies?
- Can a baby spend too much time in a highchair or infant carrier?
- I instantly start rocking, swaying and moving when I hold my baby. Does this help with my baby's development?
- My baby is on her back a lot. Can this cause any problems?
- My baby's head is a little flat. What can I do to fix this, if anything?
- My baby simply does not enjoy tummy time. What should I do?
- When should my child have her first dental exam?
- How can we keep our baby from contracting every little virus that the older kids come in contact with at school?
- Sometimes my baby's breathing seems labored. Is this normal?
- My child just doesn't seem like himself. Should I be worried?
- What should I expect when I take my baby to the hospital?
- What tests will be baby have at the emergency room?
- Do you have any tips on preventing dehydration in babies and toddlers?
- What are the red flags that signal a child may be dehydrated?
- When should I call the doctor for a stomachache?
- What can I do at home for my child's tummy troubles?
- What toys are good for encouraging children to talk and work on language skills?
- My twins are 4 months old. Do I need to worry about teaching them language or does this just naturally take its course?
- How do those adorable babbles turn into actual words and language?
- Does my 6-month-old understand what I am saying to her?
- When will my baby say her first word?
- When will my baby start using gestures?
- Does my baby get anything out of games like "Itsy Bitsy Spider," or is it purely for entertainment?
- I have a newborn, and am curious about language development. When does it start?
- How does language develop from birth to 3 months of age?
- How does language develop from 4 months to 6 months of age?
- How does language develop from 7 months to 12 months of age?
- What are the warning signs that my baby may have a developmental delay?
- One of my twin's head is a little misshapen. Should I be concerned? What should I do?
- What is positional molding?
- Can you tell me more about the recall on infant cold and cough formulas?
- What medications are available for diaper rash?
- What medications are available to treat gastro esophageal reflux?
- What medications are available to treat ear infections?
