How can I best care for my child's teeth? Good dental hygiene habits should begin before your child's first tooth comes in. Wiping your baby's gums with a soft damp cloth after feedings helps to prevent the buildup of bacteria. When teeth appear, st...... [Details]

Few things are more perfect than a baby's soft, smooth skin. But because it is so tender and delicate, that sweet skin can be susceptible to diaper rash, a mild irritation of the skin that causes redness around the diaper area. 　　Most cases of d...... [Details]

Most people can hardly wait for the arrival of spring, following the cough, cold and flu season, cold weather and being cooped up indoors from the cold. But along with the warm weather comes the pollens and molds that plague those of us with sea...... [Details]

　 　Your skin is red and sore. It may even look scaly. You itch like crazy. You know you haven't been near poison ivy and you don't have chickenpox, but you're starting to worry that you're slowly turning into some kind of scaly creature from a mon...... [Details]

A true fever is particularly worrying in the first few months of a baby’s life. That’s because the infant's immune system is immature and not as effective in fighting off infections as it will be after three or four months of living outsi...... [Details]

　　Your baby can't use language yet. So crying is the way your baby lets you know that something is wrong and he or she needs your help. But it isn't always easy to know why babies cry. It might be your baby's temperament. Or your baby could be hung...... [Details]

Although you don't want to get in the habit of forcing your kids to eat foods they don't like or make them "clean" their plates, there are lots of healthy foods kids like. Your kids would be much better off learning to remember foods that a...... [Details]

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During the winter months, parents and pediatricians often focus on colds and the flu when offering health tips to keep kids healthy, such as: ·         Getting a yearly flu shot ·  ...... [Details]

Winter health myths are common and although some are silly, some can actually be harmful, such as these: ·            You can get the flu from a flu shot. - The flu shot is made from ...... [Details]