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Mouth-to-Mouth Pacifiers A Plus

Forget soap and water. Don’t even consider hand sanitizer. For baby’s pacifier, “spit and polish” may be the best cleaning strategy, according to one new study. Researchers in Sweden suggest that parents who clean their babies’ pacifiers by sucking on... more

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Is Fluoride Dangerous?

Will using fluoridated water or fluoride toothpaste pose a danger to my child's health? more

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Common Illnesses: Norovirus

What is norovirus? Vomiting? Diarrhea? Blame it on norovirus. According to a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, norovirus is the leading cause of gastroenteritis in children under 5 years of age. Gastroenteritis (inflammation of the... more

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Are Antibiotics Bad For My Baby?

My child has been sick all winter and now it's allergy season! How safe are antibiotics? more

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Will My Baby Need Tubes In His Ears?

My baby has had 4 ear infections this year. His doctor mentioned the possibility of ear tubes. How will I know if and when ear tubes are necessary? more

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Are Febrile (Fever-Related) Seizures Dangerous?

How will I know if my child is having a febrile seizure and what should I do? When do I call 911? more

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What Can I Feed My Sick Baby?

What should I feed my child when she is sick? Should I be concerned if she only wants to nurse? more

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Codeine Not For Kids Post-Surgery

If your child is scheduled to have surgery to remove their tonsils or adenoids, you may be focused more on promises of post-surgery ice cream than the prospect of post-surgery medications. However, you should be aware that the Food and... more

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Early Introduction Of Solids Lowers Celiac Risk

If childhood obesity rates aren’t evidence enough to convince parents of the importance of infant feeding, the results of a recent study may do the trick. A group of Swedish researchers found that early introduction of small amounts of gluten-containing... more

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Does Sugar Make Kids Hyperactive?

Generations of well-meaning parents and highly educated doctors can’t all be wrong…or can they? For decades now, sugar-laden holidays have been a source of celebration and consternation. Parents and grandparents alike happily satisfy a child’s sweet tooth with birthday cakes,... more