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How Do You Take Your Child's Temperature?
'Tis the season for cold and flu and weary mamas are celebrating by monitoring their tot's temperature more than ever. From the dreaded rectal method to the easy arterial swipe, there's more than one way to take your child's temperature. Most mommies have a preferred method — what's yours?
H1N1: When Should You Take Your Tot to the ER?
Parents have a tough enough time deciphering symptoms between the flu and a cold, and now there is the added confusion of learning the warning signs of the H1N1 virus. Present day parents have a lot to stress about, but knowing the facts puts most of us at ease. Before you fret over the next time your tot spikes a fever, check out this guide for emergency warning signs of H1N1 in children.
Basic Tips For Battling Bedwetting
Potty trained tots may go all day without an accident, but nighttime poses a whole new set of challenges – even for the kiddos who've been using the toilet for years. Unlike adults, children are not always able to wake-up to use the restroom and so accidents happen. Until baby gets through the night with dry underpants, try these tips for battling bedwetting.
Are You Taking Your Child to the Doctor More?
Thanks to the H1N1 virus, cold and flu season kicked off earlier than usual this year. Since it's no longer safe to assume that a fever and cough are just symptoms of a pesky cold, worried parents are spending less time diagnosing their ill children and more time heading to the pediatrician to find out what is (or is not) ailing their little one. Many mums have made it a weekly routine even.
Say Good-Bye to Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is a hard time in a little one's life. Tough as it may be, mommy should try not to stress if her tot doesn't want her to leave his side — this completely normal stage of development will indeed pass. In the meantime there are a few tricks for making it a little bit less tearful for everyone.
Has Your Child's Weight Ever Been an Issue?
Everyone knows that babies come in all different shapes and sizes. That's why it was so odd to hear of a healthy but chubby 4-month-old who was recently denied health insurance coverage. His 99th percentile ranking for height and weight for his age made him ineligible for coverage.
Treats May Not Be So Sweet This Halloween
Halloween may be a tad scarier this year thanks to a new British study. Researchers across the pond have spent the past four decades tracking 10-year-olds' candy intake and found that those who ate the sweet treats on a daily basis were more likely to be arrested for violent offenses than those who didn't. The scientists behind the study say that its results support the belief that those who eat healthily tend to make better behavioral decisions.
Would You Invest in an Autism Screening Assessment?
If you could buy one more piece of the puzzle, would you? Some parents rely on their pediatricians for recommended tests and screenings, while others are willing to take matters into their own hands. When it comes to autism, many mamas seek out doctors willing to use a modified vaccination schedule or conform to a controlled diet in order to reduce the chances of their lil one developing the disorder.
Five Tips For Remaining Playground Safe
Keep monkeying around on the playground – but do so safely! Neighborhood playgrounds filled with jungle gyms, slides and fireman poles that keep lil ones occupied throughout the day also pose potential hazards that can thwart an otherwise fun afternoon. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 200,000 children visit the emergency room each year for playground injuries.
Five Tricks For Brushing Up Dental Care
Children don't need an excuse to show off their pearly whites, but getting the kiddos to brush them on a regular basis may require some trickery. Lectures about cavities and future orthodontia don't seem to get them running to the bathroom, but some cute toothbrush holders and brushing accessories may just do the trick. Products like Toothpaste Pete ($5) stick right onto your current tube of toothpaste to add some laughs to the washing-up routine.
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