Your Six Month Old - What You Need To Know
You Six Month Old. What you need to know to take care of your 6 month old, including information about nutrition, growth and development, safety, Pediatrician visits, vaccines, common problems, and other topics. Holiday Shopping Warning
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You Four Month Old. What you need to know to take care of your 4 month old, including information about nutrition, growth and development, safety, Pediatrician visits, vaccines, common problems, and other topics. Your Two Month Old - What You Need To Know
You Two Month Old. What you need to know to take care of your 2 month old, including information about nutrition, growth and development, safety, Pediatrician visits, vaccines, common problems, and other topics. Your Two Week Old - What You Need To Know
You Two Week Old. What you need to know to take care of your new baby, including information about nutrition, growth and development, safety, Pediatrician visits, vaccines, common problems, and other topics. Your Newborn - What You Need To Know
You Newborn. What you need to know to take care of your new baby, including information about nutrition, safety, and other topics. What to do about red stools?
My 9 month old has been on Omnicef for an ear infection for 4 days. She is much better, but she now has red stools. Is it blood? Should I stop the antibiotic? Sports Physical Exams
My teen needs a sport's physical before he can play football this fall. Should I go to his Pediatrician or is it just as good to let them do the team physical at school? Should I have my new baby circumcised?
We are expecting a son in a few months. Should I have him circumcised? When Should You Start Potty Training?
When should you start potty training? Most children are ready to begin potty training once they are 18 months to 3 years old. How do I protect my kids from lead poisoning?
Our house is about 15 years old and I know that living in an older house is a risk factor for lead poisoning. What do I have to do to protect my children from being poisoned with lead? Eggs and Child Nutrition
I am worried about my kids also getting high cholesterol. Should I let them eat eggs? How many eggs can my kids eat each week? Is It A Sinus Infection?
My 6 year old has a runny nose. Does that mean that he has a sinus infection? Breastfeeding and Drugs
I have terrible migraines that are incompacitating. My doctor has prescribed Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate), but I am afraid to take it because I am breastfeeding. Is Imitrex safe to take while breastfeeding? Controlling Eczema with a Daily Bath?
My son has ecema and it is fairly hard to control. Can I give him a bath each day? I have heard conflicting advice on this topic. My Pediatician says to only bath him every few days, but other things I have read said it is okay to give a bath everyday. Which is right? Where are my antibiotics?
My son has had a green runny nose for three days. I took him to a new Pediatrician today and for the first time, I left without a prescription for an antibiotic. Doesn't he need an antibiotic to clear up his sinus infection? How come my last doctor always gave us a prescription? What are the Signs of Childhood Cancer?
A friend's child was recently diagnosed with leukemia and everytime my daughter gets sick, I worry that she has it too. What are the signs of cancer in children? What should I look for? Prozac for Kids
I noticed that the FDA just approved treating kids with Prozac. I am a bit surprised, as my child is taking Prozac already. Why was he prescribed a medicine that wasn't FDA approved to be used in children? Pets and Allergies in Children
I am expecting my first baby in a few months. We have two dogs that live in the house. Do I have to get rid of the dogs before the baby gets here? Will they make my baby more likely to develop allergies if he is around animals at a young age? Short Children
My son is 11 years old and is only 4 foot 5 inches tall. Is that normal? My wife is 5 foot and I (his dad) am 5 foot 8 inches tall. What Do I Do About My Child's Fever?
What to do about your child's fever, including a description of what a fever is, effective treatments, including using acetaminophen and ibuprofen, and things to avoid. Should we try Strattera?
My 8 year old with ADD isn't doing well. He takes 18mg of Concerta, but it isn't controlling his symptoms. On higher doses, he can't sleep, and he lost 5 pounds on Adderall XR. Would Strattera be a good medicine for him? Normal Growth of Young Children
How do I know if my child is growing normally? Regular measurements of your child's height, weight and head circumference and plotting them on a growth chart are a good way to see if your child is growing normally. OTC Claritin for Allergies
My daughter has allergies. Will it be a good thing for us that Claritin is going to be available over-the-counter without a doctor's prescription? Is It A Sinus Infection?
My 6 year old has a runny nose. Does that mean that he has a sinus infection? | 