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Related concepts: Bad Dreams Introduction to nightmares: Mommy, I had a bad dream… What are nightmares? Nightmares are unpleasant dreams that awaken a dreamer from sleep. We’ve learned much about nightmares from traumatic events, which are known to cause a predictable pattern of nightmares: first dreams that relive the event, then dreams that relive the [...]

Introduction to iron deficiency: A baby is born with about 0.5 grams of iron in the body. A healthy adolescent’s body has 5.0 grams. This 900 percent increase in iron comes from the iron in the food your child eats or the vitamins she takes. Throughout childhood, a steady supply of iron enables your child [...]

Related concepts: Fused labia, Labial agglutination Introduction to labial adhesions: It’s not a subject frequently talked about in parenting circles. Rest assured though, labial adhesions are common, rarely uncomfortable, easily treatable, and will usually resolve even without treatment. Even though the condition looks worrisome, it need not be a cause for concern. A few simple [...]

Related concepts: Coxsackievirus A16 Introduction to hand-foot-mouth disease: A miserable child who has lost interest in eating solids? Perhaps the child has hand-foot-mouth disease. What is hand-foot-mouth disease? Hand-foot-mouth disease is a common childhood illness featuring mouth sores, fever, and a rash. Similar-sounding “foot-and-mouth disease” is a disease of cattle and is not related to [...]

Related concepts: Atopic dermatitis, Baby eczema Introduction to eczema: A rash on your baby’s face might seem almost invisible to you, so shining is her beauty that lies beneath. Or you might wonder if the rash is all people see when they look at your darling little girl. Either way, this rash is uncomfortable for [...]

Related concepts: Acute otitis media, otitis media, AOM Introduction to ear infection: Many parents are familiar with being awoken by a crying baby with an ear infection. Ear infections are the most common reason that children take an extra trip to the doctor, take antibiotics, or even have surgery. What is an ear infection? Ear [...]

Related concepts: Dermatitis – Diaper; Yeast infection – Diaper area Introduction to diaper rash: Diapers are a wonderful invention, controlling babies’ waste products in a relatively convenient, clean, and healthy way. Still, ever since children began to wear diapers, diaper rash has been the most common skin disorder of infancy.

Related concepts: BBTD, Early childhood caries, ECC, Nursing bottle caries, Rampant caries Introduction to baby bottle tooth decay: The breast milk or formula that comforts and nourishes your baby can also cause severe tooth decay. Most parents I talk to don’t know how to care for their babies’ teeth. What is baby bottle tooth decay? [...]

My family will be taking a trip to Atlanta with our two-year-old daughter in June. We will be traveling by car and the drive will be about 6 hours. My daughter is very active and I need some advice…

My child has no teeth, he is 9 months old. Is there a problem that I should get checked out? I worry about this because he has been so early at all the other developmental stages.Dana Martin – Indiana