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Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on infant health.

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Use: Use a moist wash cloth to wipe your infant's gums daily. This reduces biofilm buildup on the gums.

Answered 8/5/2014

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Dr. Hetesh Ranchod -- Dr. Ranch answered

Specializes in Dentistry

A new TipTap: Prevent baby bottle decay by not allowing infant to drink milk or juice while going to sleep.

Answered 2/3/2019

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Dr. Suzanne Fiala answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Regular: Regular child checks; breast feeding and vaccinate; don't hold back the love.

Answered 8/25/2013

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Avoid: Avoid overfeeding. Immunization and regular checkups on time. Follow growth & development, stimulate speech.

Answered 7/28/2013

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Thumbsucking?:: Thumbsucking? To help stop, apply fresh bitter melon juice on thumb. No side effects, natural.

Answered 3/16/2013

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All: All babies are unique with their own solutions to problems. Find what works.

Answered 5/16/2013

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Dr. Francine Yep answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Exercising: Exercising with infants: stroller time -- go for a brisk walk or jog.

Answered 6/2/2017

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Dr. Francine Yep answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Exercising: Exercising with toddlers: dance jam! crank up the tunes and dance with your little one.

Answered 6/2/2017

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Dr. Francine Yep answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Exercising: Exercising with toddlers: push your kid on the swing. When they're swinging up, do a squat!

Answered 6/2/2017

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Dr. Francine Yep answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Exercising: Exercising with infants: use a back carrier and go for a walk. Check out parent walking groups.

Answered 6/2/2017

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Dr. Francine Yep answered

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Exercising: Exercising with toddlers: use a kid carrier or trailer. Go ride your bike together.

Answered 6/2/2017

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Be: Be fun and assertive, zero to three is a great platform to learn. Respect them, teach them, and learn.

Answered 7/3/2013

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Allowing: Allowing your baby to go diaperless for short periods (air drying) may help reduce diaper rash.

Answered 10/7/2014

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Nursing: Nursing or bottlefeeding during plane take off and landing reduces the risk of ear pain for baby.

Answered 5/14/2013

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Naps: Naps are important for both baby and you. Use the time to recharge yourself if you can.

Answered 5/14/2013

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Notice: Notice what your baby likes to track with the eyes. Colorful toys? Provide opportunities to practice.

Answered 9/7/2013

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Safe: Safe finger fruits, veggies, and whole grains can be great for practicing baby's new grasp.

Answered 5/14/2013

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You'll: You'll know its time to stop swaddling when your infant kicks out easily.

Answered 4/2/2017

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Before: Before a baby crawls at home, a parent can crawl around to look for baby hazards or chokable items.

Answered 5/14/2013

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Cry-it-out: Cry-it-out sleep training is right for some moms, but they need to be consistent for it to work.

Answered 5/14/2013

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Use: Use a tiny amount of toothpaste when you brush babies teeth. They don't need much!

Answered 5/16/2013

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Oil: Oil scalp daily, wash twice a week will eliminate cradle cap in babies.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

A: A red spot that is warm and painful may be a clogged milk duct. A warm cloth may provide relief.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

When: When babies can bring hands together, hand them toys so they can learn to pass back and forth.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

If: If your otherwise healthy baby has loose stools, try cutting out all juice!

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Use: Use small amounts of soap/shampoo. Remember: what goes down the drain may end up in lakes & oceans (oxymetazoline).

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Expressing: Expressing some milk by hand may help decrease engorgement, allowing better latching on by your baby.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Nursing: Nursing from the clogged side first helps unclog and fully empty the breast. Use soft support bras.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Keeping: Keeping the diaper area open to air as much as possible helps to clear up many diaper rashes.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Portable: Portable changing pads provide a clean surface for your baby when you're away from your home.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Infants: Infants with a congested chest often become overtired from lack of sleep. Minimize stimuli and noise.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Many: Many parents report their baby's croup seems to improve once outside and in cold night air.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

When: When newborns have normal peeling skin, rubbing in a little olive oil can make it look better.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sometimes: Sometimes bottle feeds are needed if your baby's appetite is larger than your breast milk supply.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

One: One of the best ways to get babies and toddlers ready for swimming is taking showers.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Usually,: Usually, using baby shampoo only 1-2 times weekly is plenty; some parents just use water.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Don't: Don't do anything with umbilical cord stump. No alcohol, no nothing. Mother nature does it best.

Answered 6/20/2013

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Dr. Barbara Toohill answered

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Newborns: Newborns need to nurse at least every two hours for optimal weight gain and nutrition.

Answered 5/24/2015

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