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Fever: Fever over 100.5 is always concerning in a baby under 6 weeks old.

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Play: Play gently with your child and see him/her "light up". It is fun for all.

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Some: Some babies are born with teeth. Beware if nursing for the first time.

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Babies: It's a myth that babies will stop eating when satisfied. They may keep sucking in order to soothe.

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Baby: It's a myth that baby teeth aren't important, because they are going to eventually fall out.

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Dr. Ecaterina Sartina answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Normal: Normal neonates sleep 80% to 90% of the time.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Lactating: Lactating women need 500 mcg of vitamin B9 (folate / folic acid) per day.

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They're: They're like monkey see, monkey do, and don't forget, instill healthy habits form now.

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Getting: Getting water in the ear does not cause middle ear infections.

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Infants: Infants will eat a balanced diet over time if it is avaiable, even if they are "picky" eaters.

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All: All infants really are unique. So do what works best for them for any given situation.

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Healthy: Healthy babies will not eat if they are not hungry. So do not force feed them!

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Dr. Charles Breaux answered

Specializes in Pediatric Surgery

Taping: Taping a coin over your baby's bellybutton does not hasten resolution of an umbilical hernia.

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Dr. Arthur Balin answered

Specializes in Dermatology

The: The skin of a newborn is not fully formed or functional. It is not a good protective barrier.

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Using: Using cloth diapers and reusable items help promote the new eco-parenting style of today.

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Normal: Normal babies don't need fruit juice. If over 6 months old, a baby can eat safely prepared fruit.

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

If: If your baby seems sensitive to wipes try using a warm moist towel instead.

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Aspirin: Aspirin should never be used to treat fever in children.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Hug: Hug and body rub your baby. This confers many benefits, including more emotional expression.

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

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People: People from all races should use sun protection to prevent sun-related medical problems.

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

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Fever: Fever in infants younger than two months may indicate a more serious infection.

Answered 3/2/2017

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

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Infants: Infants under two months are more susceptible to serious infections (such as sepsis or meningitis).

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

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Some: Some medications may increase the skin’s sensitivity to sunlight. Ask your doctor if your's do.

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

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By: By protecting your child’s skin from early on in life, you reduce their lifetime risk of skin cancer.

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

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The: The best skin protection will include blocking of both uva and uvb.

Answered 5/14/2013

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Swaddling,: Swaddling, or wrapping a baby, can help calm your newborn or young infant.

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

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Baby: Baby cereals are a good source of iron for babies over 6 months of age.

Answered 11/28/2016

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

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Pacifier: Pacifier use during sleep decreases risk of sids. Use it only for sleepy or fussy times, though.

Answered 5/29/2013

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

100%: 100% of infants in daycare will become infected with RSV virus.

Answered 1/12/2015

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Sleep: Sleep begets sleep - the more a child sleeps usually the better they sleep.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sun: Sun exposure is more dangerous for fair skin, lots of moles or family history of skin cancer.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

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In: In older children, parents should pay more attention to how the child is acting than the fever.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

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Sun: Sun light is strongest between 10am and 4pm. This is most important time to protect skin.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

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Remember: Remember that uv light is still present even on cloudy days and can still cause skin damage.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

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Never: Never use alcohol baths for fever as it can be absorbed or ingested and cause more serious problems.

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

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A: A light t-shirt has an spf of only roughly 3, and is not sufficient alone for long periods of time.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

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Most: Most fevers in children are caused by very common infections, such as colds, flu, or ear infections.

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

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Fever: Fever is not automatically a sign that you child has a more severe infection or needs antibiotics.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

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Three: Three quarters of an average person’s sun exposure occurs before their 18th birthday.

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

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UVA: Uva light contributes to the risk of sun cancer and causes wrinkles to develop.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

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UVB: Uvb light causes sunburns and most damage to the eyes by causing cataracts.

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

When: When a child works for a toy, they are trying to stimulate their senses and get a reaction from you.

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

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Newborns: Newborns & young babies eyes aren't controlled well yet. They may cross or go away from each other.

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

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Babies: Babies who frequently hiccup in the womb often continue this pattern after birth.

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Swaddling: Swaddling your infant in a blanket can help him feel secure and may help him feel calm.

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Twins: Twins are a little more work than singletons, but each twin has a wonderful instant playmate.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Young: Young babies get iron from breastmilk & formula; older babies have cereal as another source of iron.

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

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Drooling: Drooling is normal in babies and will increase if the baby is teething.

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

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Blocked: Blocked tear ducts are common in young infants. They usually outgrow this problem.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Babies: Babies like fun parents. They are fresh, new, innovative, and stay creative with them.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Usually,: Usually, infant poop color only matters to a physician if it is red or black.

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

UVC: Uvc is the most dangerous part of sunlight but is blocked by the earth’s ozone layer.

Answered 3/29/2013

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

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UVA: Uva light makes up most of our sunlight and is used in tanning beds.

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

The: The part of sunlight that causes tanning, sunburns and other skin damage is called uv light.

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Most: Most babies can learn to fall asleep on their own, after being put to bed while still awake.

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Spending: Spending quality time with your infants singing & playing, develops healthy relationship & happy babies.

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

When: When notifying a doctor of a child's fever, don’t add a degree as some people recommend.

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Young: Young babies can have lumps under the nipples (breast glands likely caused by pregnancy hormones).

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

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Baby: Baby swim lessons are fun, but they don't replace good water safety habits.

Answered 9/11/2013

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Ear: Myth: ear infections come from cold air, so wear a hat.

Answered 1/16/2018

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Some: Some kids have runny noses every time they are teething.

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Dr. Charles Breaux answered

Specializes in Pediatric Surgery

Most: Most umbilical hernias found in babies will spontaneously resolve (without surgery) by school age.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Babies: Babies see red and yellow first, usually around 4-6 weeks of age if they are full term.

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Pediatric: Pediatric dentists are growth & development specialists. 1st dental exam for your baby age 1.

Answered 11/22/2016

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Getting: Getting water in the ear does not cause otitis media (middle-ear infections).

Answered 9/15/2013

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If: If you can soothe an infant in any way without feeding them they are not hungry at that time.

Answered 4/9/2013

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

While: While the merits of circumcision in men can be debated, there is less penile cancer when circumcised.

Answered 5/14/2013

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Women: Women who took iron supplements during pregnancy had lower risk of anemia & low-birth weight babies.

Answered 6/24/2013

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Infants: Infants will keep on crying until their needs are met. Stay as calm as you can be. Do not overreact!

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Babies: Babies who are breastfed have lower risks of ear & gastrointestinal infections, diabetes & obesity.

Answered 8/9/2013

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Breast: Breast milk contains antibodies that protect newborns from infections. Please breast feed!

Answered 3/31/2014

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

IgA: Iga and igg antibodies provide newborn immunity through breast milk.

Answered 8/23/2020

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When: When a child is acting in a healthy way, they usually are healthy.

Answered 3/31/2014

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

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Low: Low levels of neutrophils (neutropenia) in the blood leads to bacterial infections, deep skin absces.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Don't: Don't let your baby 's crying spells fool you .Understand what they mean and fill his / her needs.

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