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• Baby Fever
  When Should You Worry When Baby Has a Fever?
• Fevers During Pregnancy
  Should Moms-to-be Worry when they Get a Fever?
• Febrile Seizures
  What Causes Febrile Seizures in Small Children?
• Baby Fevers, Falls and Fussiness
  An ER Doctor Explains the Top Complaints in the Emergency Room
• West Nile Virus
  Texas Children's Hospital Encourages Parents to Keep Watch
• Nursing's Got the Better of Me
  The Not-so-glamorous Side of Breastfeeding
• The Risks of RSV
  Watching for Signs of Respiratory Syncytial Virus
• Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
  How Much Do You Know About This Viral Infection?
• Should You Take Your Baby to the Emergency Room?
  The Top 5 Reasons for Taking Your Baby to the ER
• Tackling Influenza
  Healthy Decisions This Flu Season

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• Nasal Congestion in Infants
  When Baby's All Stopped Up
• The Facts About RSV
  What Every Parent Should Know About RSV
• All Stopped Up
  Nasal Congestion in Infants
• When Baby Has a Cold
  Comforting Baby During Illness
• Colds, Flu and Baby
  Comforting Baby During a Cold or Flu
• Urinary Tract Infections and Bedwetting
  Help for Parents of Children With Special Needs
• Sniffles, Falls and Fever
  When Not to Worry
• Pediatricians Sound Off
  What Doctors Wish Parents of Small Children Would Worry About
• Surviving "Strep"
  More Than Just a Sore Throat
• Kiss Off
  Facing the Facts and Myths of Mononucleosis
• For the Health of My Child
  Short Stories About Breastfeeding
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
  Why Moms-to-be Shouldn't Even Have "Just One"
• Recognizing Mastitis
  Is It the Flu or Mastitis?
• Babies and Ear Infections
  Symptoms and Treatment of Ear Infections
• The ABCs of UTIs
  Identifying and Treating Urinary Tract Infections
• Childhood Respiratory Illnesses
  When Baby Sneezes and Wheezes
• Piercing Baby's Ears
  Should You Pierce a Baby's Ears?
• Nervous About Ticks?
  Keeping Young Explorers Safe Outdoors
• Swine Flu and Babies
  Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment for the Swine Flu
• April Showers, May Flowers – and Allergies
  How to Beat the Springtime Sniffles
• Fighting Back
  How to Survive Flu Season, Even Without a Shot
• The Buzz on Bugs and Babies
  Summer's Small Pests Can Pose Big Dangers
• Fifth Disease
  The Signs and Symptoms of Fifth Disease
• Actions Speak Louder Than Colds
  A Mom's Advice on Surviving Flu Season
• Maysa Leak
  Motherhood and All that Jazz
• Pink Eye in Babies and Toddlers
  Debunking the Myths of Pink Eye
• Sunburn and Babies
  When Sunshine Doesn't Make a Baby Happy
• Ear Infections in Babies
  How to Spot and Treat a Common Infant Ailment
• Toxic Mold Part One
  One Family's Story on Dealing with Toxic Mold
• The Human Body
  Tips on How to Talk to Your Preschooler
• Swimmer's Ear
  Quick Treatment Is Key
• Whooping Cough
  Protecting Babies and Toddlers From Pertussis
• Chicken Pox
  No Longer an Inevitable Rite of Passage
• Babies and Dehydration
  Recognizing the Signs of Dehydration
• Fifth Disease and Pregnancy
  The Risks of Fifth Disease for Pregnant Women
• Growing Pains
  Those Annoying Little Aches
• Swine Flu and Pregnancy
  How Does the Influenza H1N1 Strain Affect Mom-to-be?
• Cat Scratch Disease
  Is Your Child At Risk?
• Pregnancy and the UTI
  Understanding and Treating a Common Illness
• A Look at Homeopathy and Pregnancy
  Will Homeopathy Work for You?
• RSV and Babies
  Battling the Wintertime Bug
• Not-so-common Baby Health Ailments
  My Baby Has What?
• All About Breastfed Baby Bowel Movements
  What Goes in Must Come Out!
• Vaccine Evolutions
  What Every Canadian Parent Needs to Know
• Tummy Troubles and Toddlers
  A Doctor Gives Tips on Handling Little One's Bellyaches
• When Is a Headache More Than Just a Headache?
  Warning Signs From Texas Children's Hospital
• A New Look at RSV
  The Facts and Latest Research on Respiratory Syncytial Virus
• Overwhelmed by OCD
  Helping Kids Who Can't Stop
• Achieving Pregnancy
  10 Tips for Men Trying to Conceive
• Prenatal Blood Testing
  The Facts on Blood Tests During Pregnancy
• Creating the Home Medical Kit
  Have What You Need At Your Fingertips
• Cord Blood
  Cord Blood is the Gift of Life
• Common Respiratory Illnesses in Babies
  Should They Be Treated at Home or at the Hospital?
• Swine Flu Questions Answered
  What Pregnant Women Need to Know About the Swine Flu Vaccine
• Warm Weather Worries
  Texas Children's Hospital Provides Tips for a Safe Summer
• Taking Baby to the ER
  A Dcotor Tells You What You Should Know Before You Go
• The Flu Bug
  Protecting Your Kids From Influenza
• Back-to-school Shots
  Vaccinations and Your Preschooler
• The Art of Prenatal Massage
  Learn the Art of Massage During Pregnancy
• Fetal Distress
  The Causes of Fetal Distress
• Natural Healing for Small Children
  Meet Dr. Mother Nature
• Telling Family to Butt out of Your Reproductive Life!
  Who Controls Your Future Fertility?
• Salmonella in Babies
  Causes and Risks of Salmonella for Infants
• Are We Over-medicating Our Babies?
  Here's Another Dose, Baby
• Ear Tube Surgery and Toddlers
  The Ins and Outs of Ear Tube Surgery
• Fight Cabin Fever
  Tips to Survive the Long, Cold Winter Days
• Failure to Progress
  The Causes and Risks of Failure to Progress During Labor
• Combating Allergies
  Helping Your Child Get a Good Night's Sleep
• Combating Allergies in Toddlers
  Helping Your Child Get a Good Night's Sleep
• Back to Reality
  8 Tips to Acclimate from Your Travels Back to the Real World
• Summer Safety
  Don't Let Your Kids Get Dehydrated
• Disagreeing With Your Pediatrician
  What to Do When Opinions About Baby's Health Collide
• Giving Medicine to Babies
  Helping Baby Take Medications
• Weaning Issues for Breastfeeding Moms
  What is Happening to My Body?
• Teens and Crohn's Disease
  A Medical Reason for Unexplained Weight Loss
• Peanut Allergies and Breastfeeding
  The Facts of Nut Allergies and Nursing
• The Cold and Cough Medication Ban
  Why Were Infant Cold Syrups Removed from Store Shelves?
• Migraine Headaches During Pregnancy
  Tips for Dealing with Migraines While Pregnant
• Dental Dangers
  Why Taking Care of Baby's Teeth Starts Now
• The Facts on Miscarriage
  Causes, Signs, Symptoms and Trying to Conceive Again After Miscarriage
• Toxoplasmosis
  Preventing Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy
• A Guide to the First Months After Birth
  Signs of Illness in a Newborn
• Travel Ailments in Toddlers
  From Car Sickness to Sea Sickness
• Piercing Problems
  When Fashion Trends Go Wrong
• Bringing Up Bedwetting
  Talking to Your Doctor About Enuresis
• Create a Nurturing Environment for Baby
  5 Activities and Behaviors to Rethink When Bringing Home a New Baby
• Pets and Preschoolers
  Choosing the Right Pet for Your Family
• Home Staging
  Preparing Your Home to Sell, Inside and Out
• Constipation in Babies
  What Causes Constipation in Infants?
• Baby's Day Out
  A New Mom and New Baby Get out of the House
• Cold Symptoms During Pregnancy
  Battling the Bug While Expecting
• Taking a Night-time Stroll
  Children and Sleepwalking
• Lauralee Bell
  Soap Star is Still Young, but No Longer Restless
• A Cup a Day
  Grow Your Own Tea Garden
• Bacterial vs. Viral Infections
  What's the Difference Between Bacterial and Viral Infections in Babies?
• Some Not Too Baby-friendly Places
  Places Places You May Not Want to Take Your Baby
• The Facts on Hives
  What Causes Those Angry Red Bumps?
• There She Blows!
  Projectile Vomiting in Infants
• Chronic Bowel Syndrome and Pregnancy
  The Effects of Chronic Bowel Disease on Pregnancy
• Are Insect Repellents Safe for Babies?
  Safely Keep Bugs Away from Baby
• Kassie DePaiva
  Soap Mom Brings a Voice to a Silent Problem
• The Hot Days of Summer
  Keeping Hydrated While on the Road
• Holding Baby Skin to Skin to Calm
  A Powerful Way to Calm and Soothe
• Schedule of Childhood Vaccinations
  
• Common Skin Problems in Toddlers
  Boo-Boos, Bruises and Bumps in Small Children
• The Bunny Hop?
  What to Consider Before Bringing Home a Rabbit
• Life, Liberty, the Pursuit of Happiness and a Vacation?
  A 3-step Plan for Breaking the Vacation Entitlement Mindset
• Lupus and Pregnancy
  How Does Lupus Affect Pregnancy?
• On the Road With an Infant
  How Can You Keep Babies Happy and Safe on Long Car Trips?
• Treating Ticks
  A Natural, Integrated Approach to Lyme Disease
• Exotic Pets and Babies
  Are Nontraditional Animals a Good Idea Around Babies and Toddlers?
• Exercise During a Twin Pregnancy
  Multiply the Benefits!
• Caring for Baby After C-section
  Tips on Taking Care of Your Newborn After a C-section
• Brilliant Baskets
  Fun and Easy Alternatives to Candy
• Preparing for Preemies
  Making the Move From Hospital to Home
• Prenatal Massage for Stress Relief
  Massage for Prenatal Health and Comfort
• Women's Health and the Environment
  A Factsheet
• Miracle Birth Stories of Very Premature Babies
  An Excerpt
• A Camping We Will Go!
  One Mother's Journey Back to Camp
• Night Terrors
  When Kids Go Bump in the Night
• Rashes in Small Children
  Deciphering Summer's Most Common Skin Ailments
• Kelly Preston
  Glam Mom Fighting Back Against Chemicals
• Goin' up North
  Minnesota's Winter Playground
• Start the New Year Right
  Resolutions for Mothers of Multiples
• Easing Labor Pain Part One
  The Complete Guide to a More Comfortable and Rewarding Childbirth
• Letters to the Editor
  

• When should I take my toddler to the doctor if she has a fever?
• What is the most common reason that parents bring a child to the emergency room?
• When should I call the doctor when my child has the flu?
• How should I treat my child's flu symptoms?
• At what age is it OK to give children aspirin?
• Is fever a normal side effect of the MMR shot?
• My child was running a temperature last night, but he really didn't have any other symptoms. After fever-reducing medicine before bed, his temperature is lower, but still not normal. Is there a way I can tell for sure that he is too sick for school?
• Is there a way I can tell for sure that he is too sick for school?
• What are the most common infections you see in the emergency room?
• Do you feed a fever, starve a cold or vice versa?

more expert q&a

• What are the top reasons a parent brings a child to the emergency room?
• What are the red flags that signal a child may be dehydrated?
• Is it OK to take aspirin during pregnancy?
• My child just doesn't seem like himself. Should I be worried?
• What can I use for seasonal allergies?
• What is the flu, or influenza?
• I just found out that I am pregnant and I am concerned about my body temperature. It is between 99.1 in the morning and 100.2 in the evening. Is this normal?
• Can you tell me about CVS?
• Why is it that pregnant women should not be around and change cat litter boxes?
• When should you get medical help for a dehydrated child?
• I've heard you should not give children Tylenol. Why?
• My child complains frequently of stomachaches. What questions do I need to ask him to find out why his stomach hurts?
• What is dehydration?
• Should my child get the chickenpox vaccine?
• Is it safe to get a flu shot while breastfeeding?
• What can I do at home for my child's tummy troubles?
• What should I know about the chicken pox vaccine?
• I got a flu shot through work, but I still ended up with the flu? Why? If the shot doesn't really protect me, than why get one at all?
• What vital information will the emergency room doctor need when I take my child in?
• Is there a nutritional supplement to relieve my 5-year-old's leg cramps (growing pains)?
• What can I do about a cold or the flu when I'm pregnant?
• What can I do about a cold or the flu when I'm pregnant?
• What is Roseola, and could my 6-week-old baby be at risk?
• What are the risks of Strep B infection?
• I just weaned and now one breast is tender. Is it mastitis?
• My 3-year-old refuses to take medicine of any kind. What can I do?
• Can I take acetaminophen (Tylenol, paracetamol) during pregnancy?
• During pregnancy, can a herpes outbreak harm the baby?
• How will I know if my child is dehydrated?
• What medicines/first aid items are essential to pack when going away with young children?
• What is RSV and is there a vaccine for it?
• How will fibromyalgia affect my pregnancy?
• My son has very bad breath. Is this normal?
• What are the risks and side effects of the flu shot?
• What tests will be baby have at the emergency room?
• Should young children get the chicken pox vaccine?
• Should young children get the Chicken Pox vaccine?
• Are ear thermometers really all that accurate?
• Do you have any tips on preventing dehydration in babies and toddlers?
• How do I know which emergency room to take my child to?
• I have had mastitis in one or the other breast since soon after delivery.
• What are the most serious childhood illnesses I should worry about with my child who is in daycare?