Dealing with a fussy and crying baby is just a rite of passage in parenthood. But when your baby is extra irritable and seems to be acting out of character, it’s usually an indicator that something is wrong. When this is the case, your biggest concern is to quickly find the culprit causing their distress, …
While it’s easy to worry about your child’s stomach pain, the good news is that it’s not serious in most cases. Many children can get by with no treatment or use kids’ stomach pain home remedies, including ginger ale, warm compresses, and heating pads. However, the reality is that stomach pain in children is wide-ranging, …
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Hearing that your child is suffering from an acute upper respiratory infection sounds scary. But what does this mean in layman’s terms? Essentially, your child has a cold. It is not as frightening as you may think, but it is still never a cause for celebration. Especially if you have to pick them up from …
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Picture this: your daughter wakes up, holding her neck, and says, “Mommy, my throat hurts.” You think it could just be due to the changes in the weather, so you offer her some water and a warm breakfast, hoping it will clear up in no time. But unfortunately, that does not do the trick. Now …
Spit up, burp cloths, blowouts, wipes, and bibs. All of these come with having a baby because they often project fluids over mom and dad. Most babies spit up or have diaper leaks because their little bodies are still learning to operate. These occurrences are normal and expected and not cause for concern. However, what …
There is nothing more precious than your baby and their happiness. So, when your child isn’t feeling their best, you want to do everything you can to make them more comfortable. As we all have learned, our health is a number one priority for our families. But often, a baby will develop allergies that result …
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Have you ever worried whether your child has asthma or allergies from their coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath? They can collapse on the ground with severe panting after chasing the soccer ball down the field or tagging their friend in cul de sac games. These scenarios happen so often until, at some point, you …
Does your child seem fussier than usual? Are they tugging on their ears, protecting the side of their head, or particularly afraid of anything that might touch their outer ears? Most parents know exactly what these signs mean: an ear infection. But even experienced parents need Google to find out when it’s time to take …
Has your child felt awful since last night after they ate your chicken dish for dinner? When you consider the possibility of raw foods and cross-contamination with fruits and vegetables while cooking, you are safe to question whether food poisoning was behind it. This illness’s possibility becomes even more apparent when they complain about stomach …
As a rule, illness never strikes at a convenient time. And as a full-time working parent, there is never a good time, especially if you live in a rural area. Giving your children the care and attention they need while working full-time is a juggling act. When everyone is healthy, add in a sudden or …
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