How to Treat Boils in a Toddler
Boils, which look like large pimples, are tender, red bumps on the skin caused by bacteria. Boils are typically minor infections that can be treated at home.
Read more →Toddler Care: Potty Training, Sleep Habits & Development
Guiding toddlers requires mastering potty training methods, establishing sleep routines, and monitoring linguistic and physical growth milestones.
Natural Ways to Calm a Toddler's Cough
Coughs are common in toddlers, and can be caused by the common cold, whooping cough or other viruses. The Food and Drug Administration warns not to give children over-the-counter cough medicine because of the risk of overdose and side effects such as heart problems.
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Activities for Autistic Toddlers
According to PubMed Health, autism is a developmental disorder that is present before the age of 3. People with autism have difficulty with social interactions and communication skills. There is no cure for autism, nor do scientists know the cause.
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How to Soothe a Toddler with Sunburn at Night
A toddler can become sunburned in a matter of minutes, but symptoms may not show up until six to 12 hours following sun exposure. Even minor sunburns in toddlers can leave the skin warm, red and painful and interfere with sleep. More severe burns can cause chills, blisters, headaches, vomiting and general illness.
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What Do I Feed My 1-year-old Now That She's Off Formula?
A child's first birthday often marks the transition from formula to cow's milk and more solid foods. At this point, most babies already have a taste of mashed baby food and possibly table food.
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Can Diarrhea Cause a Rash in a Toddler?
Parents do everything to keep their kids healthy, but kids still get sick. If your toddler experiences a rash and diarrhea, he may have a medical condition, such as fifth disease or a milk allergy. Diarrhea can also be the cause of a toddler’s diaper rash.
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When to Go to the ER for Toddler Dehydration
Dehydration occurs when the body does not get all of the fluid that it needs to operate properly. According to the Babycenter website, babies and children are more susceptible to this condition. Your toddler can develop dehydration if he has a fever, sweats profusely, vomits or experiences chronic diarrhea.
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Why Do Toddlers Laugh When Disciplined?
Up until now, your child has spent a lot of time being coddled and held and taught. Now that she’s 2 years old, she’s ready to take on the world on her own terms. While turning 2 brings other exciting milestones, one most notably is the prevalence of tantrums and other acts of defiance.
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Rash Under Arm in Toddlers
Your toddler has been playing all day, and now there's a mysterious rash under his arm. If a rash appears under your toddler’s arm with no other symptoms, it could be from contact dermatitis, atopic eczema or even Lyme disease.
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The Best Vegetables for Toddlers
Vegetables can be one of the most difficult foods to convince your toddler to eat. It is important to feed your toddler vegetables because they contain key vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that support healthy growth.
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How to Potty Train a 16-Month-Old
Potty training can be a long process. Most children are ready to begin potty training at 24 to 27 months, according to the University of Michigan Health System. However, you can start as early as 16 months.
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Height & Weight Percentiles of Infants & Toddlers
In order to assist doctors in plotting children's height and weight, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention developed growth and weight percentile charts. These charts show how the size and growth patterns of one child compare with other children of the same age and gender.
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Alkaline Phosphatase in Toddlers
Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme necessary for normal phosphate metabolism found in several different tissues in your body. Circulating blood levels of the enzyme change with age as well as a variety of medical conditions.
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How Much Sleep Should a 17-Month-Old Baby Get?
Everyone needs a certain amount of sleep to maintain health, but growing children need more sleep than adults. The amount of time children should sleep is loosely based on age but also on a child’s individual needs.
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Brown Teeth in Toddlers
The appearance of brown teeth in your toddler can be unsettling, especially if the discoloration is accompanied by additional symptoms such as pain, fussiness or crying. Brown teeth can be a sign of mild to severe tooth problems. Some tooth discoloration requires the care of a dentist.
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Vitamins for My 1-Year-Old
Whether your toddler is unadventurous with food or has a medical condition that prevents him from eating well, getting children to eat a balanced diet isn’t always simple. Giving your 1-year-old vitamins can help ensure that your toddler gets all of the nutrients he needs to grow properly.
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How to Get a Wooden Splinter Out of a Toddler's Foot
Because toddlers tend to drag their feet when they walk, rarely watch where they are going and are often without thick-soled shoes, they are prone to splinters in their feet. Aside from some pain and a small risk of infection, most splinters are not cause for alarm and are treatable at home.
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How to Help a Wheezing Toddler
Treatment of toddler wheezing depends largely on the underlying cause. Wheezing is a symptom, not a disease. Viral respiratory infections are the most common cause, followed by childhood asthma, notes the parenting site BabyCenter. Colds, allergies and other illnesses also trigger wheezing.
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Soft Food Ideas for Toddlers Cutting Molars
Toddlers are notoriously picky eaters, but the situation can become even worse when children are cutting their molars and chewing becomes painful.
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My Toddler Is Vomiting After Swimming
As a parent, watching your child become ill after a fun activity such as swimming can lead to worry and anxiety. Most of the time, vomiting after swimming resolves within a few hours, although vomiting that persists can lead to complications such as dehydration.
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