Heat-Related Hives in Toddlers

Hives are red, itchy welts. Heat hives are more accurately described as heat rashes or cholinergic urticaria. They can develop after activities that raise your toddler's body temperature.

Carly Roman
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Why a Toddler Is Nervous and Covers the Ears

Even a toddler who has a wide vocabulary will not always be to explain what she’s feeling. Physical cues like covering her ears or having a scared or tense expression on her face may be her way of telling you she has a problem.

Kathryn Walsh
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Symptoms of Overstimulation in a Toddler

Toddlers have started to gain control over their ability to react to stimuli in the environment. They learn to shut things out in ways they couldn't as infants. However, they're still new at this skill and can get overstimulated after a long day or by being around too many people or too much excitement.

Bridgette Redman
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Signs and Symptoms of a Fat Malabsorption in a Toddler

Fat malabsorption is an inability of the intestine to absorb fats. Fats are essential nutrients needed for energy and growth. A number of diseases of the intestine, liver and pancreas can lead to this condition. Toddlers can be severely affected by fat malabsorption due to their rapid rate of growth.

Sriram Ramgopal
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My Toddler Has Red Palms & Soles of the Feet

A child with red palms and soles of the feet likely has a mild virus called hand, foot and mouth disease. It’s not uncommon for half a daycare class to have this illness at the same time due to the highly contagious nature of the virus and frequent diaper changing within the facility.

Melissa McNamara
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Should You Be Worried if Your Toddler Eats Dirt?

Anyone who has spent time with toddlers knows their propensity for putting anything and everything in their mouths. It's natural for a young child to explore his world by tasting different items. Some researchers suggest the practice is evolutionary.

Kathy Mair
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Face Blisters on a Toddler

Your toddler may develop blisters on her face for a variety of reasons, from chicken pox to impetigo or the Coxsackie virus. While rashes on the face are common for young children and may have causes as benign as excessive drooling, blisters on the face typically indicate a viral or bacterial infection.

Natalie Smith
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How to Decrease Mucus Drainage in a Toddler

Increased mucus drainage in toddlers could be the result of an allergy, a viral infection such as a cold or flu, or a bacterial infection, such as sinusitis. The mucus drainage may present as a runny nose or the mucus can drain down the back of the throat and cause a sore throat and coughing.

Max Whitmore
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Should Toddlers Eat Pickles?

It wasn't too long ago when your toddler was eating the softest, purist foods you could supply, but now that she and her appetite are expanding, it's a good idea to ask which new foods are appropriate and which aren't for her young, growing body.

Leigha Butler
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How to Treat a Toddler Who Bit His Tongue

Mouth injuries are common for toddlers learning to walk and maintain balance. A fall can drive new teeth into the tongue and form a laceration. First aid is the same for children as it is for adults, but it's more difficult with a crying toddler. The goals are to control bleeding, reduce swelling and prevent infection.

Darla Ferrara
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What Can My Toddler Eat When She Is Throwing Up?

Your toddler may contract a gastrointestinal virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. Most of the time, these viruses pass within a couple of days and can be treated at home. The most important consideration is to keep your toddler well-hydrated by offering clear fluids in small amounts for the duration of the illness.

Michelle Kulas
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How to Help Toddlers with Stuffy Noses Sleep

As your toddler grows, he is more likely to touch and explore everything. As a result, your child is probably more likely to catch a cold. Toddlers are also more likely to become sick during the fall and winter or if you have school-aged children at home.

Michelle Zehr
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