Baby Health Care: Fever, Rash, and Feeding Advice for Infants

Managing infant health concerns including fever care, teething symptoms, and digestive issues like colic or gas. Information on nursing diets and skin conditions.

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Does Tea Have a Dehydrating Effect?

Tea and other caffeinated beverages purportedly lead to dehydration because they can have a diuretic effect. Some studies show that caffeinated drinks such as tea are just as hydrating as water when consumed in moderate amounts. Caffeine may dehydrate you if you consume 500 mg or more per day.

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