Parenting success relies on understanding developmental benchmarks, managing maternal health during and after pregnancy, and implementing effective behavioral strategies for toddlers and teenagers.
Eggs are nutritious and high in protein, but they're also high in cholesterol. Although your child needs some cholesterol to grow healthy and strong, too much cholesterol in the diet is linked to high blood cholesterol levels later in life, which can lead to heart disease.
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Mucus lines the inside of the nasal passages, preventing germs and infection from entering your baby's nose. But when your infant is sick, a build-up of mucus in her nasal passages might make breathing and sleeping uncomfortable.
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Whether your child is teething, has a cavity or just got his braces tightened, a toothache causes discomfort and irritation. Until you can take your child to the dentist, use home remedies and over-the-counter care to make the pain bearable.
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If you have had gastric bypass surgery, you may notice your skin sagging under the arms, on the stomach and on the buttocks. Your sagging skin is completely normal and usually means you have lost a significant amount of weight, according to Dr.
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Bifocals are dual-vision glasses that allow the patient to see two different vision prescriptions through the same lens. Bifocals can often be identified because they look like a normal glasses lens with a portion of another lens resting on top, either in a circular or sliver shape.
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During pregnancy, all substances that the mother consumes, either beneficial and dangerous, are passed on to the child. If a pregnant woman consumes cocaine during her pregnancy, the child may not develop properly.
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If your child is suffering from puffy bags under her eyes, it may not be due to a serious medical condition. Bags under the eyes may be caused by allergies, a sinus infection or a lack of sleep, according to Better Medicine. By pinpointing the cause of your child's puffy eyes, you can help eliminate the problem.
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Benadryl, known generically as diphenhydramine, is an antihistamine medication approved for use in most children, says pediatrician William Sears on his website AskDrSears.com. Benadryl is used to treat swelling, itching, runny nose, rash and sneezing that can accompany an allergic reaction.
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If your child has been lying awake at night with a hacking cough, you can help make his night more bearable. Most likely, your child's cough is caused by a cold or the flu. If your child's cough lasts more than a few days or is accompanied by any serious symptoms, consult a doctor.
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