You can download this article as a PDF (English, Spanish). Whether your child is home for summer, on the road with you or away at camp, use these tips to keep your ...

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If your baby is healthy, skip the "What to Do" section. Go directly to the topic that relates to your question for advice. Many newborn rashes that have no clear cause are heat rashes. Heat rashes are ...

Signs of wound infection include pus, spreading redness, increased pain or swelling, and fever A break in the skin (a wound) shows signs of infection Includes infected cuts, scrapes, sutured wounds, ...

Injuries to the lips and mouth Includes inner cheeks and the roof of the mouth (hard and soft palate) Front of the mouth includes the tongue. Also, includes the flap under the upper lip (frenulum).

Painful, shallow ulcers (sores) on the lining of the mouth Found on the gums, inner lips, inner cheeks, or tongue Sores only on the outer lips (such as cold sores) are not covered Canker sores are the ...

We all need iron in our diet to prevent anemia. Certain foods are very good sources of iron. Red meats, fish, and poultry are best. Lunch meats are also a good choice. Children may eat ham or turkey ...

Is this your child's symptom? Injuries to the outer ear, ear canal or eardrum Types of Ear Injuries Cut or Scratch. Most cuts of the outer ear do not need sutures. Bruise. Most bruises of the outer ...

Injuries to the head Includes the scalp, skull and brain Watch your child closely during the first 2 hours after the injury. Have your child lie down and rest until all symptoms have cleared. Note: ...

Symptoms after being in high temperatures (such as heat waves) Symptoms after hard work or sports during hot weather Heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke are covered Prevention of heat exposure ...

Change diapers more often. Focus on preventing skin contact with stool. Rinse your baby's skin with lots of warm water when cleaning off stool. Don't depend on diaper wipes alone to cleanse the skin.

These harmless behaviors fall into 11 general groups. If your baby is healthy, skip the "What to Do" section. Go directly to the topic that relates to your question for advice.