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Preparing and Storing Formula

PREPARING AND STORING FORMULA

Make sure your baby's formula is as safe as it is nutritious.

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Teething Truths and Myths

TEETHING TRUTHS AND MYTHS

Find out which symptoms are -- and aren't -- associated with teething.

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Coping With Bad News

COPING WITH BAD NEWS

The father of a child born with Down syndrome and a heart condition shares suggestions for coping with bad news about your baby's development.

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How to Find A Good Pediatrician

HOW TO FIND A GOOD PEDIATRICIAN

Steven Shelov, M.D., provides guidelines on finding the right pediatrician for your baby.

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Feeding 101: When to Introduce Solid Foods

FEEDING 101: WHEN TO INTRODUCE SOLID FOODS

Tips and guidelines on introducing solid foods, from pediatric gastroenterologist Graciela Wetzler.

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Is Your Baby Ready for Solid Foods?

IS YOUR BABY READY FOR SOLID FOODS?

When-and-how guidelines for introducing solid foods.

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The Circumcision Debate

THE CIRCUMCISION DEBATE

Facts to help you make a decision about your baby.

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Giving Medicine to Infants and Children

GIVING MEDICINE TO INFANTS AND CHILDREN

Safety measures for administering medicine.

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Should My Baby Be Circumsized?

SHOULD MY BABY BE CIRCUMSIZED?

Mamatha Sundaresh, M.D., explores issues related to circumcision.

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Fevers: When to Call the Doctor

FEVERS: WHEN TO CALL THE DOCTOR

Pervez Faruqi, Attending Pediatrician at Infants and Children's Hospital of Brooklyn discusses fever management.

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When a Cold is not a Cold

WHEN A COLD IS NOT A COLD

Sometimes the symptoms we associate with a cold actually signal another upper respiratory infection. Dr. Marcus identifies the common cold and other ills that may be mistaken for a cold.

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Baby Poop: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly!

BABY POOP: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY!

The low-down on what's what when it comes to baby BMs.

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Sunscreen for Babies

SUNSCREEN FOR BABIES

Dr. Lita Aeder provides guidance on protecting baby's skin from the sun.

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Tricks for Treating Cradle Cap

TRICKS FOR TREATING CRADLE CAP

Tips for treating the benign skin condition of your baby's scalp.

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Well-Baby Exams

WELL-BABY EXAMS

Find out what you can expect from your baby's first visits to the pediatrician.

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How to Use a Humidifier Safely

HOW TO USE A HUMIDIFIER SAFELY

Choosing, placing, using and cleaning a humidifier safely.

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Baby Meals Made Easy: Recipes and Feeding Tips

BABY MEALS MADE EASY: RECIPES AND FEEDING TIPS

Learn to make simple homemade baby food.

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Baby Spit-Up: What's Normal, What's Not

BABY SPIT-UP: WHAT'S NORMAL, WHAT'S NOT

Pediatric gastroenterologist Graciela Wetzler, MD explains the causes of infant vomiting, and how to alleviate it.

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Does Your Baby Need Vitamin Supplements?

DOES YOUR BABY NEED VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS?

Beth Weinhouse outlines the special considerations governing your baby's need for vitamin supplements.

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Understanding Picky Eaters

UNDERSTANDING PICKY EATERS

Doctors Aviva Schein and Ravi Raheja shed light on why a growing child may become fickle eater.

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Common Infant Ailments

COMMON INFANT AILMENTS

How to spot and treat common ills, but always consult your doctor first.

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Teething Guide

TEETHING GUIDE

Cathy Garrard guides you through understanding what to expect, what's normal, and what you can do to help during your baby's teething process.

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Help for Colicky Babies

HELP FOR COLICKY BABIES

Methods to try to soothe a colicky baby.

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The Umbilical Cord Remnant

THE UMBILICAL CORD REMNANT

Learn how to care for it and the red flag symptoms of infection.

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Baby's Health: Sick Alerts

BABY'S HEALTH: SICK ALERTS

Mike Kelly, Pediatric Intensivist at Maimonides Medical Center, explains the signs to look for to identify a sick child.

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Infant Massage

INFANT MASSAGE

Techniques and benefits of baby massage to promote health and bonding.

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Food Allergies: They're Not As Common As You Think

FOOD ALLERGIES: THEY'RE NOT AS COMMON AS YOU THINK

Michael G. Marcus, M.D., looks at testing and treatment for pediatric food allergies.

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Bedtime Blues

BEDTIME BLUES

Dr. Mindell offers tips on sleep deprivation.

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How Does Your Baby Grow?

HOW DOES YOUR BABY GROW?

Doris Taha, M.D., and Henry Anhalt, D.O. discuss baby's growth during the first year.

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Food Allergies in Babies

FOOD ALLERGIES IN BABIES

Pediatric gastroenterologist Graciela Wetzler explains the basics of food allergies.

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Your Baby's First Taste of Solid Foods

YOUR BABY'S FIRST TASTE OF SOLID FOODS

Some tips for starting off on the right food with solid foods.

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Solid Foods Chart

SOLID FOODS CHART

Track your baby's solid-foods progress with our handy chart.

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Keeping Your Baby Warm

KEEPING YOUR BABY WARM

Tips for keeping your baby at the right temperature.

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RSV: When Colds Become Serious

RSV: WHEN COLDS BECOME SERIOUS

Prevention and treatment of the most common cause of acute bronchiolitis.

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How to Protect Your Baby's Skin this Winter

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR BABY'S SKIN THIS WINTER

Keep baby's skin healthy during the cold, dry season.

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How Much Formula Does Your Baby Need?

HOW MUCH FORMULA DOES YOUR BABY NEED?

Vital signs for determining how much to feed your baby.

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