Baby Fever and Pain

If your baby has a fever, or appears to be in pain, cue Dr. Mom. Yes, that's you! Learn all about how to treat Baby's fever, aches, and pains, and when you should call the (other) doctor.
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Got the Right Dose?

Before you reach into the medicine cabinet, do you know how much medicine Baby needs? Make sure!

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Swine Flu Symptoms and Treatments for Families
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The Facts about Fevers and Febrile Seizures
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The Family Medicine Cabinet
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The Family Medicine Chest Checklist
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The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Baby Thermometer
Thermometer technology has advanced far beyond the slender glass stick filled with mercury. The new thermometers go in ears, mouths, and ... Read More
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There's What in His Ear?!
Little kids have little ears--but are enormously curious. And the results of their "What if I ..." experiments often land them in the ER. Here ... Read More
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There's What in His Nose?!
Curious kids love to put things in their noses! What are the biggest culprits? Here are the top 10 things kids tend to stick up their nostrils. ... Read More
To Pierce or Not to Pierce? The Baby Earring Debate
Some parents have their daughters' ears pierced as babies, some choose to wait much longer. Learn the pros and cons of piercing young ... Read More
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Top 10 Things Kids Accidentally Swallow
Guilty of chewing on pen caps or biting your nails? Freud called it oral fixation, but babies consider it exploration. Dr. Laura A. Jana ... Read More
Understanding E. coli Infection and HUS
During this season of county fairs, picnics, and summer and fall festivals, your child is at a higher risk of ingesting contaminated food. ... Read More
What is Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease?
Coxsackie viral infections are common and often occur without symptoms. What causes this virus, what age group is most susceptible to it, and ... Read More
What to Do If Your Baby Is Choking
What to Do If Your Baby Is Choking (Video)
Would you know what to do if your baby was choking? Learn the skills that could save a life.
When You Should Call the Doctor
Should you call the doctor or wait and see? Five symptoms in your infant you don't want to ignore.
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Your Child or Baby Has a Fever, Now What?
Your little one is rosy cheeked and fussy. You rush to grab a thermometer and your instincts are right—she has a fever. Learn what to do next. ... Read More
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