First Aid

Oh no, your little one has a boo-boo? Paging Dr. Mommy! Cuts, rashes, nosebleeds, and fevers are all part of a typical childhood. Find out what you need to know about first aid for kids.
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How to Perform Baby CPR
How to Perform Baby CPR (Video)
Infant CPR is a skill all new parents should know. Learn the basics from an American Red Cross training specialist.
Lifesaving Techniques Every Parent Should Know
Little ones require special lifesaving techniques. As a parent, it is important to understand what to do and when. Take a primer in CPR basics ... Read More
More Than Just Bumps and Bruises: 5 Common Childhood Injuries
Whether it is a bumped head or a suspiciously puffy eye, find out what you need to know about some common childhood problems. ... Read More
Q&A: Should my baby's red lump be looked at?
My six-month-old daughter has a red bump right above her belly button. I noticed it a few days ago and it has not gone away. Do I need to have it ... Read More
Q&A: What is contact dermatitis?
What is contact dermatitis? Is it the same as diaper rash?
Rash Remarks: All About Eczema
Eczema, mild bane to some and scourge to others, is a descriptive terms for skin inflammation and irritation that manifests itself in many ... Read More
Jasmine Rice
Should Your Baby Stop Eating Rice Cereal?
Another report finds troubling levels of arsenic in rice—including rice cereal.
Summer Rashes: Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
It is the season for strolling barefoot in the grass and enjoying the feel of green plants underfoot. A little knowledge now can prevent ... Read More
The Emergency Room Guide: How to Prepare Before You Go
Whether it's simply because your pediatric office is closed, or a medical emergency, visiting the ER with a little one is far from easy. Find ... Read More
The Facts about Fevers and Febrile Seizures
Although high fevers and seizures can be alarming to parents and caregivers, most have no lasting effects. Find out what to look for when ... Read More
The Family Medicine Cabinet
It's a fact of life that childhood comes with its share of bumps and bruises. Learn guidelines on essential items to store (or not to keep!) in ... Read More
The Family Medicine Chest Checklist
Could your medicine cabinet use a checkup? Use our checklist to ensure your medicines are safe.
The Rundown on Roseola
What exactly is this ubiquitous childhood illness also known as roseola infantum, exanthema subitum, three-day fever, and sixth disease? ... Read More
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
Cotton Swabs
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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