Baby: Health--Baby
Keep baby healthy and happy with information on colic, illnesses, immunizations, sleeping, feeding, and other baby health care topics
Can Colic Be Cured?
The nation's top experts say yes. Soothe your baby with their groundbreaking adviceGet the Scoop on Baby Poop
Your baby's, um, business is a good guide to her health. We tell you the signs
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Getting your baby into a sleep routine that benefits both of you
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Knowing how to perform infant CPR could save a baby's life
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Are flu shots really safe for babies?
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My grandson has been an excessive baby drooler since birth. He is 20 months old now, with a full set of teeth, and we're still changing his bib every thirty minutes or so. Another concern: He hasn't started talking yet. Do you think these problems are related?
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My 3-month-old son refuses to sleep on his back or in his crib. In fact, he seems to prefer being in an upright position (such as in a carrier or swing) when he's sleeping. It was fine when he was a newborn, but now he's getting too big. How can I get him used to sleeping in his crib and on his back?
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Is it "only" colic? Maybe not. Here, new thinking on what may cause colic
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My 5-week-old baby makes crying and grunting noises while asleep. He has reflux and is on Prilosec. Could that be the cause? Also, it seems like he isn't sleeping very deeply. Could this be a problem?
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Find out what to do if your baby is awake all day, but sleeps all night.
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My six-week-old takes 20-minute catnaps during the day. As a result, she is often overtired and cries herself to sleep. How can I get her to nap longer during the day?
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Is it possible for colic to be inherited? My husband's daughter claims that since her son suffered from colic, our new baby will probably be colicky too. Neither of my children from my previous marriage had colic, so I'm a little skeptical. Is there any truth to this, or is it just another old wives' tale?
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Getting and keeping twins asleep can be tough. Find out how.
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My 10-month-old hasn't started teething yet, but I can see the beginning of 2 teeth -- one on top and one on the bottom, just barely under his gums. It's been about a month now, and they still haven't completely come through. He's eating several table foods now, and doesn't seem to be in any pain. Should I be concerned about his toothlessness?
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When drooling continues after teething ends
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Find out what to do when your baby spits up.
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When Baby Refuses to Nap
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Does your baby suffer from Eczema?
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Think your child may have colic? Read Dr. Sear's advice.
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How to handle fevers, coughs, colds - and keep your baby healthy
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We're flying cross-country in a few days to visit my parents, but my baby was just diagnosed with an ear infection. Is it okay to fly, or will the cabin pressure make her ear infection worse?













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