Category: Illness/Injury
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How to Support Your Baby During Bronchiolitis
You are not alone. Know what you can do to support your baby through bronchiolitis.
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Milk Anemia
Your child can get anemia from drinking too much milk.
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Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
I love that Vaseline and hydrocortisone can prevent and care for most eczema flares and are readily available to the moms in the villages of Africa as well as the moms in suburbia USA. There’s something unifying about that!
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Constipation
Constipation is both common and painful. The good news is that with some simple changes it can also be prevented.
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Communication Concerns
My baby’s not talking yet. Should I be concerned? What can I do to help my baby communicate?
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Neonatal Jaundice
Is your baby a little yellow? How is your newborn feeding? What is jaundice? This article links to a tool that can help your healthcare provider plan treatment.
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Rash-Ringworm
Ringworm is a common fungal skin infection that is easily treated.
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Dental Trauma in Kids
Dentist, Zeenat Jakhura, shares how to care for your child with dental trauma.
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Toothache
These home remedies can help your child’s toothache feel better until you can get in to see the dentist.
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Malaria: Diagnosis and Treatment
Malaria is a common but serious illness in Malawi. Early diagnosis and treatment ensures the best outcomes.