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… Your Symptoms Overview Crying lets others know when a young child is hungry, wet, tired, too warm, too cold, lonely, or … is wet or soiled. Colic . All babies cry. But sometimes a baby will cry for hours at a time, no matter what you do. This extreme type of crying in a baby who is between 3 weeks and 3 months of age is called …
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… not a disease. In most cases, a fever means that your child has a minor illness. Often you must look at your … . Immunizations. Teething does not cause fever. If a baby is teething and has a fever, look for other symptoms … ? Yes Heatstroke symptoms No Heatstroke symptoms Does your baby seem sick? A sick baby probably will not be acting …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Vomiting occurs when a child's stomach contents are forced up the esophagus and out … will often ease your child's discomfort. Vomiting in a baby should not be confused with spitting up. Vomiting is … effortless, and causes no discomfort. Causes of vomiting A baby may spit up for no reason at all. Overfeeding, not …
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… No Mouth problem may be causing sore throat Does your baby seem sick? A sick baby probably will not be acting … Moderate Moderate dehydration Mild Mild dehydration Is your child drooling and unable to swallow, cry, or make sounds ? … of warm water. If you have post-nasal drip, gargle often to prevent more throat irritation. Drink fluids. Fluids may …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If your baby is teething, you may have questions that many other parents ask. Are my baby's symptoms caused by teething? When teething, many … from teething. Teething may cause a mild increase in your child's temperature but it does not cause fevers. Look for …
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… Overview There are many ways to help your baby who is teething . You can help relieve discomfort by offering your baby safe objects to chew or suck on. Teething rings, … increases sensitivity and swelling in the area. If your child is eating solids, try offering cold foods and fluids …
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… Cough Symptoms in Children On this page: Overview Overview … of cough is present without other symptoms. Any cough in a baby younger than 3 months, even without other symptoms, … lungs (sputum) or brings up bloody sputum. Persists after a choking episode. Vomiting may also occur. Comes in spasms, …
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… or injury. You'll learn the proper treatments that help prevent infection and further injury so you can be safe in … Explore the following first aid topics to learn more: Choking Rescue Procedure (Heimlich Manoeuvre) Nosebleeds … Pregnancy-Related Problems Problems After Delivery of Your Baby Puncture Wounds Puncture Wounds: Stitches, Staples, and …
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… standards? Strict guidelines for crib construction help prevent many injuries. If a crib doesn't meet current safety standards, your baby may be injured. A properly constructed crib has: Less … 6 cm (2.375 in.) of space between slats. This prevents a child's head from becoming trapped. No cutout designs or …
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… to Call a Doctor Why It May Be Done Risks Caring for Your Child After Circumcision … right for your child? It's up to you whether you have your baby circumcised or not. This decision is often based on … the circumcision area during each diaper change. This will prevent your baby's penis from sticking to the diaper while …