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Baby's First Check Up

by Mary Ann Romans

30 Mar 2009 11:15 AM

Your baby will get his or her first official check up within 24-hours of birth. Generally this takes place while you are still in the hospital (if you had a hospital birth). If you are up to it, you can ask to be present, and it will be interesting to learn all about your baby's tiny body.

Herbal Supplements and Your Young Child

by Mary Ann Romans

25 Mar 2009 10:13 AM

Many parents swear by herbal supplements for their young children to do everything from shorten a cold to reduce symptoms of autism. But behind the hype are some important things you should know about herbal supplements, if you want to keep your little one safe.

When Should My Child Have His First Dental Visit?

by Mary Ann Romans

19 Mar 2009 09:19 AM

Yesterday I spent the morning at the park with my youngest kids, another mom and her child. As I was trying to navigate pushing two swings on opposite sides of the swing set and avoid getting hit by all of the swings in the middle, my mom friend asked me a good question.

Probiotics and the Rotavirus

by Mary Ann Romans

11 Mar 2009 12:08 PM

As we learned from tiggermom3 here at Families.com, the rotovirus can be a scary and dangerous virus, especially when it hits young children. My eldest child contracted it when he was less than three months old, and it was a trying time.

Chelation and Autism

by Mary Ann Romans

04 Mar 2009 10:54 AM

Most parents of young children with autism are constantly looking for answers, reasons and solutions for their child's autism. A controversial treatment for autism is chelation therapy.

Does Your Child Have a Milk Allergy? How to Tell

by Mary Ann Romans

20 Jan 2009 05:22 PM

Many children are allergic to milk these days, and many of them go undiagnosed. Milk allergies can cause hives, skin rashes, and in some rare cases more serious reactions such as breathing difficulties. So how can you tell if your child has a milk allergy? Keep reading for important information.

Febrile Seizures and Spinal Taps

by Mary Ann Romans

20 Jan 2009 12:05 PM

It is late at night and your baby wakes up with a high fever. While you are comforting your child and called the pediatrician, the baby goes into a seizure.

Having a Clean Home Might Be Bad for Your Baby

by Mary Ann Romans

22 Sep 2008 07:54 AM

Did you go through a period of nesting before the birth of your baby? Where you frantically cleaning and organizing? Most of us go through that time, close to birth, where we want to make sure that we are prepared and that everything is ready for our new little one.

What Is that Growing Red Spot on My Baby?

by Mary Ann Romans

17 Aug 2008 02:20 PM

If you notice a rapidly growing red spot on your infant, it could be an infantile hemangioma, which is a reddish skin tumor that is usually noticed by one month of age. I'll discuss what an infantile hemangioma is all about.

Household Swallowing Hazards

by Mary Ann Romans

24 Jun 2008 12:15 PM

Babies have a tendency to put everything in their mouths.



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