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Top parenting stories this week
Babies and Pets
Dogs, cats and babies don't always mix. Here's how to help them all be friends
by: Colleen Pelar
Babies and Pets
- The crawling stage of your baby’s development can be the trickiest time if you have pets.
- Never let your baby corner a dog or cat; always make sure your pet has an escape route.
- Take your baby’s hand and teach her to pet dogs and cats gently, avoiding their eyes and ears—but only when your pet is willing, never force contact.
- Keep your pet’s favorite toys or treats handy while playing with your baby so that when your pet is nearby he will associate these special rewards with the child’s presence.
our cat or dog may not have blinked an eye when you brought your baby home from the hospital, but now that she’s crawling all over them, it could be a different story. Here’s how to keep them both safe. To view the full story click here.
Coping with Ear Infections
How to tell if your baby has an ear infection and what you can do to help her feel better
by: Sydney Loney
Ear Infections
- Most children will have at least one ear infection before age three.
- Signs your child may have an ear infection include a fever over 38.5°C and if she is fussy or crying more than usual, especially when lying down.
- Children under two years old who have an ear infection are usually treated with antibiotics.
- Applying a warm compress to the infected ear may also be soothing.
ar infections are very common in infants and toddlers and most children will have at least one ear infection before they reach three years old. Here’s how to tell if your infant’s ears are infected: To view the full story click here.
Does Your Baby Have Eczema?
How to deal with your child's dry skin
by: Sydney Loney
Infant Eczema
- About 20 percent of young children develop eczema.
- Your child may have eczema if his skin is unusually dry, thickened, scaly or covered in tiny red bumps.
- Apply a gentle, unscented, sticky moisturizer several times throughout the day.
- Diluted bleach baths have been shown to relieve symptoms and prevent flareups.
f your baby’s smooth skin is marred by a bumpy red rash, it could be eczema. Eczema is common in infants–about 20 percent of young children develop the aggravating skin condition. Here’s why it happens and how to relieve the itch. To view the full story click here.
Medicine for Kids
What you can do when your child gets sick
by: Nancy Ripton
Children's Medication
- Cough and cold medications can be dangerous for children under six years old.
- Medicine doesn’t cure colds and flu–it only tackles the symptoms.
- Saline solution and suction devices can relieve congestion–even in newborns.
- Lozenges on a stick are safe for small kids.
- Baby Vicks can be used from three months and up, except near your baby's nose.
he rules surrounding cold and flu medications for children seem to change every year–here's what you need to know when it comes to helping sick kids feel better. To view the full story click here.
Cold and Flu Prevention
Tips for keeping your family healthy.
by: Nancy Ripton
Flu Prevention
- Washing hands is the best way to prevent illness.
- Baby wipes are not strong enough to kill germs.
- Teach your child to cough or sneeze into her sleeve.
- Don’t send your child to school with a fever, stomach flu or if she is feeling ill.
- Everyone over the age of six months should get a flu shot.
inter's not over yet. Here’s how to keep your family cold and flu-free. To view the full story click here.
