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Infant First Aid
Baby's hand
When your baby gets hurt -- be it a bug bite or a bruise -- knowing how to care for her can help ease your anxiety. We've got first-aid tips for treating minor boo-boo's.
• Common infant ailments

Identifying A Gifted Child Developmental Milestones
A gifted child demonstrates unique, clever behavior long before a school, teacher or test acknowledges it. Find out what signs to look for in your young child.
On the milestones page you'll find a summary of social-emotional growth, language acquisition, and the development of fine and gross motor skills for the first year.

  Finding a Doctor
The idea of finding the right doctor -- one who possesses all of the qualities and necessary qualifications to help you care for your child -- can seem like a daunting task. Before you get overwhelmed, remember that pediatricians are committed to helping parents raise healthy children with the greatest possible ease, comfort, pleasure and success. Dr. Steven P. Shelov explains how to find the right pediatrician for your child.
• Making the most of a doctor's visit

  Tip of the Week
When traveling by plane, give your baby a bottle or cup to drink during flight take-offs and landings. The swallowing will equalize the pressure she may feel behind her eardrum and prevent ear pain.

  Also in Your Baby
• Should your baby be exposed to a computer?
• Babyproof guidelines
• The REI method of childrearing
• Preserving umbilical cord blood
• Signs that your baby is sick
• When your baby becomes a big sister/big brother
• The art of eating for two
• How does your baby grow?
• Taking steps to lower SIDS
• Fire safety tips
• Breastfeeding in the workplace
• Preparing your marriage for another baby
• Fevers: When to call the doctor
• Beat the baby blues
• How motherhood changes us
• Energy boosters
• Childproofing and baby safety checklist
• Medicine chest checklist
• Managing morning sickness
• Massaging your infant
• Food allergies: They're not as common as you think
• Getting back to your pre-pregnancy weight
• Finding work and family balance
• More articles about parenting

The content on these pages is provided as general information only and should not be substituted for the advice of your physician.

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