What's the best way to take a child's temperature? While you often can tell if your child is warmer than usual by feeling her forehead, only a thermometer can tell how high the temperature is. A digital thermometer can be used to take a rectal (in the bottom), oral (in the mouth), or axillary (under the arm)…
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Diaper Rash
What can I do if my baby gets diaper rash? If your baby gets a diaper rash (and to prevent future diaper rashes) it's important to keep the area as clean and dry as possible. Change wet or soiled diapers right away. This helps cut down how much moisture is on the skin. Gently clean…
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Croup
What is croup and how is it treated? Croup is an infection that causes a swelling of the voice box (larynx) and windpipe (trachea), making the airway just below the vocal cords become narrow. This makes breathing noisy and difficult. While croup is a common illness in young children, it can be scary for parents…
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Coughs
Croupy Cough or the Croup We frequently receive calls stating a child has a "croupy" cough. What exactly does this mean? The symptom of cough is frequent during the cool months. Some with cough can be readily managed at home while others require evaluation and at times medication. Unfortunately, many confuse a congested rather benign…
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