Question: My child hasn't had a bowel movement in two days and the stool was hard when it is passed. Could he be constipated? Definition: We consider constipation to be when child is having infrequent bowel movements, when it is painful to pass stool, and/or when there is an inability to pass stool after prolong…
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Colds
My child has a virus, how can I help her feel better? While you may be able to keep germs from spreading, you can't always keep your child from getting sick. Use the following tips to help keep your child healthy: Keep hands clean. Everyone should wash their hands several times a day to keep…
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Burns
Are there different kinds of burns? How are they treated? Following are the 4 different levels of burns and the symptoms of each: 1st degree burns are minor and heal quickly. Symptoms are redness, tenderness, and soreness (like most sunburns). 2nd degree burns are serious injuries. First aid and medical treatment should be given as soon as…
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Bed Wetting
How can I keep my child from wetting the bed? Keep the following tips in mind when dealing with bedwetting: Be honest with your child about what is going on. Let your child know it's not his fault and that he will eventually be able to stay dry all night. Let your child know lots of…
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