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Treatments for Bug Bites and Stings
... thorough tick check -- inspecting their scalp too. Treatment: Most tick bites are harmless, but adults.... Scrape off a tiny deer tick with a fingernail and put it in a jar to show to a doctor. Wash the bite area... closed for a long time. All spiders bite, but most are harmless. You may feel mild itching and see...
First Aid for Insect Bites & Stings
...Bites and stings can cause your child's skin to itch and swell. In some cases, they may be painful... like: An itchy, raised red bump. These bites sometimes occur in clusters. Treatment: Avoid scratching... it looks and feels like: A blister surrounded by redness and swelling. A black-widow bite produces faint...
Bug Off! Preventing & Treating Bug Bites and Stings
...: Dab hydrocortisone cream, calamine lotion, or a baking-soda paste onto itchy bites. A cool compress... may help too. Call your doctor if bites become infected or if your child develops a fever or a bad...: These bugs usually live in wooded areas and range in size from a pinhead to an apple seed. They can transmit...
Treatment for Insect Stings and Bites
... medical attention is needed. Reactions to an insect sting or bite vary by individual and depend on a... number of factors: location of the sting or bite, if toxins or irritants have been injected, and how much... swelling. Usually, a sting or bite produces a rapid local reaction, with signs of inflammation...
Forbidden Baby & Toddler Foods
Infants and young children have trouble chewing completely, so certain foods pose a choking hazard until they reach age 4. Check out our list of foods to avoid giving babies and toddlers -- plus tips for worry-free, healthy eating.
50 Simple Ways to Make Your Baby Smarter
Infant-development experts believe that the first years of a child's life are a prime time for learning, but sometimes it may be hard to think of new ways to stimulate your baby. Let these fun -- and scientific -- activities will inspire you.
Tiny Tick, Big Problem
The incidence of Lyme disease is increasing, parents are panicked about potentially dangerous consequences -- and the medical community is intensifying its efforts to understand this perplexing illness.
Baby's First Finger Foods
When it's time for your baby to start eating solid foods, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests slowly introducing fruits, veggies, and meat one at a time to gauge baby's reaction to each new food. Here's our list of safe finger foods to gradually introduce into your child's diet.
Tips to Boost Your Baby's Memory
Baby begins to develop her memory from the moment she is born. There are lots of things you can do during her first year to help strengthen her memory skills. Here are some of our tips and suggestions for enhancing Baby's memory.
10 Things You Taught Your Baby Today (Without Even Trying)
If you're like most new parents, there are plenty of days -- ones when your baby won't stop crying and there's oatmeal on the wall -- when you feel as if you can't do anything right. But think again. Even if all you did was feed your little one when he was hungry, talk to him as you did the laundry, and take him for a stroll, you offered him fantastic learning experiences. Still doubt it? Here's what your baby would tell you himself -- if he could.
First Aid for Choking
When your child can't breathe, every second counts. Here, lifesaving tips you must know.
Growth Charts
Our child growth chart will calculate your child's height and weight percentile.
Top 7 Summer Safety Hazards
Children are most likely to wind up in the emergency room because of summer injuries. Here, the latest advice on protecting your kids, from Parents magazine and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
7 Tips for Baby Tooth Care
Now that your baby's teeth are on their way in, it's time to start taking care of them. Even though this set will only be around for a short time, their health is essential to your baby's gums and those future permanent teeth. Make sure your baby's new teeth get the best care. Here are some practical tips.
Ovulation Predictor
Getting pregnant should be simple, right? So why does conception practically require a Blackberry to schedule? Simplify the situation with our free ovulation calendar, which tells you when you're most likely to get pregnant.
Baby Milestone Tracker
Kids grow up in the blink of an eye. Use our quick baby milestone quiz to find out when to expect the biggest milestones along the way.
