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Is It an Emergency? 5 Baby Health Scares
... your baby... Spikes a Fever
It's an emergency if your baby is under 3 months old and his rectal... temperature is 100.4° F or higher. Head to the emergency room. Fever in new babies is taken very seriously... the Changing Table
It's an emergency if your baby isn't breathing. Start CPR and call 911. If she's breathing...
Weird Baby Emergencies
..., emergency medicine, and health policy at George Washington University Schools of Medicine and Public Health.... But there can be serious consequences, which is why we created this guide to oddball baby emergencies. Enjoy a... swallow can amaze even the experts. Leslie Mihalov, M.D., chief of emergency medicine at Nationwide...
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.
The ABCs of Emergency Care
... emergency medical attention? Learn these emergency response techniques that could save your child's life. 1... 911. If your child appears to be having trouble breathing, call for emergency help right away, notes... child breathing, perform CPR and chest compressions immediately -- don't call for emergency help first...
10 Reasons to Call the Doctor Now
Is your child sick enough for a late-night call to the pediatrician? If you're really worried about your child, it's always better to call -- pediatricians expect to be awakened in the middle of the night. In fact, doctors say that many parents don't recognize some of the most serious medical situations. Here are the top 10 symptoms pediatricians want you to call about right away.
First Aid for Choking
When your child can't breathe, every second counts. Here, lifesaving tips you must know.
Emergency Techniques for Your Baby
... refrigerator. Having it handy in an emergency situation could save your child's life. Remember that this isn... is with you, have her call 911 (or your local emergency number). If you're alone and have spent one minute...
How to Handle Head Injuries
These head injuries can appear way worse -- or much more harmless -- than they are. So take our crash course in what to look for the next time your child hurts herself.
Could You Handle an Emergency? What to Do in 12 Scary Situations
... Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. Don't put butter or antibiotic ointment on the burn either... and whether you should take your child to the emergency room." Some poisons take a while to have a serious... could make the injury worse, says Anne Stack, MD, clinical chief of pediatric emergency medicine...
How to Perform CPR
All parents should take a CPR course to be fully prepared for emergencies. Always call 911. If your child is not breathing but still has a pulse, you'll need to perform rescue breathing. If there's no breathing and no pulse, you should perform full CPR until help arrives.
Create-a-Baby-Name Quiz
Girl and Boy name suggestions, take our quiz and find the names for your newest family member.
Treatments for Bug Bites and Stings
Not all little creatures are friendly -- some harass, bite, or sting. Our best advice: Steer clear of the baddies. (But here's what to do if you do get bitten.)
