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Baby, It's Cold Outside!
Winter can seem so much worse when you've got a vulnerable little one to protect. Try these strategies to stave off chilly weather, guard against germs, and keep your baby healthy.
Top 7 Summer Safety Hazards
... at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Safety Check: A preschool-age child shouldn't be more than four feet.... Kids under 4 are especially vulnerable to high temperatures. Safety Check: Keep your child indoors..., vomiting, diarrhea, and in severe cases, fever and bloody stool. Safety Check: Make sure food is cooked...
10 Rules for Summer Safety
... uneaten food, not just foods containing mayonnaise, after one hour if the outdoor temperature is above 90...
Winter Weather Safety Guide
... be very dangerous. Before the temperature gets any lower, consult our winter weather safety guide below.... To be on the safe side, don't let children play outdoors if the windchill is 10?F or lower. First layer: Thermal... of pediatrics and dermatology at Northwestern University, in Chicago. For safety reasons, don't place...
The 5 Most Common Myths About Sun Safety
...You probably think you're on the ball when it comes to sun safety: You always put sunscreen on your... your child is getting intense sun exposure playing outdoors, she's in danger of developing melanoma..., and foods like milk and fortified orange juice. "Any healthy, active child who spends time playing outdoors...
4 Common Threats to Your Infant -- And How To Avoid Them!
He can't even crawl yet -- what are the chances your baby will have a serious accident? Unfortunately, they're higher than you'd think. Accidental death rates for babies under age 1 are twice as high as those for kids between 1 and 5. The good news is that with a little care and forethought, you can easily avoid most hazards. Try these tips to protect your child.
10 Surprising Safety Hazards
... Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Safe Strategy: Place babies on their backs on a firm mattress covered... have broken or missing parts, or may not meet current safety regulations. Jamie Schaefer-Wilson, author... chair without correct safety straps. "She started to slip down, and her head and neck became wedged...
No-Panic Guide to Kids' Cooties
Scabies, lice, pinworms -- gross! Kids catch all sorts of nasty critters, thanks to their contact with other children, not-so-great hygiene, immature immune systems, and close proximity to the ground. But most bugs rarely pose any serious health hazards. Follow our list to spot, treat, and prevent common infections fast.
How to Spot and Relieve Rashes
In bathing-suit and shorts season, kids are prone to all sorts of itchy infections. Find out how to spot and treat them, from Parents magazine and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Winterizing Your 1-Year-Old
It's important to protect your 1-year-old from the potential health hazards of winter. From layered clothing to humidifiers, we tell you how.
