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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.
In Case of Emergency: 11 Ways to Make the ER Less Stressful
...The first time I ever went to the emergency room with one of my kids, I stopped and picked up food... before an emergency strikes. If your child is suffering from something potentially life-threatening, head...'s worth going a little farther to a children's hospital or a hospital that has a pediatric emergency room...
10 Surprising Safety Hazards
You'll be shocked at what's really dangerous for children in your home. Don't skip our checklist of 10 safety hazards that could be deadly.
Baby Development Tracker
Follow your baby's growth and learn about all of the milestones he'll reach in his first year! Plus, you'll find Health and Safety Information and Mom Must-Know Tips for each week.
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...
