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Navigating International Travel with Your Baby: Insect-Related Concerns

Navigating International Travel with Your Baby: Insect-Related Concerns  

created at May 12, 2009   1,666  
Traveling internationally with a baby presents unique insect-related concerns,including mosquito-borne illnesses like Zika and malaria.Protecting your baby requires diligent preventative measures such as using EPA-registered insect repellents (following ag...

Navigating Insect Bites and Stings: When to Worry for Your Baby

Navigating Insect Bites and Stings: When to Worry for Your Baby  

created at May 12, 2009   1,667  
Most insect bites and stings in babies cause only mild reactions like redness,swelling,and itching,requiring only home care like a cool compress and over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream.However,you should seek immediate medical attention if your baby expe...

How should I treat my baby's chicken pox?  

created at May 13, 2009   1,466  
Keep your baby home from daycare until all the sores have crusted over to prevent her from spreading the disease and to give her time to recuperate. Unfortunately, children are most contagious the day or two before the rash erupts, usually before parents k...

How do I treat a sting if my child doesn't have an allergic reaction?  

created at May 12, 2009   1,603  
If there's a stinger, remove it by scraping it out with your fingernail or a credit card. (Pulling it out with your fingers or tweezers could squeeze more of the venom into your baby's body.) Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. You can help relie...