Petroleum Jelly Versus Diaper Cream

Parents have used petroleum jelly for decades as a barrier between their infants' delicate skin and wetness. However, there are now dozens of brands of diaper creams and ointments that promise to protect your baby from diaper rash as well as moisturize or medicate the skin.

Natalie Smith
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How to Treat Diaper Rash With Cornstarch

Diaper rash is a common skin irritation that babies will more than likely experience at some point while wearing diapers. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, diaper rash is caused by skin irritation from a diaper that is too tight or a soiled diaper that is left on for too long.

Shae Freeman
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How to Use Aquaphor for Cradle Cap

Cradle cap, or seborrheic dermatitis, is a skin condition characterized by greasy, yellowish scales on the scalp. If you wish to remove the unsightly yellow scales, you can treat your child's scalp with Aquaphor, a thick ointment that can help to soften the scales and make them easier to remove.

Natalie Smith
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I'm Nine Months Pregnant and the Baby Is Having Lots of Hiccups

As you near the end of your pregnancy, you might notice changes in the movement of your baby. Some mothers notice a change in the frequency or timing of fetal hiccups. In most cases, this isn't a problem; your baby is simply experiencing a normal involuntary reflex.

Bridget Coila
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Foods for Toddlers With Diaper Rash

Your toddler may continue to have diaper rashes until she stops wearing diapers. These are usually not serious and they often go away on their own. In most cases, your toddler can continue eating her normal diet unless her diaper rash is caused by a food sensitivity or an illness.

Natalie Smith
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What to Give a 1-Year-Old Baby After Throwing Up?

Vomiting is a normal part of every baby's life but must be treated carefully to avoid other serious medical issues. If your baby is having trouble breathing, has a swollen abdomen that is tender or vomits green bile or blood, get immediate medical help.

Carolyn Williams
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How to Lower a High Fever in a 6-Month-Old Baby

A baby's average temperature is a little higher than an adult's. Healthy lies somewhere between 97 and 100.4 F, according to the BabyCenter website.

Lillian Downey
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Peg Teeth in Children

Peg-shaped teeth, or peg teeth, usually occur in the lateral incisors. These teeth are smaller than normal and tapered in shape. Aside from an unusual appearance and cosmetic considerations, the teeth themselves aren't cause for alarm.

Natalie Smith
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Frequent Urination and The Effects of Dehydration

The need to urinate frequently can be caused by many conditions. It may be accompanied by feelings of needing to urinate right away along with pain or discomfort in your bladder.

Lori Newell
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What Does it Mean When Baby's Bowel Movement Is Sticky?

It's always a surprise to open your baby's diaper and see what he produced today. Once your baby starts eating solid food, the remnants of yesterday's dinner are usually plainly visible. Baby stools are usually not, like adult stool, perfectly formed and firm. Sticky stools can occur for a number of reasons.

Sharon Perkins
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Mouth Pain in Children

Mouth pain is one of the most common symptoms in children. It can be caused by a number of problems ranging from a mild injury to a serious infection. If your child complains of mouth pain, examine her mouth and ask her about the specific location of the pain.

Brenna Davis
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Fever in an 11-Month-Old Baby

Your 11-month-old baby’s temperature will naturally elevate and decrease between the morning and night. However, a lingering elevated temperature can be a sign of an illness or problem, especially if it is accompanied by other worrisome symptoms.

Rose Erickson
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