When Is a Fever Worth a Trip to the Doctor? A toddler should be brought to the doctor’s office, but not necessarily the emergency room, if they have a fever at or over 102 degrees Fahrenheit. But, even lower fevers may warrant at least a call to the doctor’s office. Signs that ...
Parents must accept a fundamental point. Their job is to provide a healthy diet and lead by example. Their child's job is to eat when hungry. If a toddler is not hungry or believes he can "hold out" and get treats, he will refuse to eat. The good news is that almost no child wi...
If your little one wakes at night screaming andcrying hysterically, it makes sense to be concerned. When your child has reached this level of distress, it can be difficult to soothe them. All your normal tricks and tools might not be what your baby or toddler needs to settle down. In mo...
When your toddler won’t stop coughing, it could be a simple virus or bacterial infection, or something more serious. It is always important to have your doctor evaluate a cough, but here are some of the more common causes: 1. Respiratory Infection Viral and bacterial respiratory infections c...
You are dressing your 3-year-old child when you notice arough, pimply red rashon her back and chest. You also find it on her arms and legs. What could it be? Should you call the doctor? You pick your 6-year-old up from school and notice his cheeks arebright red. He feels a li...