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When an infant needs a routine-but-painful medical procedure, such as a vaccination or blood draw, nobody’s happy. “It troubles parents, it stresses health care providers, and the adults ... READ MORE
 Before you know it, your stationary infant will be crawling so fast you’ll barely be able to keep up with her. If you have a yard, you’ll want her to enjoy the sights, sounds, textures and ... READ MORE
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Bug bites Insect repellents containing DEET are most effective against ticks (transmitters of Lyme disease) and mosquitoes (carriers of West Nile virus), and they’re safe for babies 2 months ... READ MORE
 The charts your pediatrician uses to monitor your baby’s growth are based on an average of formula-fed and breastfed babies of different ethnicities across the country. While those ... READ MORE
 By the time your child is 5, more than 30 percent of her classmates will have tooth decay, which can be well advanced even by age 3. “Early preventive care is the key to keeping your baby ... READ MORE
 Your baby screams and clings to you, wild-eyed, as if your leaving means instant peril. And in his mind, it does. “A baby doesn’t have the conceptual ability to trust that we’ll always ... READ MORE
 When Jenny Machala left her toddler son in her father’s care, she knew her dad would respect Ethan’s boundaries. Unfortunately, this meant that when Ethan didn’t wish to have his dirty ... READ MORE