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Healthy Eyes for Baby: Why an Exam During Baby's First Year Is Important

by the editors at FoxNews.com, Posted Jun 16th 2011

A new program is making sure infants in the U.S. have a comprehensive vision exam before their first birthday. See why it's important to get your baby ...A new program is making sure infants in the U.S. have a comprehensive vision exam before their first birthday.
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Diaper Rash: Get the 411 on Preventing and Treating

by Jessica Samakow, Posted Jun 6th 2011

If you've been through the diaper stage before, you know the saying "as soft as a baby's bottom" doesn't apply when diaper rash is involved. Get the ...If you've been through the diaper stage before, you know the saying "as soft as a baby's bottom" doesn't apply when diaper rash is involved.
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Hearing Problems Detected in Kids With a Little Bit of Spit

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jun 2nd 2011

Hearing problems can now be detected through saliva. Credit: Getty
Spit happens.
Don't knock it. You can learn a lot from a little ...New study could lead to widespread testing of newborns for hearing problems.
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FDA Votes to Provide Acetaminophen Dosage for Infants on Labels

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted May 18th 2011

The FDA recommends dosing information be included on acetaminophen packages for children. Credit: Getty Images Odds are if you worry ...Currently, labels instruct parents of kids younger than 2 to "ask a doctor."
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Australian Parents Pay the Price for Doubting Vaccines

by Tom Henderson, Posted May 18th 2011

Australia has a full-blown epidemic on its hands. Credit: AFP/Getty Images As cases of whooping cough are spreading in the land Down ...Country in the grip of whooping cough epidemic, largely the result of boycotting vaccines.
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How to Treat Cradle Cap

by Sally Worsham, Posted May 16th 2011

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Use a toothbrush to scrub cradle cap. Credit: Getty Images Skin cells are ...Fortunately, this condition does not last longer than the infant's first year.
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Season in Which Babies Are Born Could Affect Everything From Allergies to Anorexia, Study Shows

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted May 4th 2011

The season in which a child is born could affect health long-term, research shows. Credit: Getty Images Expecting a spring baby? Your ...Winter, spring, summer or fall? Season your child is born in could have health implications.
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Wheezing Infants Linked to Mothers' BPA Exposure

by Tom Henderson, Posted May 4th 2011

Ninety percent of Americans are exposed to Bisphenol A. Credit: Getty Images If your infant is wheezing a lot, it could be because you ...Researchers warn would-be moms to avoid products with BPA.
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