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Aggressive and Defiant Behavior

Is it common for a 4 year old child diagnosed with ASD and ADHD to be sometimes aggressive (hit, pinch, slap, kicks when upset) and defiant (screams and back talking) toward his...
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My son is 2 months old and tends to poop once every 4 days. The doctor says its normal but I am worried.

My son is 2 months old and he is only on my milk. While all his other activities seem to be normal, he poops once in 4 days and I am extremely worried about it. The doctor says...
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Does sleeping with a bottle cause a problem?

My 2 month old baby tends to sleep with the bottle in his mouth. Is this a bad habit?
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6 month old not getting enough ounces

I am a first time mom and super nervous. My 6 month recently started not wanting the bottle. I am fighting with her to give her a couple ounces at a time and can get 20 oz...
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How are hot water burns treated in toddlers?

Yesterday, while bathing my 2 year old son, some hot water fell on his hand. How will this burn be treated on my little one? Please, any advice would help. We aren't sure of...
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6-month-old itchy scalp: Is this cradle cap?

My 6 month old has been itching her scalp for a while now. Most recently it started keeping her up at night. The pediatrician said she doesn't think it is cradle cap, but I...
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Does a rabies vaccine affect a child's health in the future?

My son recently had a rabies injection immediately after being bit by a stray dog. Can this vaccine effect his health in the future?
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Until how many years should a child be given Polio vaccines?

My son is 7 years old and since he was 5 years old, we have not given him the polio drops over the past 2 years. Is this okay? He has been given the drops until he was 5 years...
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How can I distinguish between a strep throat infection and a sore throat in my 3 year old?

My son is 3 years old and is down with a fever and severe throat pain. He is unable to eat or gulp anything. Is it a sore throat or a strep throat infection?
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Is snoring in children normal?

My daughter is 5 years old and has been snoring since she was 3 years old. It doesn't appear to be interrupting her sleep and her breathing still sounds normal. Is this normal...
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Can diapers cause urinary infection?

My daughter is 3 years old and she still wears a diaper. Can this lead to urinary tract infections for my daughter?
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Is sitting in the W position really bad for children?

There are a number of articles all over the internet that talk about the ill effects of children sitting in the W position. My daughter naturally sits in that position even though...
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My baby has small bumps all over her forehead. What are they?

My baby is 3 days old and I have noticed small red bumps all over her forehead. It doesn't seem to be bothering her. The doctor says it is normal but I am still worried. Please...
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Should kids also have 5 small meals a day?

My daughter eats about 2 times a day, but each time she over eats and ends up vomiting a little. She is currently 2 years old and she is falling under her weight bracket. Should...
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Are homeopathic medicines safe to be given to kids below 5 years?

My daughter is 2 years old and has just started preschool. Since she has started school, she has been falling sick quite often. I don’t like to give her antibiotics every time....
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Can you please recommend the right formula for a 3 year old?

My son is 3 years old and he's gaining weight quite slowly. Could you please suggest a formula mix that can help him gain the right amount of weight and help in his overall development?...
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Is a little vomit after feeding a new born all right?

My baby is 28 days old. I breast feed her and since the last 3 days she has been vomiting some of the milk she consumes while sleeping. I checked with my pediatrician and she...
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How long should my son be at home with pink eye?

My son has pink eye that he has probably gotten from school. He seems to have recovered, but I still have kept him home for an extra measure. How long do children normally stay...
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My baby sounds like he is wheezing. Should I be worried?

Since birth, my newborn has been making this wheezing sound while he's sleeping. Me and my husband are a little worried and aren't sure what we should do. Is this a serious symptom...
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Can diapers cause UTI in children?

My daughter is 3 years old and goes to preschool. She still wears a diaper to school which I change after 2 hours. But, she has recently developed a UTI. Could it be due to...
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