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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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Is it okay if my baby has swallowed Vaseline?

Yesterday evening, my daughter ate up almost half bottle of Vaseline. I am not sure if it is a cause of concern, but she has been complaining of a stomach ache for the past hour...
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What are the key pros and cons of circumcision in kids?

The other day I read an article about how circumcision can help in maintaining hygiene in boys and also prevent infections. What are the pros and cons of the procedure?
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Can children skip a few milestones as they are growing up?

My daughter is 8 months old and has not crawled at all. However, she is trying to stand up and even takes a few steps forward. Is it okay if she is missing the crawling milestone?...
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I believe my son has ADHD. How can I tell for sure?

My son is 1 and a half years old and as I am observing his mannerisms and behavior, I have a feeling that he may have ADHD. The thought itself is worrying me. Are there symptoms...
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My son wants to start weight training at 15 years. Is it safe?

My son is a growing teenager and is currently 15 years. He is already athletically built but wants to now get into weight training to join his school's wrestling team. Is it...
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How can I get my daughter to eat healthier foods?

My daughter is 3 years old and enjoys junk food including chocolates and chips. It worries me to think about the effect this food can have on her body and teeth. What can I do...
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Is Septalin safe for children?

A friend advised me to start my little one on Septalin syrup for increasing her immunity levels. I want to know if it is safe to start this syrup for a 3 year old?
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Bad behavior?

Why does my son have rude or bad behavior when he sees new people greeting me?
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Why does my child wheeze every morning?

My son is 2. 5 years old and gets up with an early morning wheeze. It starts at about 5am in the morning and settles by 7am. However, it not only disturbs his sleep, but also...
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Why does my child have a consistent fever?

My son is 3 years old and has been having a consistently high temperature of 99. 9. He has no cold or any other symptom of an infection. Normally he gets fever along with a cold...
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Is it wrong for small children to do yoga?

I have read somewhere that small kids should not practice yoga. Every time I do yoga, my daughter, who is 3 years old, joins me very excitedly and does it very well too. Are...
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My little one is passing extremely watery stools for the last 2 days. Could it be diarrhea?

My little one is 3 months old. For the last 2 days he has been passing extremely watery stools. Is it diarrhea? Could it be a cause of concern or will it settle down on its...
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