What to do if a kid eats … How to Handle Accidental Poisonings at Home
I generally don’t put non-food substances in my mouth. But young kids exploring this new world...
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Category: Injury
Dangers Worth Worrying About
Parenting is anxiety-provoking. When you know what is dangerous and what’s not it’s easier to worry less.
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Handle a baby tooth injury with ease
At least half of all kids will damage a baby tooth by falling. And 99% of those will occur on...
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How to outsmart mosquitos and prevent bites
Yes, you should be worried about mosquitos transmitting Zika. And you should be just as worried...
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Babies feel pain
Do we learn to feel pain? Babies’ scrunched up faces and curdling screams certainly suggest that...
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How would kids childproof?
Childproofing your home to protect from falls isn’t just about buying and installing gear. Babies...
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Hear ye! Noise is more dangerous than you think
Worried about damaging baby’s ears at a movie or sporting event? You should be. Babies’ ear canals...
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That’s gonna leave a mark: Cuts, stitches & scars
When is a Band-Aid (or a kiss) not enough? A cut (or skin laceration) needs professional medical...
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Baby’s soft spot protects brain and more!
I gladly oblige when parents ask me to check their baby’s soft spot; and then I pronounce it’s...
Read MoreAbout Dr. Wendy
I’m Dr. Wendy Hunter, a pediatrician and mom. I answer the questions you forgot or were too embarrassed to ask your kid’s doctor. I mix the science of modern medicine with the reality of parenting.
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