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- all spelling is in US English - it looks more like it sounds that way and so for convenience, that's the spelling I use on this site. In every day practice, I actually use British (UK) English - so I'm a paediatrician (not pediatrician!) where I work - and I have a page where you can compare the US and UK spelling of words. The information stays the same even though the condition may be spelt differently. Diarrhea looks (and smells!!) the same even when it's spelt diarrhoea.
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- I use either male or female in the answers to medical questions. So some answers have he and him, and some answers have she and her. I think it is reads easier than he/she and him/her. The answers generally apply to either sex.
- I've addressed the symptoms that your baby or toddler might have and then I explain possible causes, rather than have the site arranged by diseases. Hopefully, this will make it easier for you to find your way around. If you want to look for information on a disease, you can go to Site Search box at the bottom of the navigation bar on the left and search directly rather than navigating the symptoms.
- the information given is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical care from your health practitioner. The answers given are general and cannot cover every eventuality. However, I have tried to cover the most common medical questions that parents ask me about their babies and toddlers and I hope you will find the information given helpful.
Remember, if you don't find an answer to your question on the site, complete the form on the Ask Dr Maud page and depending on demand and suitability, I'll consider writing a page on that problem. Go to Ask Dr Maud
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Topics covered on this site include:
| Newborn Baby Health Problems - Reassurance for New Mothers and Fathers Parents have so many questions about possible newborn baby health problems. Now you can have peace of mind when you get answers to those common medical questions from a pediatrician. |
| How to Burp a Baby - proper techniques for burping infants How to Burp a Baby gives proper techniques and positions for burping infants |
| Why is My Baby Crying? Help for Desperate Mums. How to cope with a crying baby Easy-to-understand information on the common causes of a baby crying with helpful management strategies from a pediatrician, including information on colic. |
| Baby Developmental Milestones gives the expected stages in the first 6 months Baby Developmental Milestones - gives milestone over the first six months from birth and links to pages with milestones of infants of older ages |
| Newborn Baby Feeding Schedule - information on formula and breast-feeding What should your newborn baby feeding schedule be? Is your baby getting enough milk? Questions answered about your babies feeding. What is the right amount of feed for an infant? |
| Toddler and Infant Growth Chart - a pediatrician explains how to monitor Links to and information on interpreting a toddler or infant growth chart, with information on what constitutes normal growth |
| Baby poop. Blood in a baby's diaper. What you need to know These are so many changes to baby poop (poo) over the first weeks, it can be confusing. Information from a pediatrician on what to expect in a newborn diaper (nappy). |
| Essential Baby Sleep. Safe and Healthy Sleep. What parent's need to know Essential Baby Sleep. Dr Maud's guide to Safe and Healthy Sleep for your Infant. What Parents Need to Know |
| Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants. Answers to common questions A pediatrician gives useful information on gastroesophageal reflux in infants - symptoms and treatment options explained |
| Toddler food - what to feed your child after the first year Straight forward information about toddler food and nutrition - what foods to give and how much |
| How to treat head lice. Photo, insecticides, home remedies and shampoo How to treat head lice with shampoos, home remedies, tea tree oil, vinegar, mayonnaise, essential oils, hot air, suffocation. How to prevent head lice in your child |
| Toddler Milestones - what should your toddler be doing - this page ages 2-3 yrs Toddler Milestones - what to expect from your toddler from 24 months to 36 months of age. Plus link to milestones for other ages |
| Potty Training Toddlers - how to know when your child is ready Potty training toddlers - information on toilet training toddlers, including information on reward charts and how to start potty training |
| Toddler Sleep What to do if my baby or toddler won't sleep My Baby Won't Sleep is a common concern. This and other common infant and toddler sleep problems are discussed |
| Speech developmental stages of infants and toddlers. What to expect Motor and Communication developmental stages of infants and toddlers - what to expect in your baby or toddler |
| Temper tantrums - child behavior management for parents of toddlers Temper tantrums are a common feature of the terrible two toddler. Information on how to stop them from a pediatrician. Behavior management of the two year old "melt-down" |
| Child Allergy - answers to common medical questions about allergy in your child Child Allergy - easy to understand information on allergies in infants and toddlers |
| Toddler Behavior - how to manage the "terrible two's" and stay sane Toddler behavior - information and strategies for parents on child behavior management, toddler discipline, and specific behaviour problems including temper tantrums, breath-holding spells, sleeping |
| Respiratory Distress in Babies and Toddlers - information for parents Read about the signs to look out for, the causes and the management of common causes of respiratory distress (difficulty breathing) in infants and toddlers |
| Childhood Constipation. How to manage constipation in your infant or toddler Information on childhood constipation including why it develops and what to do about it, including natural remedies |
| Toddler and Baby Development Stages - what to expect of your infant or toddler Toddler and Baby Development Stages - chart your infant or toddler's developmental progress with milestones for different ages and information on primitive reflexes |
| Toddler and Infant Diarrhea. When to Worry. Information for parents on causes of toddler and infant diarrhea and how to stop diarrhea in your baby or toddler |
| Ear Nose Throat Problems in Toddlers - otitis media, tonsillitis, nose bleeds Easy-to-understand information on common ear nose throat problems in babies and toddlers, including answers to questions on the common cold, ear infections and glue ear. |
| Infant and Toddler Fever. High temperature in babies and toddlers Answers to questions about baby and toddler fever (high temperature), including information on febrile seizures, common infections and medication doses of Paracetamol, Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen |
| Toddler and Baby Growth. Normal growth and feeding practices. Chart growth Information on toddler and baby growth with feeding advice and links to growth charts |
| Childhood and Infant Immunizations General information on childhood and infant immunizations with recommended childhood immunizations for different countries |
| Baby and Toddler Infections - information on bacterial and viral infections kids Infant and Toddler Infections - easy to understand information about common childhood bacterial and viral infections |
| Medicines for Children - information on common infants and toddlers medicines Common Medicines for Children - links to pages on specific medications used in babies and toddlers |
| Infant and Toddler Pain - information for parents about when to worry Want to know what causes baby or toddler pain - information on causes with links to useful information and a guide when to get medical attention for headache, abdominal pain, leg pains, neck pain etc |
| Symptoms of a Sick Baby or Toddler. When to take your infant to a doctor. How to recognize symptoms in an infant or young child that are worrying and indicate a sick baby or toddler requiring medical attention. |
| Baby or Toddler Skin Rash? Diagnosis, Cause and Treatment Information on what causes an infant or toddler skin rash; how to recognise eczema and other common child rashes |
| Toddler and Infant Vomiting. What causes vomiting in your baby or toddler? Common causes of toddler and infant vomiting explained by a pediatrician. What causes newborn baby vomiting? What is the most common cause of toddler vomiting? |
| Infant and Toddler Health Links and other useful links for parents Useful links on infant and toddler health - Recommended by Dr Maud of Baby Medical Questions and Answers. Find out how you can help a child less fortunate than your own. |
| Pediatrics or Paediatrics. Common spelling of medical terms. UK Spelling alternatives of medical terms, like pediatrics, used in the answers to the questions about your baby or toddler's health. |
| Dr Maud gives Medical Information on Children Check Dr Maud's qualifications to give medical information. This page links to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy |
| Terms of Use Agreement for Baby-Medical-Questions-And-Answers.com Terms of Use Agreement for a health information site for parents of babies and toddlers |
| Medical Advice on Baby or Toddler Health -contact site if it has been useful Contact page for providing feedback to the site on the quality of medical advice given to parents of babies and toddlers |
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| Medical Question about your Baby or Toddler - Ask Dr Maud Ask an Expert a Medical Question. Dr Maud is a Pediatrician and answers your questions in easy-to-understand language to give you peace of mind about your baby or toddler. |
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