Infants

What age can infants or toddlers start wearing woolens? I was considering woolen sweaters for my 3 month old baby, as 100% cotton or acrylic doesnt seem warm enough. Is it no advisable to use woolen clothes for infants, as they can be allergic to wool? If so, what is a good age to introduce woolen clothes for infants?

What rights do infants have considering they are defered to their parents? what happens when the parent is disabled and requires assistance? Do infants have a right to happy, healthy, parents who's basic needs are fulfilled?

What are some diseases that infants are typically vaccinated for? Any disease that infants are vaccinated for and maybe the name of the vaccination for it will help... English essay on it due tomorrow help me with it please..

How much stimulation should a caregiver give to infants? How much stimulation should a caregiver give to infants? Why? Is it possible for a child to be given too much sensory stimulation? Why or why not?

How many infants did the average adoptive family get to adopt during the baby scoop era? ...or even post BSE. How many (then or now) manage to adopt more than one or two infants domestically?

How do I make lesson plans for infants and toddlers? I have a job interview for a position as an assistant teacher in an infant/toddler daycare. I have a degree in child psychology and lots of child care experience. But, how do I make lesson plans for infants and toddlers? Is it just a list of activities? Why have lesson plans for such young children? Are infant/toddler schedules that structured at a daycare center?

Why do infants break down so many red blood cells that it causes jaundice? The condition known as jaundice is a result of a build-up of bilirubin and is usually a sign of liver malfunction. Newborn human infants often go through a period of fetal jaundice in which they turn yellow. This usually reflects not a liver malfunction, but rather the destruction of huge numbers of red blood cells. Why would newborns be cashing in so many red blood cells?

What do I need to start keeping two infants at my home for friends? I am about to begin keeping two infants in my home for a couple friends. I would like to know if anyone out there has any start-up advice! I am certified in CPR/First Aid and have a degree in Childcare.

What happens to infants if their parent(s) is/are unable to provide sufficient care for them? This is for a commentary on abortion for english class. Specifically infants, not young children or toddlers. I'd like to know all the possible situations that could happen please. This could be if the child is neglected or if the parents are too poor to provide for them, either one. I am trying to argue why abortion should stay legalized. This is what could happen if they can't get an abortion and can't find someone to adopt or don't want to give it up, they are forced to keep it.

If I adopted two infants from a foreign country, how could I estimate the cost? I would eventually like to adopt two infants (at the same time) from the same foreign county. I cannot do so anytime soon, but within the next 5 to 10 years I would love to adopt; once I am in a marriage for a while. Is there any way to know the approximate how much each adoption would cost? If it depends on the country, the country I am thinking about most right now would be Hungary. If not that, then Romania. Thank you for any information you provide!

What is the average cost of in-home childare for infants in Jacksonville, Fl? I am moving to Jacksonville (Atlantic Beach area) Florida in a few months and am trying to find out what's the average cost of home childcare for infants under one year of age? Anybody know?

What can you tell me about providing emergency foster care for infants and toddlers? I have an experiance working with children and emotional difficultly. I am interested in what i would need to prepare my self. typical health problems that infants and toddlers might have ie feeding tubes drug addictions. How long the placements last. If the infants and toddlers are every adoptable at placement like an infant out ofthe hospital. I Live in washtenaw county.

Are you worried about your infants catching the flu at large family holiday parties? I have almost 6 month old twins, and I am wondering if everyone else is planning to attend large holiday family parties with your infants.

What are some effects of separating infants from their mothers? I'm not talking about taking children away from their mothers. I'm talking about infants going to daycare while their parents work.

What are some signs of sickness in infants? My daughter keeps crying and I cant figure out whats wrong. She has already ate, she has a clean diaper, shes been burped. The only other thing I can think of is that she's sick. What are some signs of sickness in infants? She is 2 months. So there is nothing the doctor can do? How can they not know what causes it? Well, she's been crying since she finished her bottle which was about 20 minutes ago. I know she's not hungry because she was spitting the milk out and yes I do spend time with her. I usually work nights so, I dont have to put her to be often. * I dont have to put her to bed often No, she doesnt have a fever. I already checked her tempature. Thanks everyone. She is on her way to sleep now. My fiancee says she likes to cry herself to sleep at night. So, she's not sick.

What happens to the abandoned babies and infants that are left in public places? And to abused children? Who takes care of these infants and babies that are abused in any manner or that are left in a public place intentionally? Who takes care of them? What happens to them? Is it possible for a citizen like me (even though I'm only 16) to "adopt" or at least mentor one of the poor kids who were mistreated or simply "left" in a public place.

What is a good convertible stroller for infants? I'm looking for a stroller that is suitable for infants. I want to be able to use it as a carseat also, as I will be traveling by plane a lot and I don't want to carry around both the stroller and the carseat. What are some good options?

Is it Catholic dogma that infants who die without baptism go to limbo? The Catholic Church teaches that baptism is necessary for salvation for "there shall not enter into it [heaven] any thing defiled." Since infants are not guilty of personal sin, but still have original sin on their soul, they cannot enter into the kingdom of heaven. Many fathers and doctors of the Church have taught that infants who die without baptism go to limbo, a state of happiness, but they cannot see the face of God. Has this doctrine been defined by any councils or popes? Do we have to believe this or is it just an opinion?

How come infants younger than 6 months cant have cereal in thier milk? is there a reason why i mean i know infants with acid reflux can.....so it cant be dangerous....why not?

What does an adoption attourney do? Or give me a huge list of jobs that pay well involving infants? I absoloutley adore working with infants and babies,so i need some good ideas of jobs that pay really well and work with them? I would like to go to college, and i do not want to be a nurse or pediatrician! Thanks D: make sure its a good long list too :D :D. With babies and infants.

how many different religions baptize infants vs waiting till adulthood? I am Catholic, and was baptized @ 3 months old, but what other Churches do this and what's the difference of baptizing an infant vs waiting? I am not a practicing Catholic by choice ( I believe you do not need to belong to one certain religion to have faith in God) But are we not born sins free and baptizing @ as infants, guarantees that our sin will be forgiven?

What do you think about parents getting their infants pierced? Like children that are too young to speek and their parents are piercing their ears for them. Do you think this is wrong, if not then why? and if it's ok to pierce their ears then why not other places on their little baby body? Personally I don't mind parents piercing their infants ears, I wouldn't do it to my kids, but I want to know how yall feel about this?

How much does the Goddard School cost for infants per month? Anyone know the cost of the Goddard School for infants? I live in the Philadelphia area. I've heard they're pretty expensive. Is it worth checking them out?

What do I need to study in order to be able to create products for infants? I'd like to create products for infants such as slings, carriers and the like. What degree or area of study if any should I look into or can I just create a few things without having to study something else?

How old do infants have to be to drink orange juice? My son is 10 months old, and has been drinking other juices such as grape, apple, mixed fruit with no issues. Can he have orange juice? How old were your infants when they started drinking orange juice? Thanks! Thanks, the kids minute maid is what I have. I bought it for my sisters when they were here and I hate to see it go to waste. I can't drink orange juice from when I was pregnant.. just threw it up one too many times.. TMI, I'm sorry.

Do animals recognize the difference between human adults and infants? Just curious. I think I heard something about the subject before but I'm not sure. I'm surprised when I see dogs or cats treat human infants differently -- more carefully. I guess my follow up question is, "How?" How do animals recognize infants/children? It can't be just based on height alone, can it?

What are some gross motor activities for infants? I need some ideas for Gross/fine motor activities for infants. I also need ideas for sensory play for infant. I good site would be great too.

How effective are online how to read programs for babies and infants? Is there anyone who can tell me the effectiveness of 'how-to-read' online programs for babies and infants from experience?

¿When and why do non jewish americans start to circumcise their infants? why only americans are the only society who massively circumcise their infants without religious reasons, this can't being imported from europe since most europeans and hispanics are uncut. I'm curious of when and why this became a common practice. I didn't ask what you guys think are the benefits, I'm asking when and why

What is a good model to represent how air pollution effects infants or young children? so i have a chemistry project and i wanted to know a good 3D model of how air pollution effects infants and/or young children. so if you can please help. (:

What kind of places are there where you can volunteer to help infants/toddlers? I would like to volunteer time with infants and toddlers. What kind of places should I check with. I live in Pennsylvania. I'd mostly like to play or teach them things. I've checked for rocking and cuddling programs in the area, but haven't been successful. I'd also like to know if there is a place that accepts volunteers that I could take my children with me as well.

What are the effects of noise on an infants cognitive development and general well-being? We are in the process of opening a licensed childcare in WA state and have been instructed to construct a sound barrier between the infant and toddler areas of our room. We have carpeting on the walls and floor as well as padded structures 32" high between the separate areas. We also hung Faux bamboo shades between the areas to cut down on the visual stimulation and sound carrying. Our health specialist has said she still will not pass our license to service infants and toddlers. We do not want to construct a wall as we want the infant and toddler caregivers to work as a team and the infants and toddlers to bond with both caregivers for continuity of care and routine. Any documentation about how this can affect the well-being of the infants would be extremely helpful in solving this dilemna.

Any advice for work experience in infants school? Im working at an infants school for 2 weeks for my work experience. Has anyone any advice or tips as i have never been around children of this age so i am quite nervous about doing or saying something wrong. Thanks.

What are some sensory projects that can be done for infants? I am currently taking an Early Childhood Education course that requires me to create a sensory project for infants. I not sure how to go about doing a sensory project pertaining to infants and one that they would actually enjoy.Some ideas would be very appreciated.

How do day cares manage very young infants? My baby was (and still is) a high need baby. I can't imagine him in a day care setting, especially when he was 6 weeks old. Now that he is almost 6 months old and can sit up, I suppose he could sit and play with toys and interact with other sitting babies. But before babies can sit up, how in the world do day cares take care of infants? Really...2 answers, and they aren't even from people that are familiar with day cares. Awesome.

how can i get info on the controversy about preterm infants? How young is too young and are we playing God? N? I am doing a paper in my OB nursing class about preterm infants. I wanted to do something different and I remembered back in the late '90's I believe, there was a big to do about How young is too young for preterm infants and about doctors playing God because we "had the technology to do it"...can anyone point me to some resourses about this controversy?

Are adults who were fed formula as infants more likely to die when infected with H1N1 influenza? Perhaps one reason some healthy adults die from H1N1 is because they were fed formula milk as infants. Perhaps human milk protects against viral infections into adulthood. Any research looked into this?

Can social deprivation experiments be run with infants? A.Yes,and the fnidings are consistent with animal studies. B.No,it would be unethical to experimentally induce social deprivation. C.No,because infants don't need social contact to attach and thrive. D.Yes,but such studies must be longitudinal and, therefore,very expensive.

Is it alright to watch scary movies when infants are present? So, my mother is going to be having twins this summer, and I'm a big horror movie/horror game fan. I know that you can't let small children watch frightening stuff, because it'll scare them too badly, but what about when they're infants and don't really understand what's going on around them?

What are the proper carseat standards for preemie infants? A relative is having a preemie baby. I need to know what carseat standards are for preemie infants. What I should be looking for and if there are any recomendations on a particular brand.

What professions have you working with young children/infants? I'm curious what types of jobs you can get (other than babysitting, and nanny) allow you to work with young children and infants. Little to a lot of schooling.

How many infants can i babysit in my home without a license in PA? I dont have a licence for babysitting and i have searched the internet up and down and no one will tell me the number of infants that i can babysit in my home... PLEASE HELP ME!!!!

I want to babysit infants, how can i find people that need baby sitters? I live in Stockbridge, Ga, about 20 minutes outside of Atlanta. I am 18 years old and i am finishing my first year of college. I have been babysitting young children almost all of my life, particularly young infants. Looking after children is second nature to me. I am looking for people that are in need of a babysitter mainly on the weekends(as i am a full time biology major) and summer. My weekend hours are extremely flexible and my rates negotiable.

what is your philosophy of parenting for infants and todlers? what do you think infabts and toddlers should be learning? how infants and toddlers should learn? how do you difine quality of infants and toddler care? Did you get some idea from caregivers, such as teachers in your child's school?

where can a buy a photography table that will help infants sit up when photographing them? My husband has been a photographer for several years now but has just recently got into doing portraits of kids. Mainly our own children but we would like to know where we can get a photography table that will help infants sit up better? Does anyone know what I'm talking about. Wal-mart has one but I would like to get one so that we can have a studio set up out of our home. Thanks.

Whats the main reasons why infants and young children heal faster than a 50 year old person? what specifically do infants and young children have ?? what is that component called?

How often do you feed infants? Are we supposed to feed infants every 2 hours or 3? What about at night? Also, how many ounces do you feed?

Where can I find information on treating grief in infants? I'm looking for information on grief reactions in infants who have lost a parent and models of practice for treating grief. All my searches turn up the death of the infant, not the parent...if anyone's good at searching Google/Google Scholar and can help, that would be great.

How often can I give my baby infants tylenol? He's 3 months and 14 lbs. the doctor said to give him .8ml of infants tylenol. how often can i give that to him?

Is there any research stating that viewing television can cause brain damage in infants? A family in our church has been telling people that watching any amount of television can cause brain damage in infants. I have looked for research backing this up and can't find any. Does anyone know where they could have gotten this from? I know there is research that suggests excesive TV viewing can contribute to aggressivness, shorter attention spans and vision problems. This is a new one to me!

Can anyone please confirm that FeverAll Suppositories for Infants have been discontinued? I am trying to find Fever All Suppositories for Infants...I've gone to Walgreen's and Walmart and I can not find them .... Someone told me they have been discontinued? Does someone have any information on this? Or where to find them? Thanks!

Is there any research stating that viewing television can cause brain damage in infants? A family in our church has been telling people that watching any amount of television can cause brain damage in infants. I have looked for research backing this up and can't find any. Does anyone know where they could have gotten this from? I know there is research that suggests excesive TV viewing can contribute to aggressivness, shorter attention spans and vision problems. This is a new one to me!

why do some parents spend millions on premature infants and give away healthy children? Now I'm not knocking off parents who had premature children and decided to keep them because my brother was premature but he has a mild form of autism. My dad and step-mom spent a lot on him just to keep him alive in an incubator for about a year. And when he came home he was still on special machines and really tiny. But anyway back to my question why do people have abortions on babies that could of been completely healthy? And why do some parents spend so much on premature infants? April I love my brother but I realized that they spent alot on him while he was in the hospital. My sister was thinking about an abortion when she got pregnant and I told her about my lil brother and how grateful she should be that her child would be healthy. I am glad to say she decided to have a child and now I'm an aunt.

How do infants identify their mother? I've seen infants identify their mother once they are born. If someone other than their mother pick them up, they start crying. How does this actually work?

What careers involve working with infants? I'm a junior in high school and I have been looking into careers. I've always loved children, especially babies. I know that I would love working if it involved infants. I would like to go into the medical field but I'm not too great with blood, I think I could get used to the little things though. Is there a career in the medical field involving the care of healthy infants after birth? Some sort of a nurse? I don't want to go through too much medical school but I want to be able to work with the newborns. Thank you in advance!

What is the legal amount of workers a church nursery should have to care for infants or todlers and of 3-5 yr? I am a nursery director and need guildlines to go by for caring for three different nurseries in our church. Infants, toddlers meaning walkers to age 2 and then another class of 3-5yr old children.

Do you think infants born with an innate ability to make symbolic mental representations of objects? I'm really not sure because seems like once infants are in many studies questioning their ability, don't they get use to the procedures and patterns of objects?

Why are so many people only interested in adopting infants? I've never understood this, but it seems that there is a vast majority of the population interested in adopting that is only interested in adopting infants, while older children are left without a family. Why is this? What is it about older children that makes people so opposed to the idea of adopting them?

What are the two most common causes of lack of oxygen in infants? The most common cause of cardiac arrest in infants is due to the lack of oxygen. What are the two most common causes of lack of oxygen in infants? please answer this.

how do i start to get a job taking care of infants? my daughter works at a good job but not really satisfied with it. She wants to do something concerning infants.

What is the difference of weights between breast fed and formula fed infants? i was just wondering if what is more essential for gaining weight for infants.. by breast feeding or formula feeding??

Is it true that very young infants are unable to inhale water? Several months ago, I saw this fascinating documentary on the human body, which claimed that infants can't inhale water for the first few weeks of their life. However, now that I search the internet, I can't find any sources whatsoever for that claim, even references to the original documentary. Is this claim true? Can anyone link me to some good sources on it?

Should we trust commercial solid food to feed infants? Are they safe, fresh enough for infants just starting solids? Where can I get organic solids? Or you ladies just make your own solids for your little one to ensure the freshness of food?

Does anyone know where I can purchase a replacement for the breather on the side of my infants crib mattress? The breather on the side of my infants crib mattress is missing, does anyone know if you can purchase replacments for these?

What do people think about the elimination communication people use to pottytrain infants? it's a relatively new idea but people use it to try and pottytrain infants from birth????They don't put diapers on them stay at home Moms do it, they watch for grunts and facial expressions then they put them on a little tiny toilet when they think it's time

Is it ok to splatter paint for a infants room? A coworker of mine told me that if you splatter paint on a infants wall it will stimulate their brain and make it easier for them to learn when they are older, is this true? If so what are some legitimate sources?

Will my daughter learn to speak English later than other infants? My wife and I work full-time and my daughter (7 months old) spends the day with her grandma, who speaks Kmer, will she learn English slower than other infants?

Do infants love their mothers? Or is it a strict biological need basis? I believe that infants love their mothers for the sake of comfort from their new and strange world. The sense of touch has the most powerful affect during infancy. Biological needs such as hunger are met by the mothers, but based on Harlow's experiments we can see infants prefer touch over nutritional need. What are your opinions?

Why the hell do parents make myspace profiles for their infants? It seems to me they think of their kids as possessions, not a child. Alot of immature people I know have a myspace profile for their infants.......who cannot even talk yet! What is wrong with them?

I've heard cell phones are bad for infants, what about devices such as radio or tv top antenna? I've heard cell phonse are bad for infants, what about devices such as radio or tv top antenna? Should I keep them away from infant and what is a safe distance?

I was just wondering if you apply the same cpr methods to toddlers as you do to infants? I saw my old booklet on cpr for infants as we had to take classes and watch videos before taking our son home from the hospital. Well, now he's 2yrs.3mos. old and I was wondering if the same infant method is to be applied to toddlers as well. Is there a method for toddlers to be done. Thank God I haven't had to put it to use but, I'd like to know in case it did happen. Thanks in Advance. first time older parent. ok I received an answer via my email but, it's not showing up in y/a here. how weird is that. don't know what's going on there. My child is a preemie so, he's a lot smaller than most toddlers his age. Like 23lbs. 32" about that. It's been awhile since he's been weighed/measured. I'll have to check into another class nearby. Thanks guys for the info.

How fast do infants/young children learn? We have a few kids over, and being between the ages of 6 months to 2 years, it's amazing how much they already know. It sparked my curiosity though, so I have a few questions.... How fast do infants and toddlers usually learn? If you can, give some kind of timeline with major points such as walking, talking, etc..... Does the intelligence of the parents affect them at all? The way they are raised? Any other outside influences? Thanks for any answers, resources, or anything that you offer!

How much do I charge per hour for 3 kids, 2 infants-1 toddler? I am going to take care of two twin infants and a 2 1/2 year old. for 20 hours a week. Parents work from home.

Is there any side effects for infants to see a mirror? I used to hold my daughter infront of a mirror (dressing table) from her one month but my relatives adviced me not to do so because it is harmful for her eyes. now she is one year and i do not see any thing wrong. Any problem with mirror and infants?

Can Anyone Find pictures Of The Sims 3 Infants? I looked on so many sites and can't find pictures of infants of the new sims 3. I sooooo wont to see what they will look like. Can anyone help?

Why do infants under 9 months don’t search for hidden objects? Piaget explained that infants under 9 months don’t search for hidden objects because they lack knowledge of object permanence. What is Baillargeon’s problem with this claim?

Does anyone have ideas of where I can observe infants or toddlers? For a school assignment, I have to do an observation for 30 min. to 1 hour. I was wondering if anyone had ideas for public places where I'd be able to do this rather than visiting a daycare or asking someone. I also don't know of anyone who has a baby. One place I was thinking of was the park. Are there any other places where I might be able to observe infants/toddlers? Or if you're a mother, where are some places you take your children? Thank you in advance!

What are jobs that work with infants? I am 16 years old and starting to think about what I want to do with my life. The thing I love most is working with infants. I am thinking about neonatal nursing but what other jobs are there for someone that wants to work with infants?

Do you think that infants should go to nursury school as early as at the age of 2 ? A French survey claims that the earlier infants are at school, the more they're socialised. But what about the welfare of being nursed at home by the mother ? Isn't early schooling just a pretext to push mothers out to work ?

I'd like to do in Home Photography on Families and Infants, what do I need? I have recently become interested in Taking pictured of Infants, and it turns out, I am pretty good. Does anyone know a good digital camera with those fancy black and white or sepia effects on it? Id like a good one. Also, Does anyone Know of a company that does picture printing? Id like to be able to have the families choose the pictures they like and have them printed for them. Does anyone know of a website that offers ideas on props or backgrounds or lighting tips and techniques? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! I never claimed to be a qualified Photographer..Nor Did I mention charging anyone, I simply find it fun and Would like to do it better. So...please, if you dont know anything about photography, then you are not helping me. The rest of the answer are fantastic however!

Does anyone have any suggestions on asthma in infants and toddlers, my daughter has been having problems since Does anyone have any suggestions on asthma in infants and toddlers, my daughter has been having problems since she was 6 months old. At first they thought she had a bad case of bronchtis,because it kept coming back. But it has been 3 months now and now they can rule it out as asthma. She is now 1 year old. I would really like some tips with anyone that can share some information and tips on how to deal with this. Thank you.

What are some home remedies for constipation in infants? We have been switching formulas for our new infant due to fussiness. We finally found that Soy formula works best for him. THe problem is that he is constipated. If anyone has any suggestions on how to solve this it would be much appreciated!! Thank you in advance!

When can infants fly on the airplane? My baby is 4 months and my husband and I are planning to take her on the plane in about a month. Is it ok for her to fly? Has anyone had any experience with taking a young infant on the plane and are there any tips I should know?

Why are infants required to recieve a vaccine for mennigitis in Alberta when there were only 4 cases? My infant is still very sick a week later, even without the MMR...will I have to home school my child now if I do not continue with the scheduled immunizations?

When can infants start faking stuff for attention? When is an infant smart enough to grasp the concept of faking stuff for attention? My daughter will start choking but stops as soon as I touch her but I just think she's too young to figure out it would get attention.

6 week and under infants on formula and cereal? Why do they say that it is bad for infants top start cereal early in life? I give my baby formula and cereal at night. Some people do and some people dont.

What aspects of stimuli are important to newborns and young infants? Also, what measures can be used to research infant perception?

How often do infants at the age of 4-6mos need to see a pediatrician? And what vaccinations/shots are needed during these months? I am asking b/c my husband and I will be moving to a different state when our baby is around 4 mos and the insurance at his new job will not take effect until our baby is 6 mos old.

When do newborn infants begin to sleep at night more, and are more alert during the day? I think I'm going crazy. I can't really sleep during the day because of my 13 month old. My newborn is 2 weeks now, and I have to nurse her 3 times during the night, but she takes long naps during the day. When should this reverse?? AHHHHHH!

Is it true plastic shower curtains can change hormones and harm infants? I found this "Going Green: Ditch your plastic shower curtains and get ones made out of cotton! The plastic has chemicals that can alter your hormones or harm infants! And being a mutant is not nearly as cool as movies like "X-Men" would have you believe…" Is it true? I hope not....

What cruise lines allow infants in the pool in a swim diaper? My husband and I are planning a cruise with our 1 year old. I know some cruise lines do not allow children who aren't potty trained to swim in any of their pools (even kiddie pools). We are looking for a cruise ship that allows swim diapers in pools.

can anyone tell me if infants require a seperate entry visa than the parents for pakistan? is the entry visa one for both parents and infants traveling to pakistan? i would like to know asap, if possible. thanks...

How can I keep my infants nose from getting clogged at night? The last two nights when I am nursing her, it is so hard for her to breathe because her nose is clogged up. I end up having to use a bulb syringe to clear her nose. She isn't sick, and her nose is never runny. This clogging problem only happens at night. I notice that my nose also gets stuffy during the night too. So what is the problem. Do you have any advice to keep her nose from getting stuffed.

Suppose your infants pediatrician recommends that your newborn receives lots of senory stimulation.? Which of the following techs might you use? play classical music, rub the infants back, turn off and on the lights, show the infant complex pictures.

What age do an infants second molars come in? My daughter is 19 months old and has 16 teeth (front 4 on top and bottom, all canines and all 4 first molars) approximately when should I be expecting any more teeth to come in. I'm asking because she's acting like she may be teething, and I was told the next teeth to come in would be her "2 year old" molars. Thanks in advance.

What are any over the counter remedies for eczema effected infants? Ezcema is a skin disorder. My best friends' son is a solider in Iraq and he stumbled upon an Iraqi infant that was effected by the condition. They are in dire need of finding any over the counter medicines to treat this condition. The soliders currently caring for him are looking for any way to get this remedy as they are out of it in their medicine stock. Please answer to save the life of an innocent, Iraqi baby; the victim of the war in Iraq. Thank you dearly, Andy D. Dawn M. (mother of solider)

When do infants start feeding themselves? I have 9 and a half mo. old twin girls. One of my girls has been holding her own bottle since she was about 7 months and picking up food and feeding herself. My other daughter wants no part of it. Will not hold her bottle and will pick up food or objects but will not feed herself. Should I be worried? What should I do? I dont mean with a fork or spoon, i mean with their fingers

What percentage of infants are circumcised in the US and Canada now? ARe Dr still trying to push this procedure or is it totally up to the parents?

Where can i find the medicine Calpol for infants? I need to know where i should look for the medicine calpol for my infant anyone know where i can find it?

What do you think about vaccinating infants and the risk of autism? My baby is 6 weeks old and scheduled for her first vaccinations in two weeks. I've read a lot about the link between vaccines and autism lately, and was looking for some more opinions. Does anyone know of the most recent data, have a personal experience, or just an opinion? thanks!

When do infants start sleeping thru tha night? Does anyone have and idea of when infants start sleepin thru the night? My son will be 2 months in a couple of weeks and i was just wodering.

How long is it before infants begin to smile and react to you? My daughter is 2 weeks old and I cannot wait for her to recognize me and to smile and just have reactions to toys and other things. Right now she mostly sleeps,cries,poops and opens her eyes to look around.

What is considered a high temp in infants? My daughters temp is102.7 under her arm and she just turned 6 onths. She has no other syptoms and hasn't had any recent shots.

What cleaning products are safe to use around infants? I am currently 37 weeks pregnant and my husband was wondering what cleaning products are considered safe to use around babies? Examples: Windex, Lysol, etc? I suggested that we'd use antibacterial dish soap, like we would with the bottles or dishes, but what about wood surfaces like a crib? I can't imagine Pledge or something of that nature being safe to use? Thank you!

What happens if you lie to qualify for access infants and mothers program? Hi I am low income my husband is self employed and make $3000 a month or so we qualify for medi-cal for the pregnancy but its a hassel. They ask for so many things, its a pain in the ***. I wanted to know if I lie to get in the aim program what would happend? Is it a form of fraud. I would pay something instead of nothing.

Is there a boarding service for infants? My son is two months old and when he cries at night it wakes me up. Is there a service that's like a boarding school for infants? A reputable service that will feed him and take care of him until he's about three years old. I also want to be able to visit on occasional weekends. Is there a service like this anywhere in the US?

What helps under an infants chin from getting a rash from always being wet from drool? He is 3 months so he can't hold his head very well so the wet drool stays under the skin fold.

What should you do to keep mosquitos away from infants and the what about sunscreen? My daughter is 5 and a half months old I want to take her outside but I'm scared of the uv rays (because she'll be in a short outfit because I don't want her to over heat) she will of course have a hat on. but is it ok to use sunscreen. Same with mosquitos I don't want her to get westnile can I apply bug spray.

What are natural ways to reduce stomach acid in infants? My son is 8 months old and his doctor is recommending previcid. I would like to know if there are any natural alternatives to this medication.

Anyone have any tips for traveling with infants during the holidays? My daughter will be 11 months old, and we're going to visit my in-laws for a week between thanksgiving and christmas. We've flown with her before, so we're not completly unexperienced. But would love any tips anyone out there can give me on making this holiday journey easier on all of us! thanks!

What medicines are safe to give to infants with diarrhea? My 3 month old has started teething, and now has had very bad diarrhea for the past few days. Any suggestions on what she can have to help?

Why do infants lose their hair the first couple of months when born? My son is 5 months old. When he was born he had a head full of hair. Now most of it is gone. Does anyone know why this happens.

How much do infants cost every month, I have a $2500 budget? My wife and I are in our mid 20's and are planning our first baby. We have $2500 left over every month for a baby after everything is paid for. (Our house mortgage and cars will be paid off BEFORE the baby is born.) How much will a baby actually cost us monthy? My wife is working part time and we will pay her mother $300 a month to watch the baby and clean. Childcare: $300 Insurance: $0 (No change to my premiums) Monthy doctor visit: $10 co-pay Formula: $0 (wife wishes to breastfeed) Diapers: $????? Toys: $???? What will we need to pay for? I am worried about money because I hear that children are SO expensive. Thanks

What are the effects of second hand marijuana to infants? I just found out that someone smokes around their baby. I want information to take to them so they pull their head out of their butt. Please no smart ass remarks. This is serious.