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Image via Wikipedia By Dr Bill Maier Nearly every baby develops nappy rash from time to time, and it’s never fun to deal with — especially for the baby. The most common cause of nappy rash is prolonged exposure to a dirty diaper. Often parents will buy super absorbent diapers , and unintentionally go too long between changes. Other rashes are caused by chemicals or fragrances in baby wipes , detergents , or soaps . Some babies react to one brand but not another, so there’s a lot of trial and error involved in finding out the source. Treating a rash is often a matter of common sense. Change the nappy as soon as it gets wet or soiled. Switching to non-fragrant alcohol -free wipes and even tries other brands for a while. If you use cloth diapers, try using soap instead of detergent. You might also let your baby’s bottom air dry after cleaning. And ask your doctor about the best ointment or cream to use. From TODAY, Voices - Tuesday, 15-June-2010 ----- Related artic...

By Dr Bill Maier Hey, what’s that in your baby’s mouth ? Is it a rock ... a toy...? No, I think it’s a tooth! Waiting for baby’s first tooth is exciting. Unless, of course, you’re the baby — then it’s just painful. Well, here are some tips you should know while waiting. First of all, if your baby starts drooling a lot more at three to six months, don’t assume that he is about to sprout teeth . Saliva is his body’s way of protecting him from bacteria and viruses. Most babies get their first tooth at between six and 12 months, though it could be sooner or later. And the ones to watch for are the lower front teeth — called central incisors . The next to come will be the upper four incisors. You’ll notice a lot of crying and fussiness. Teeth-cutting is painful business, so make sure you have some medicine handy — and a good teething ring will help as well. From TODAY, Voices - Tuesday, 01-June-2010 ----- Related articles by Zemanta How do I know if my tooth is a baby to...

Image by Brew*Crew via Flickr By Dr Bill Maier So, how would you feel if your husband brought home another woman? Believe it or not, that's how many kids may feel when a new baby arrives home from the hospital . When young kids struggle with jealousy over a new baby in the house, there are some things you can do to reassure them they haven't been replaced. First, start preparing them during your pregnancy , and make them feel a part of it. Tell them how much you're going to need their help with the new baby . Second, make sure your older children are part of the new baby pictures in the hospital room. Dad should have a gift for them to give to their new little brother or sister. Next, remind them of all the things they can do that the baby is too little for, like feeding themselves, or staying up a little later before bedtime. And finally, when your family makes over the baby, make sure they remember that you have other kids as well. From TODAY, Voices – Monday, 27-Jul-2...

By Dr Bill Maier Are you wondering if your 12-month-old is ever going to walk? Babies don’t always develop as quickly as we’d like and parents are natural worrywarts. A good friend of ours recalls watching his 13-month-old boy crawling around the room, while a 10-month-old playmate walked circles around him. At the time, he wondered if something might be wrong with his toddler . Of course, he was worried about nothing. Within a few months, he was running with the rest of his friends. No two babies develop at exactly the same rate, and it has nothing to do with intelligence or maturity. Physical skills are linked directly to brain growth, and brains develop at a pre-determined rate. It’s all written into our genetic make-up. Babies walk and talk when their bodies tell them it’s time. Obviously, nutrition and fitness are important, but beyond that, there’s not much we can do to hurry them along. From TODAY, Voices – Thursday, 07-May-2009