Infant health
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Child growth: Can you predict adult height?
Concerned about your child's growth? Find out how you can estimate your child's adult height.
Breastfeeding strike: Why do babies refuse to nurse?
Understand why babies sometimes refuse to breastfeed and what you can do about it.
Baby fat: When is it cause for concern?
Find out when your baby's weight might be of concern and how to promote a healthy weight.
Multivitamins: Do young children need them?
Multivitamins: Are they good insurance for young children?
Infant constipation: How is it treated?
Worried about infant constipation? A Mayo Clinic specialist explains how to treat it.
Treating asthma in children under 5
Learn more about this breathing condition in children younger than 5 years old. Get the facts on symptoms and which treatment options may work best.
Potty training: How to get the job done
Your guide to potty training basics, including when to start and what to do.
Teething: Tips for soothing sore gums
Know the signs and symptoms of teething, as well as safe ways to soothe sore gums.
Encopresis
Encopresis, also called fecal incontinence or soiling, occurs when constipation causes impacted stool to fill the colon, and liquid stool leaks out.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
This common illness affects the lungs. It can seem like a cold, but may be severe, especially in children. Know the symptoms and treatment.
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