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Consult your physician or dental professional if using another fluoridated product.
Playing outside is one of the joys of summer, but your toddler isn’t the only one taking advantage of the warm weather. Bugs are on the rise this time of year, but insect repellent can help protect your child from biting insects
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Are you wondering whether your baby will be right-handed or left-handed? Be patient; it may be months or years before you know for sure. Most babies start showing a preference for reaching for things with their right hands between six and nine months, but it’s not until they’re 18 months or older that they start using their preferred hand more consistently. By age three or four, their handedness should be fairly evident. If it’s not, you may want to talk to your pediatrician.
Source: “How Handedness Develops in Infants,” by Robert Needlman, M.D., F.A.A.P., www.drspock.com, June 10, 2001
It's normal for the hair your baby was born with to fall out during her first few months and be replaced by permanent hair. You may also notice bald patches where she turns her head against the crib mattress, car seat or playpen. Some babies also lose hair if you brush it too vigorously or try to pull it into a tight ponytail. There's no reason for concern unless your little one continues to lose a lot of hair after six months; then you may want to call your pediatrician.
Source: "Hair Loss," March 2, 2006, www.med.umich.edu, website of the University of Michigan Health System