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Children's physical health and well-being. See also the tag [hygiene] for matters of cleanliness. Questions about diagnosing or treating specific medical issues are not appropriate to this site, and may be closed. Please seek a doctor's help immediately for any urgent medical issues.

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Minimum age required for jacuzzi bath

I live in Germany in an area famous for it's springs. We have multiple thermal spas and the rules of admission are different in each. When my children were young, I checked with some of them why this …
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Putting a newborn on his tummy is a must?

Tummy time is important, because it’s the natural way to strengthen not just the neck muscles, but the whole set of core muscles, including back and to a degree stomach. This means it’s an important f …
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How often should a 6-week-old, bottle-fed baby have a bowel movement?

The frequency of bowel movements covers a wide range - and is about as widely discussed. My sources (in German, so no use posting a link here) say everything from multiple times a day to once a week …
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How to give a medicine with really bad taste

I'm lacking a bit of information, so I'l write an extended answer. When a child has trouble with a really bad tasting liquid medicine you could try various approaches: 1. Avoidance Of course you c …
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Clean children vs dirty children

You ask for health impact. In my opinion the impact of getting dirty on a child's mental wellbeing and ability to learn about his world can't be valued high enough. … is good for your imune system and can reduce the risk of allergies (keyword "hygiene hypothesis") and that being active and outside (later known as "exercise" or "fitness" for adults) is good for your health
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Is it okay for a baby's head to be vertical in a baby carrier?

Investing in a carrying device is a good choice - it allows you freedom of movement without a stroller and most babies love being close to a parent's body. With regard to the grandparents' concern, i …
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Our 6 months old son wants to walk. Can this be problematic?

Of course this can be problematic. But far more for yor back than your baby's well-being! Sorry for that slightly joking start, but let me re-phrase. There are different "schools of thought" about w …
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Can a breastfed 3-month-old go 12-14 hours without eating, when she refuses the bottle and I...

Sorry, but twelve hours without feeding is way too long for a baby. You also can’t (and probably shouldn’t, if you want to save your own sanity and ability to function) reverse the day/night cycle, b …
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Breastfeeding but periods have started after 2 months. What's going on inside the body?

First, menstruation doesn’t necessarily influence breast milk production. Some women notice a slight drop in supply in the second half of their cycle and an increased sensitivity or discomfort, others …
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