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- Call 911Warning signsWhen a baby needs help right away.
- Call 911Baby not breathing: CPRCPR for babies under 1 year, and the difference for children 1 and older.
- Call 911ChokingBack blows and thrusts: babies under 1 year and older children.
- PediatricianFeverWhat to do by age, and how to take a temperature.
- ERBreathing problemsBronchiolitis (RSV), croup, wheezing and fast breathing.
- PediatricianDehydrationSigns of dehydration and how to give fluids.
- PediatricianVomiting and diarrheaWhen to worry: green, projectile or bloody vomit.
- At homeCrying and colicHow to soothe, and what to do if you can't take it anymore.
- Call 911SeizuresWhat to do during a seizure and when to call 911.
- ERFalls and head injuriesDanger signs after a fall.
- ERBurnsCool with water and know when to go to the ER.
- Call 911Poisoning and swallowed objectsPoison Control 1-800-222-1222; button batteries and magnets go to the ER.
- Call 911DrowningPrevention, and what to do if you pull a baby from the water.
- At homeSafe sleepAlone, on the back, in a crib: how to prevent SIDS.
- ERHeat and hot carsHeatstroke, summer power outages, and never leaving a baby in a car.
- ERCold and power outagesKeeping a baby warm safely and avoiding carbon monoxide.
- Call 911Allergies and anaphylaxisHives plus trouble breathing or vomiting: 911 and epinephrine.
- At homeInsect bites and stingsMosquitoes, fire ants, bees, and insect repellent by age.
- At homeRashes and diaper rashDiaper rash, and the glass test for dangerous spots.
- PediatricianNewborn jaundiceYellow skin or eyes in the first days of life.
- At homeColds and congestionSaline, suctioning the nose, and why not to give cough syrups.
- PediatricianEar pain and ear infectionsSigns of an ear infection and how to ease the pain.
- At homeTeethingHow to soothe sore gums without dangerous gels or necklaces.
- At homeConstipationWhat's normal and what helps by age.
- At homeFeeding in an emergencyBreastfeeding, ready-to-feed formula, and preparing formula without safe water.
- At homeUsing medicines safelyDose by weight, the right syringe, and what never to give.
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