Preventative Care: The First Years

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What Could Be Causing 10-Month Old to Have Congestion/runny Nose So Often?

My almost 10 month old son has yet ANOTHER round of congestion/runny nose. I would say about 60-70% of the time since he was born he's had this congestion/runny nose thing. He's been sick more often than well! The doc said it was normal for babies to have colds/allergies this often, and it tapers down after they turn 2 yrs of age. She said it was impossible to even tell if it was upper respitory infection (cold) or allergy, but probably was a cold, cause he doesn't have itchy watery eyes. He doesn't go to daycare, we don't even go out much,...

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So Who Won?

Honestly, I don't know but I am happy to have finally seen something I could...

Vaccines

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Seeking Factual, Balanced, Unbiased Info on Vaccinations

Is this a ridiculous request? Is all information out there about vaccinations biased in some way? Where can I look for something balanced? We have not yet vaccinated our infant and my husband and I have differing views. I want to do more research and welcome website, magazine, and book recommendations. Thanks! (I suppose this can be a springboard for your thoughts on the matter, but I'm just looking for resources).

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Down After Daughter's Doctor's Appointment

I just returned from my daughter's 2-year well-child visit with her doctor and I am totally bummed. This is my only child and I know that I am a little over-protective, but I felt awful after I left there. She had not seen her doctor since her 18 month check-up and I don't call the doctor's office just for anything, so I had compiled a list of some questions since that last visit that I wanted to ask her doctor. It ended up being a little long and I tried not to look so anal with my questions, but they were genuine concerns I had and wanted...

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See a Doctor or Not?

Alright mom's I am wondering if anyone has had this experience and what to...