In young infants, a fallen hair (or a thread) can get tangled around a finger, a toe, or genitals and constrict the flow of blood. We see this most often in infants under 6 months, but it can be seen in toddlers and older children (in this case, it is usually the result of them intentionally winding something around the area or, unfortunately, because of child abuse).

Heat rash, also called “prickly heat” or “Miliaria,” occurs as a result of sweating. Rather than evaporating, the sweat gets trapped, which leads to blockage and inflammation.

Here are five easy steps to becoming a pro at fixing boo-boos, and a reminder of some things to avoid (that may surprise you!) like hydrogen peroxide, neosporin and air.

The terminology of drowning is extremely confusing. Terms like “dry drowning,” “near drowning,” “delayed drowning” and “secondary drowning” are often used interchangeably and are ambiguous. In fact, because they are confusing, using these terms is actively discouraged by organizations such as WHO, CDC, and Red Cross. Let’s go through how drowning is actually defined.

In infants, sunburns can become quite severe quite quickly leading to dehydration, heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Prevention is critically important. Wear the sunscreen, the UPF clothes, and reiterate the importance of avoiding tanning beds. Teach your children and teens good habits, and model them yourself.

Typically, babies with constipation present with harder, more pebble-like poop, or sometimes even blood in the stool. Contrary to popular belief, frequency of stooling is not how we define constipation. Newborn babies can poop as frequently as 8-10 times per day or as infrequently as once every 8-14 days. Both can be normal as long as poop consistency is normal.