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Bundling Babies Safely in Winter
Learn more about layering and temperature regulation, bedtime warmth and safety, dressing for the car seat, and common mistakes when it comes to bunding babies in the winter.
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Diaper Rash Prevention & Treatment | Lurie Children's
Diaper rash is common in babies. Learn about the causes, prevention, treatment and when to call the doctor.
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Your Newborn’s First 2 Weeks of Life: 10 Things to Expect
In the two weeks after birth, newborns learn to feed, work to get back to their birthweight and change and develop in numerous other ways.
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Newborns and Nighttime Sleep
Trying to get your newborn to start sleeping through the night? We break down some sleep goals, piece by piece.
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Headaches vs. Migraines in Kids: How to Tell the Difference
How to tell if your child is having a migraine — from symptoms to severity.
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Constipation in Kids: Causes, Types & Treatment
Our pediatric experts answer some of the most frequently asked questions about constipation in kids, including causes, symptoms and more.
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Signs & Symptoms of Sepsis in Children
Severe sepsis is a serious, life-threatening condition that occurs in more than 80,000 U.S. children annually.
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What to Do If a Child Hits Their Head
Most minor head bumps and bruises won’t cause serious harm, but it is important to watch for signs of more serious injury if your child hits their head.
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Prevent RSV in Babies with Nirsevimab
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common and potentially dangerous virus that affects almost all infants and young children before the age of two. Now, there is a single-dose immunization that helps in the fight against RSV for infants younger than 19 months of age: Nirsevimab.
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Letting Kids be Kids: Meet Lurie Children’s Activity Coordinators
Our activity coordinators arrange and implement programs and activities for patients of all ages and abilities.
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Following Airway Surgery, Jakob, 3, is Home for Good
Soon after he was born, Jakob was diagnosed with chronic lung disease and endured a stroke and brain bleeding, among other issues.
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Nico’s Story: Early Detection of Deadly Disease Gives Him ‘A Fighting Chance’
A routine newborn screening test mandated by the Illinois Department of Public Health revealed devastating information: Nico had Krabbe disease.
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NaSyah’s Heart Journey ‘Home’ to Lurie Children’s
A second opinion enocuraged NaSyah's family to transition her cardiac care to Lurie Children's, and they "never looked back."
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Measles in Kids: Symptoms & Prevention
The recent measles outbreak has many parents and caregivers concerned. Our experts share what you need to know about measles in kids.
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When Do Babies Start Crawling?
Crawling is an exciting new development for babies. Our Lurie Children's expert explains everything that parents need to know.
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Understanding Bedwetting in Kids
Bedwetting is a common issue, affecting millions of children. Learn about causes, how to help your child stay dry at night and when to talk to a healthcare provider.