A break in the skin (a wound) shows signs of infection. Signs of infection include pus, spreading redness, increased pain or swelling, and fever.
Article Categories: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Wildfire Smoke Exposure
Wildfire smoke exposure, mainly from forest fires. The most common symptoms are coughing, a congested nose and watery eyes.
Weaning From the Bottle – Before 12 Months
Weaning is the replacement of bottle feedings with drinking from a cup. It means an end to nipple feedings. Here are some tips to help.
Whining and Pestering
Whining is a verbal temper tantrum. Compared to screaming tantrums, it’s a step up the developmental ladder. Some examples of whining behavior are: A child who won’t take No for an answer. He keeps repeating his demand for something you’ve told him he can’t have or do.
Weaning From the Bottle – 12 Months or Older
You want to stop bottle feeding, but your child resists. Here are some tips to help.
Warts
Warts are small raised growths that have a rough surface. Viral infection of the skin.
Vulvitis from Soap
Irritation of the vulva (external genitals) from soap or other irritants. Mainly occurs in young girls before school age.
Wart – Plantar
A wart on the bottom of the foot (plantar surface). Viral infection of the skin.
Vomiting (Baby on Formula)
Causes of and care advice on vomiting in formula-fed babies.
Vomiting (Baby on Breastmilk)
Causes of and care advice on vomiting in breastfed babies.