Introduction p. xvii
Acknowledgments p. xxi
The Reader's Responsibility p. xxv
Emergencies
Emergency Telephone Calls p. 3
Emergency Transportation p. 4
Emergency Symptoms p. 6
Resuscitation (Mouth-to-Mouth Breathing) p. 9
Choking p. 10
Allergic Reaction, Severe (Anaphylactic Reaction) p. 13
Bites, Animal or Human p. 14
Bites, Insect p. 18
Bites, Marine Animal p. 24
Bites, Snake p. 26
Bites, Spider or Scorpion p. 29
Bleeding, Severe p. 32
Bleeding, Minor--See Trauma, Skin p. 80
Breathing Difficulty, Severe p. 34
Burns, Chemical p. 36
Burns, Thermal p. 37
Coma p. 39
Convulsions with Fever (Febrile Seizures) p. 40
Convulsions Without Fever p. 43
Delirium p. 44
Drowning p. 45
Electric Shock or Lightning Injury p. 47
Eye, Chemical in p. 48
Eye, Foreign Body in p. 49
Fracture--See Trauma, Bone and Joint p. 63
Frostbite p. 51
Heat Reactions p. 53
Poisoning p. 55
Suffocation p. 58
Trauma (Injuries)
Bone, Joint, and Muscle Trauma p. 63
Ear Trauma p. 66
Eye Trauma p. 67
Finger and Toe Trauma p. 69
Genital Trauma p. 72
Head Trauma p. 73
Mouth Trauma p. 77
Nose Trauma p. 78
Skin Trauma p. 80
Tailbone Trauma p. 84
Teeth Trauma p. 85
Tetanus Booster Following Trauma p. 87
Suture Removal p. 88
Wound Infections p. 88
New Baby Care
Normal Newborns p. 93
First Days in the Hospital: Getting Acquainted p. 93
First Weeks at Home: Getting Help p. 97
The Normal Newborn's Behavior p. 101
The Normal Newborn's Appearance p. 102
Newborn Rashes and Birthmarks p. 108
Newborn Skin Care and Bathing p. 110
The Circumcision Decision: Pros and Cons p. 113
Circumcision Care and Problems p. 115
Foreskin Care and Problems p. 116
Newborn Equipment and Supplies p. 118
Newborn Problems p. 125
The Sick Newborn: Subtle Symptoms p. 125
The Sick Infant: Judging the Severity of Illness p. 126
Cradle Cap p. 127
Diaper Rash p. 128
Jaundice of the Newborn p. 131
Spitting Up (Regurgitation) p. 133
Tear Duct, Blocked p. 135
Thrush p. 137
Umbilical Cord, Bleeding p. 138
Umbilical Cord, Delayed Separation p. 139
Umbilical Cord, Oozing p. 140
Umbilical Hernia p. 141
Health Promotion: Keeping Your Child Healthy
Feeding and Eating p. 145
Breast-Feeding p. 145
Formula-Feeding p. 151
Nighttime Feedings p. 156
Spitting Up (Regurgitation)--See Newborn Problems p. 133
Weaning, Normal p. 157
Weaning Problems p. 159
Solid (Strained) Foods p. 162
Poor Eaters, Poor Appetites p. 165
A Healthy Diet p. 170
Cholesterol Screening or Testing p. 174
Treating High Cholesterol Levels p. 177
Sugar and Sweets p. 180
Tooth Decay Prevention p. 183
Food Allergies p. 186
Overweight: Prevention in Infants p. 190
Overweight: A Weight-Reduction Program p. 192
Eating Problems: Other Strategies p. 197
Growth, Development, and Safety p. 200
Normal Growth p. 200
Normal Development p. 201
Accident Prevention p. 205
Car Safety p. 206
Shoes p. 208
Preventing Infections p. 211
The Prevention of Infections p. 211
Immunization Schedule p. 214
Immunization Reactions p. 216
Passive (Involuntary) Smoking p. 218
Contagious Diseases and Incubation Periods p. 220
Frequent Infections p. 221
Medicines p. 227
Medicines: General Instructions p. 227
Medicines: Helping Children Swallow Them p. 230
First Aid Kit p. 233
Home Medicine Chest (Nonprescription Medicines) p. 234
Failure to Improve on Antibiotics p. 235
Behavior: Preventing and Solving Problems
Sleep p. 239
Crying Baby (Colic) p. 239
Sleep Problems, Prevention of p. 243
Night Awakening in Older Infants p. 248
Bedtime Resistance p. 255
Sleeping with the Parents (Bed-Sharing) p. 259
Nightmares p. 260
Night Terrors p. 262
Sleepwalking p. 264
Early-Morning Riser p. 265
Sleep Problems: Other Strategies p. 267
Discipline p. 269
Discipline Basics p. 269
The Time-out Technique p. 281
Spoiled Children, Prevention of p. 285
The Terrible Twos and Stubborn Toddlers p. 290
Temper Tantrums p. 292
Biting p. 299
Hurting Another Child p. 301
Sibling Arguing and Quarreling p. 303
Discipline Problems: Other Strategies p. 306
Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers p. 322
Sibling Rivalry Toward a Newborn p. 322
Thumbsucking p. 325
Pacifiers p. 329
Breath-Holding Spells p. 331
Poor Eaters, Poor Appetites--See Feeding and Eating p. 165
Toilet-Training Basics p. 333
Prevention of Toilet-Training Problems p. 337
Toilet-Training Resistance p. 338
Sex Education for Preschoolers p. 342
Masturbation in Preschoolers p. 344
Stuttering vs. Normal Dysfluency p. 347
School-Age Children p. 351
School Phobia or Refusal p. 351
Attention Deficit Disorder (Short Attention Span) p. 356
Schoolwork Responsibility: How to Instill It p. 362
Homework Problems (School Underachiever) p. 364
Television: Reducing the Negative Impact p. 368
Video Games p. 372
R-Rated Movies: Protecting Our Children p. 374
Tics (Twitches) p. 377
Bed-Wetting (Enuresis) p. 379
Family Issues p. 386
The Working Mother: Juggling Children, Home, and Career p. 386
Divorce's Impact on Children p. 395
Adolescents: Dealing with Normal Rebellion p. 398
Common Symptoms and Illnesses
General Symptoms of Illness p. 407
Fever p. 407
The Temperature: How to Measure It p. 413
Decreased Appetite with Illness p. 416
Increased Sleep with Illness p. 417
Decreased Activity with Illness p. 418
Skin: Widespread Pink or Red Rashes p. 419
Rashes, Unknown Cause (Widespread) p. 419
Itching, Unknown Cause (Widespread) p. 421
Rashes While on Drugs p. 422
Ampicillin Rash p. 423
Chicken Pox (Varicella) p. 424
Dry Skin p. 428
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) p. 429
Fifth Disease (Erythema Infectiosum) p. 432
Heat Rash (Miliaria) p. 434
Hives (Urticaria) p. 435
Measles (Rubeola) p. 437
Measles Vaccine Rash p. 439
Purple Spots p. 439
Roseola (Roseola Infantum) p. 440
Rubella (German Measles) p. 441
Scarlet Fever p. 442
Skin: Localized Pink or Red Rashes p. 444
Rashes, Unknown Cause (Localized) p. 444
Itching, Unknown Cause (Localized) p. 446
Acne p. 447
Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis) p. 451
Boils (Abscesses) p. 452
Cradle Cap--See Newborn Problems p. 127
Diaper Rash--See Newborn Problems p. 128
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease p. 455
Impetigo (Infected Sores) p. 456
Jock Itch p. 459
Lice (Pediculosis) p. 460
Newborn Rashes and Birthmarks--See Normal Newborns p. 108
Poison Ivy p. 462
Ringworm (Tinea Corporis) p. 464
Shingles (Zoster) p. 465
Sores p. 467
Tinea Versicolor p. 467
Skin: Conditions Without A Rash p. 469
Blisters, Foot or Hand p. 469
Bluish Lips (Cyanosis) p. 470
Burns, Chemical--See Emergencies p. 36
Burns, Thermal--See Emergencies p. 37
Calluses, Corns, and Bunions p. 470
Cracked Skin p. 472
Dandruff p. 472
Fingernail Infection (Paronychia) p. 473
Foreign Body in Skin (Slivers) p. 475
Freckles p. 476
Hair Loss p. 477
Injury (Bruises, Cuts, Puncture Wounds, and Scrapes) --See Trauma, Skin p. 80
Jaundice p. 477
Lymph Nodes (or Glands), Swollen p. 479
Moles (Nevi) p. 481
Pale Skin p. 481
Pimples p. 482
Sunburn p. 484
Sweating, Excessive p. 488
Toenail, Ingrown p. 489
Warts p. 491
Brain p. 493
Altitude Sickness p. 493
Breath-Holding Spells--See Behavior Problems p. 331
Coma--See Emergencies p. 39
Convulsions--See Emergencies p. 40
Delirium--See Emergencies p. 44
Dizziness p. 495
Fainting p. 496
Headache p. 498
Injury, Head--See Trauma p. 73
Motion Sickness p. 500
Soft Spot, Bulging p. 501
Eyes p. 502
Allergies of the Eyes p. 502
Chemical in Eye--See Emergencies p. 48
Dark Circles Under the Eyes p. 504
Foreign Body in Eye--See Emergencies p. 49
Injury--See Trauma p. 67
Itchy Eye p. 505
Red or Pinkeye Without Pus p. 505
Red or Pinkeye with Pus p. 508
Swelling of Eyelid p. 510
Stye p. 512
Tear Duct, Blocked--See Newborn Problems p. 135
Yellow Discharge--See Red or Pinkeye with Pus p. 508
Ears p. 514
Earache p. 514
Ear Congestion p. 516
Ear Discharge p. 518
Earwax, Packed p. 518
Foreign Body in Ear p. 520
Injury--See Trauma p. 66
Itchy Ear p. 521
Mumps p. 522
Pierced Ear Infections p. 524
Pulling at Ear p. 527
Swimmer's Ear (Otitis Externa) p. 528
Ventilation Tubes Surgery p. 530
Nose p. 533
Colds p. 533
Foreign Body, Nose p. 540
Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis) p. 540
Injury--See Trauma p. 78
Nosebleed p. 544
Runny Nose--See Colds p. 533
Sinus Congestion p. 546
Mouth And Throat p. 550
Bad Breath (Halitosis) p. 550
Canker Sores (Mouth Ulcers) p. 551
Cold Sores (Fever Blisters) p. 553
Geographic Tongue p. 555
Injury, Mouth--See Trauma p. 77
Injury, Teeth--See Trauma p. 85
Lip, Swollen p. 555
Neck, Swollen--see Lymph Nodes p. 479
Sore Throat (Pharyngitis) p. 556
Swallowing Difficulty (Dysphagia) p. 559
Teething p. 560
Thrush--See Newborn Problems p. 137
Tongue-Tie p. 561
Tonsil and Adenoid Surgery p. 562
Toothache p. 565
Tooth Decay Prevention--See Feeding and Eating p. 183
Lungs (Respiratory) p. 567
Allergic Reaction, Severe--See Emergencies p. 13
Breathing Difficulty, Severe--See Emergencies p. 34
Breathing, Noisy p. 567
Chest Pain p. 568
Choking--See Emergencies p. 10
Congestion, Respiratory p. 570
Cough p. 570
Croup (Croupy Cough and Stridor) p. 574
Hoarseness p. 578
Influenza p. 579
Wheezing p. 581
Abdomen (Gastrointestinal) p. 583
Abdominal Pain p. 583
Ampicillin Diarrhea p. 586
Constipation p. 586
Diarrhea p. 591
Foreign Body, Swallowed p. 597
Gas, Excessive p. 599
Hiccups p. 601
Nausea p. 601
Pinworms p. 602
Spitting Up (Regurgitation)--See Newborn Problems p. 133
Stools, Blood in p. 604
Anal Fissure p. 605
Stools, Unusual Color of p. 607
Umbilical Hernia--See Newborn Problems p. 141
Vomiting p. 608
Vomiting of Blood p. 611
Bladder (Urinary) p. 612
Bed-Wetting (Enuresis)--See Behavior Problems p. 379
Toilet Training--See Behavior Problems p. 333
Urination, Pain with (Dysuria) p. 612
Urine, Blood in p. 615
Urine, Strong Odor p. 616
Genitals p. 617
The Circumscision Decision: Pros and Cons--See Normal Newborns p. 113
Circumcision Care and Problems--See Normal Newborns p. 115
Foreskin Care and Problems--See Normal Newborns p. 116
Foreign Body, Vagina p. 617
Injury--See Trauma p. 72
Menstrual Cramps (Dysmenorrhea) p. 618
Swelling, Groin or Scrotum p. 620
Vaginal Irritation p. 621
Bones And Joints p. 624
Backache, Acute p. 624
Shoes--See Growth, Development, and Safety p. 208
Injury, Bone, Joint, and Muscle--See Trauma p. 63
Injury, Finger and Toe--See Trauma p. 69
Injury, Tailbone--See Trauma p. 84
Limb Pain p. 626
Limp p. 628
Neck Pain, Acute p. 629
Glossary
A Glossary Of Children's Diseases Requiring Physician Consultation p. 635
Index p. 653