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What to Do About Choking

Choking can be a life-threatening emergency. Follow these steps if your child is choking.

What to Do About Constipation

Constipation is when a child has fewer bowel movements than usual. Ease constipation with the three Fs: fluid, fiber, and fitness.

What to Do About Croup

Croup is a viral infection that causes a telltake "barking" cough. Find out what to do if your child has croup and when to call the doctor.

What to Do About Cuts

Most cuts can be safely treated at home. But deeper cuts - or any wounds that won't stop bleeding - need emergency medical treatment.

What to Do About Dehydration

Kids can become dehydrated when their bodies lose very large amounts of fluids. It's important to replace fluids as quickly as possible. Here's how.

What to Do About Diarrhea

Diarrhea is common and usually not a sign of something serious. Find out what to do if your child has diarrhea.

What to Do About Fainting

Fainting is a loss of consciousness that can be caused by many things. Here's what to do if your child faints or is about to faint.

What to Do About Frostbite

Exposure to extreme cold can cause frostbite, a serious condition that requires emergency care. Here's what to do if your child has frostbite.

What to Do About Headaches

Headaches are rarely a sign of something serious. Here's what to do if your child has a headache.

What to Do About Nausea

Nausea or feeling sick to the stomach often happens before kids throw up (vomit). It's rarely serious. Learn how to treat nausea in children.

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