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Children with swimmer’s ear (otitis externa) have inflammation in their external ear canal. It is usually caused by water irritating the skin inside the ear, which then becomes infected with a bacteria, or more rarely, a fungus. Symptoms of Swimmer’s Ear Ear pain is the most common symptom of swimmer’s ear. Unlike the pain of [...]
Although experts often focus on more common safety measures, like using car seats correctly and basic childproofing, there are many less well known ‘hidden dangers’ that may put your kids at risk. Your family car is one of these ‘hidden dangers,’ and it is not just because of car accidents. In addition to the risk [...]
Although you should make every effort to keep your kids safe year-round, it is especially important in the summer when most kids are out of school. Hot temperatures and more time spent outdoors, perhaps unsupervised, can put kids’ health and safety at risk. Sun and Summer Heat The most obvious hidden dangers in the summer [...]
When thinking about protecting their kids while swimming, most parents think about using life jackets, swimming lessons, and childproofing their pool. Many overlook the fact that kids can get sick from the germs in the water of pools, lakes, and water parks. Taking some simple steps can help keep your kids — and everyone else [...]