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How to Apply for Children's Disability

It usually takes 3 to 5 months for the Social Security Administration to review your child’s application for SSI benefits. However, the following conditions can qualify for immediate approval:

1. Total Blindness
2. Total Deafness
3. HIV
4. Down Syndrome
5. Cerebral Palsy
6. Muscular Dystrophy
7. Birth Weight under 2 pounds, 10 ounces
8. Severe mental retardationhttp://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10026.html#ssi-benefits

Once you receive SSI disability benefits for your child, you may be required to have a review on a periodic basis to continue receiving benefits. http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10026.html#ssi-benefits

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How to Treat Diaper Rash

Preventing diaper rash is a good final step to take after you have treated one. Prevention is very similar to treatment. Be sure to keep your baby’s diapers dry and clean, though prevention may not require waking repeatedly during the night as you would during treatment. A good rule of thumb is to check baby’s bottom every two hours minimum.

Next make sure you are using baby wipes that aren’t irritating skin. In some cases you may even need to make your own to ensure they are gentle enough for your babies skin. Try to avoid wiping skin, pat instead.

Find a diaper that fits your baby well, secure but not too tight as even baby bottoms need air to breathe. Be sure it’s not the materials in the diaper causing the rash. Anytime you change laundry detergents, soaps, etc you should watch for rashes.

When introducing solid or new foods be sure to watch for allergic reactions and cease feeding anything that causes diaper rash until your child is older.

Finally breast feeding has also been shown to reduce the occurrence of diaper rash. If you chose to do so, breastfeed as long as possible. http://www.babycenter.com/0_diaper-rash_81.bc?page=3 http://www.mommyandme.com/family/all-about-diaper-rashes.html

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Pediasure Coupons

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How to Avoid and Treat Chicken Pox

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How to Treat Childhood Obesity

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Heat Rash

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Tylenol Recall

2008 RECALL - Because of the risk of accidental overdose, particularly in children under 2 years old, Johnson and Johnson recalled several varieties of its popular Tylenol cold medicine. A note on the Tylenol home page directed to health professionals implies that raw materials produced at the same location at the same time as inactive Tylenol ingredients were found to contain a harmful bacteria. Though none of this bacteria was found in Tylenol products, the company has recalled certain products produced between April and June of 2008 as a precaution.http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2009/09/some-explanation-if-you-look-for-it-on-the-childrens-tylenol-recall.html

Varieties Affected:

1. Concentrated TYLENOL® Infants' Drops Plus Cold
2. Concentrated TYLENOL® Infants' Drops Plus Cold & Cough
3. PediaCare® Infant Dropper Decongestant
4. PediaCare® Infant Dropper Long-Acting Cough
5. PediaCare® Infant Drops Decongestant (containing pseudoephedrine)
6. PediaCare® Infant Dropper Decongestant & Cough
7. PediaCare® Infant Drops Decongestant & Cough (containing pseudoephedrine)

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How to Use the BRAT Diet

BRAT Diet Variations Several soft food diet variations may be used in place of the BRAT diet. The BRATTY diet begins with the same four ingredients as the BRAT but adds tea and yogurt as possible foods in the early stages of returning to foods.

The CRAM Diet is an alternative which may be utilized for children. CRAM stands for Cereal, Rice and Milk. The addition of milk to the items offered adds protein and fats back into the child’s diet. With CRAM, just as the BRAT Diet, oral rehydration is still a priority.

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How to Prevent Childhood Obesity

Most people have heard the saying practice what you preach. This is a very important step for parents when they are trying to prevent childhood obesity. Children pick up the habits of their parents, so if you don't eat healthy, they won't eat healthy. Show them that being healthy is important to you with your actions.http://www.charityguide.org/volunteer/fifteen/childhood-obesity.htm

Seeing mom and dad eating healthy foods and exercising will help encourage a child to do the same. Get the child involved by letting them help prepare meals or snacks, and including physical activities that can be done by the whole family. You don't have to be extravagant or come up with incredible ideas. It can be something as simple as letting the child crack the eggs or having the whole family go out in the back yard and play freeze tag.

Combining healthy eating and exercise will make a tremendous difference for a child and the entire family. Too many sudden changes can be overwhelming and may cause kids to rebel against the changes. Start out by just making a few small changes. As the family becomes accustomed to those changes, add in a few more. Before you know it, the kids and parents will be healthier and happier.

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