Thumbs, Fingers and Pacifiers

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Thumbs, Fingers, and Pacifiers

All babies are born with the need to suck. This is important because babies need the sucking reflex to eat and drink. Sucking for some...

Thumbs, Fingers, and Pacifiers – Thrush

Thrush is a yeast infection of the mouth in young babies White patches in the front of the mouth are the hallmark Click here to download...

Thumbs, Fingers, and Pacifiers – Pacifiers

A pacifier is an artificial nipple for a baby to suck on. It can be used when they are not hungry. This need for extra sucking is called...

Thumbs, Fingers, and Pacifiers Fingernail Infection Yeast

Mild chronic infection of the skin fold next to the fingernail The medical name is chronic paronychia Click here to download “Thumbs,...

Thumbs, Fingers, and Pacifiers Caring for Your Child’s Teeth

Almost 1 in 4 children in America will have a cavity (KA-vuh-dee) before turning 4 years of age! That’s why it’s very important for...

Thumbs, Fingers, and Pacifiers A Guide to Children’s Dental Health

The road to a bright smile begins long before the first tooth appears. Parents play a big part in helping their children develop healthy...