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by Barton D. Schmitt (Author) "In larger cities, this call will dispatch an emergency vehicle staffed by a rescue squad..." (more)
Key Phrases: warm water nose drops, normal dysarthria, physician during office hours, Common Mistakes, Similar Conditions, New York (more...)
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Product Description
Emergencies:

--when to call your child's physician immediately

-what to do in case of burns, bites, stings, poisoning, choking, and injuries

Common Illnesses:

-when it's safe to treat your child at home

-step-by-step instructions on dealing with fever, infections, allergies, rashes, earaches, croup and other common ailments

Behavior Problems:

-proven strategies for colic, sleep disturbances, toilet training problems, thumbsucking, and the video game craze

-no-nonsense discipline techniques for biting, temper tantrums, sibling fighting, and school refusal

Health Promotion: From Birth Through Adolescence:

-essential advice on newborn baby care, nutrition, cholesterol testing, immunizations, and sex education

-ways of preventing spoiled children, picky eaters, overeating, tooth decay, accidents, and homework problems

About the Author
Barton D. Schmitt, MD, FAAP, is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and Director of the Sleep Disorder Clinic and Encopresis-Enuresis clinic at The Children's Hospital of Denver. He has written more than one-hundred articles for fellow pediatricians, as well as the book Pediatric Telephone Protocols and the computer software program The Pediatric Advisor, used by over four-hundred-and-fifty hospitals nationwide.

Dr. Schmitt has received numerous awards for his work, including the American Academy of Pediatrics Education Award in 2004. He and his wife spend as much time as possible with their children and 6 grandchildren.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 704 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam; Revised edition (August 1, 1991)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 055335339X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0553353396
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #415,739 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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First Sentence:
In larger cities, this call will dispatch an emergency vehicle staffed by a rescue squad. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
warm water nose drops, normal dysarthria, physician during office hours, sucking callus, call your child, crib drowsy, other urgent questions, child acetaminophen, vasoconstrictor nose drops, awaken your child, schoolwork responsibility, call your physician, have your child lie, itching interferes, normal dysfluency, praise your child, need medical consultation, adenoid surgery, night criers, percent hydrocortisone cream, normal rebellion, ignore your child, tooth decay prevention, ear congestion, bedtime resistance
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Common Mistakes, Similar Conditions, New York, American Academy of Pediatrics, Terrible Twos, United States, Other Strategies, Toilet-Training Resistance, Atopic Dermatitis, Bantam Books, Getting Help, Homework Problems, Hurting Another Child, Infected Sores, School Underachiever, Weight-Reduction Program, Allergic Rhinitis, Bedtime Resistance, Cholesterol Screening, Eating Problems, Expected Outcome, Poison Control Center, Selsun Blue, Ballantine Books, Berry Brazelton
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable practical book for parents., December 7, 1999
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When our oldest child was born, our pediatrician recommended this book and it has been our bible for almost nine years and two kids: we've worn out 2 copies. Addresses not just medical questions but also general parenting for all ages: best bottom- line advice I've ever seen on issues from discipline to child care to weekly allowances to freedom/responsibilities for older kids. Very practical guidelines for each illness or medical situation on when to call the doctor immediately, when to wait until office hours and when and how to treat at home. Also great in helping you organize what is important to tell your pediatrican when you call in for consult. Terrific first aid and trauma advice in clearly written, bulleted format.I've bought MANY of these as gifts and everyone has really used and relied on it. Unlike any other pediatric guide I've ever seen. A whole-hearted recommendation.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best Child's Health book available., October 29, 1999
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My sister is a pediatric RN, and she gave me this book as a gift when I had my first child. I had also bought 2 other books about child care.. When I have a question, I review all the books, but unquestionably this book is the best. The book is easy to read and follow. It allows you to feel comfortable and well informed about any topic you reference. I really like the guidelines on when to call the physician's office immediately, within 24 hours and what you can do at home. When I've called the my insurance company's "nurse line" , I've felt that they are referencing this book as I can follow right along.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The best pediatric medical reference, January 4, 2003
By Joan C. Frank (Silver Spring, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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When I had my first baby in 1997, I bought A LOT of child care/medical reference books. My purchases included work by Dr. Spock, Dr. Sears, Penelope Leach, and Dr. Brazelton. "Your Child's Health" is the only one that I still have.

First, this book is organized in a VERY useful way. For each type of issue/illness, there is a quick summary that leads you quickly to an understanding of what you probably should do for your child right now, tomorrow or at your next doctor's appointment.

This book also helps to calm nervous parents. The section about fevers is a great example of this. Barton acknowledges that fevers are scary for parents. He then provides calming words, clear facts and direction about when you really need to worry.

This book does break down when it comes to issues that I consider cultural or social in nature. I do not think that this author is an expert about family beds, breast feeding or feeding schedules. I think that he is simply expressing views that were in vogue when he was in med school. I would strongly reccomend Dr. Sears or the La Leche League for more thorough and thoughtful information on these subjects.

Despite this small weakness, I think that this is a book that every family with babies and small children MUST have.

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