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Exercises: Right Torticollis Positioning for Play

Right torticollis is a tightening of the muscles on the right side of the neck. It results in your child frequently bending his or her head to the right side and looking to the left side.

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Pinworm Test Collection Guidelines

Pinworms are small white worms about ¼ - ½ inch long and look like a small grain of rice. These worms can live in a person’s large intestine. The adult female crawls out of the rectal opening at night and lays her eggs on the skin around it.

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Developmental Milestones

Nationwide Children's Hospital provides a number of resources, including videos, to help you better understand your NICU baby's milestones and stay involved in his or her developmental care. Read and watch what to expect.

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Developmental Milestones: 12 to 18 Months

Developmental milestones are skills or behaviors that most children will start or master by a certain age. Children reach milestones in many ways: speaking, learning, moving, and playing. There are things you can do with your child to help them reach these milestones.

Hyperhidrosis

Sweating (or perspiration) is a normal body function that helps to maintain body temperature and prevent overheating. An increased, unusual amount of sweating is called hyperhidrosis. The three types of hyperhidrosis are primary focal, generalized idiopathic and secondary generalized.

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Perioral Dermatitis

In this Helping Hand™ document, we discuss perioral dermatitis, which is a common dry or bumpy rash that can occur around the mouth, the nose and the eyes. To treat the rash, it is important to stop using any topical steroids. Instead, your child’s doctor may prescribe topical or oral antibiotics.

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Spleen Injury

This Helping Hand™ covers spleen injuries. Due to where the spleen is in the body and its size, it can get injured easily. Learn what to expect if your child has a spleen injury.

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MiraLAX, GlycoLax, or ClearLax

Polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 is a medicine that relieves constipation. It’s sold under brand names like MiraLAX^®, GlycoLax^®, and ClearLax^®. It works with the water in your body to soften poop, so it’s easier to pass. It can take up to 24 hours for it to work.

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Safe Storage

Lockboxes can be used to safely store dangerous items like guns (firearms) and medicines.