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Managing Mosquito Bites

Mosquito bites are an annoying part of summer.  The best way to deal with mosquitoes is to prevent them from biting in the first place.  But there are some things you can do to alleviate the itch that follows if you do get bit.  Why Are Mosquito Bites Itchy The female mosquito is responsible for itchy mosquito bites.  She will

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Sun Safety for Babies

Can babies wear sunscreen? How old do they have to be to wear sunscreen? Can you even take a baby into the sun? Surprisingly, thus far in my career no one yet has asked me about baby sunscreen and sun safety. When I had Madi, I had no idea how to protect her! I knew

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