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Alina Burns

Alina Burns, RN, is a staff writer at Biology Insights specializing in pediatric wellness. She brings clinical experience from neighborhood pediatric centers, where she handled phone triage and walk-in visits for childhood illnesses and infant feeding. A graduate of Tarrant County College with a bachelor of science in nursing, Burns still works per-diem clinical shifts.

What to Do When Your 3-Month-Old Has a Cold
Why Are My Toddler’s Hands Hot? When to Worry
15 Month Old Sleeping Too Much: Causes and When to Worry
1-Year-Old Fever: What to Do and When to Worry
How to Tell If Your Baby’s Belly Is Distended
Is 100.3 a Fever in a Child? When to Worry
My Baby Is Clammy and Sweaty: When to Worry
What to Do If Your 6-Month-Old Baby Is Constipated
What’s in Gripe Water? Ingredients, Risks & Dosing
7 Month Old Sleeping a Lot: Causes and When to Worry
Can My 2-Year-Old Get Strep Throat? Signs & Treatment
What Can Mold Do to a Baby? Health Risks & Symptoms
Why Is My Toddler’s Skin Peeling? Common Causes & Care
Can Fever Cause Brain Damage in Babies?
Should I Let My Child Sleep With a Fever?
How Long Can Babies Be Outside in the Heat Safely?
Is 99.2 a Fever in a Child? What Parents Should Know
My Toddler Is Sick and Sleeping All Day: What to Know
Is It Normal for Baby to Sleep a Lot When Sick?
11 Week Old Sleeping So Much: Growth Spurt or Problem?
Why Does My Baby Keep Crying at Night? Causes & Fixes
My Newborn Is Congested: What’s Normal and What’s Not
Why Does My 1 Year Old Keep Waking Up at Night?
Does Applesauce Make Babies Poop?
Is Reflux Worse at Night for Babies and How to Help?
Is Gripe Water for Constipation? What Parents Should Know
Toddler Cough: When Should You Worry?
How Long Should You Let Baby Cry It Out for Naps?
What to Do for Babies With COVID: Symptoms and Care
When to Take a 2-Year-Old to the Hospital for a Fever?