Children's Health and Safety Tips
Here you will find simple health and safety tips for pregnancy, babies, toddlers and young children. Our team checks each post against trusted health sources, like the American Academy of Pediatrics, the CDC and ACOG, and links to them so you can read more. These tips are for general information only and are not medical advice. Always talk to your doctor about your child's health or your own health.
Halloween Safety Tips for Kids and Toddlers
Halloween is full of fun, but it also comes with dark streets, busy drivers and candy that is not safe for little ones. These simple Halloween safety tips help parents pick safe costumes, stay safe while trick or treating and check candy before kids eat it. You will also find pumpkin carving tips and songs to help toddlers who get scared.
Potty Training Tips for Toddlers: Signs, Steps and a Fun Potty Song
Is your toddler ready to say bye bye to diapers? This simple guide shows you the signs that your child is ready, easy steps to get started and what to do when accidents happen. You will also learn how The Potty Song with Bebo and the penguin family helps kids remember every step, from sitting down to washing their hands.
How to Help Your Child Feel Brave at the Doctor
Does your child get scared when it's time to see the doctor? You are not the only one. This guide shares simple tips for before, during and after a visit, plus honest ways to talk about shots. You will also find songs with Bebo and the penguin family that show kids what happens at a checkup and help them feel better after a boo boo.
Head Lice in Kids: Signs, Treatment and Prevention
Getting a note from school that says "head lice" can make any parent's head itch. The good news is that lice are very common in young kids, they do not...
Respiratory Infections in Kids: Signs, Care and When to Worry
Runny noses, coughs and sore throats are a normal part of childhood. KidsHealth says colds are the top reason kids visit the doctor and miss school. The American Academy of...
UTI in Children: Signs, Treatment and Prevention Tips
Does your child cry when they pee, need to go all the time, or have accidents after being potty trained? Does your baby have a fever with no clear reason?...
Toddler Tantrums: Why They Happen and How to Handle Them
Your toddler is crying on the floor of the store, kicking and screaming, and everyone is looking at you. Sound familiar? You are not alone. Tantrums happen in almost every...
Toddlers Biting: Why It Happens and How to Stop It
Did you just get a call from daycare saying your toddler bit another child? Or maybe your little one was the one who got bitten. Either way, it can be...
Vomiting in Toddlers: Causes, Home Care and When to Worry
Few things worry a parent more than a toddler who keeps throwing up. It is messy, it happens fast, and your little one feels awful. The good news is that...
Ear Infection in Children
If your little one is fussy, tugging at an ear and not sleeping well after a cold, an ear infection could be the reason. Ear infections are one of the...
Nightmares vs Night Terrors in Toddlers: How to Help
It is scary to hear your child scream in the middle of the night. Was it a bad dream? Or something else? Nightmares and night terrors are common in young...
Why Babies Cry: Common Reasons and How to Calm Your Baby
All babies cry. It is the main way they can tell you they need something. The good news is that babies usually cry less as they grow. KidsHealth says babies...