Children's Health and Safety Tips — Health
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.
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...
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...
When to Call a Doctor for Your Child: Red Flags to Know
Every parent has asked this question at some point: is this normal, or should I call the doctor? Most fevers, colds and tummy bugs get better at home. But some...
Teething Baby: Signs, Safe Relief and What to Avoid
Is your baby drooling more than usual and chewing on everything they can reach? They may be teething. For hundreds of years, people blamed teething for all kinds of health...
Is Juice Healthy for Kids? 5 Reasons to Limit Fruit Juice
Juice comes from fruit, so it must be good for kids, right? Not quite. A small amount of 100% juice is OK for most children over 1 year old. But...
Childhood Obesity Prevention: Causes and 7 Tips for Parents
Childhood obesity is a common health problem. The CDC says about 1 in 5 children and teens in the United States have obesity. That is about 14.7 million kids ages...