Children's Health and Safety Tips — Illness
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?...
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...
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...
Common Health Problems in Toddlers and How to Help
When a child takes their first steps, everything changes. A toddler is a child between 1 and 3 years old. Toddlers walk, climb and explore every corner of the house....
Why Do Babies Put Everything in Their Mouths?
If you have a baby, you already know this. Toys, fingers, feet, keys, the TV remote, even the dog's ball. It all goes straight into the mouth. It can be...