Children's Health and Safety Tips — Kids Safety
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.
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...
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...
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...
House Pets and Newborn Baby Safety: Tips for Dogs and Cats
Your new baby is finally home. If you have a dog or a cat, you may be asking yourself if it is safe to have them around your baby, and...
Fall Prevention for Toddlers: Home Safety Tips for Parents
Watching your child learn to roll, crawl, walk and climb is so much fun. But every new skill also brings new ways to get hurt. Toddlers are fast and curious,...
10 Basic Safety Rules for Kids Every Parent Should Teach
Every parent wants their child to be safe at home, at school and out in the world. You can't be next to your child every second, but you can teach...
Is Baby Powder Safe for Babies? What Doctors Say and What to Use Instead
No, baby powder is not a safe choice for babies. The American Academy of Pediatrics tells parents to avoid it. The fine powder floats into the air during a diaper...
How to Soothe a Baby After Shots | Tips for Parents
Most moms often ask a question from health professionals “My baby cries uncontrollably when he/she gets a shot. Are there any ways to make this experience less traumatic for him/her?”...
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...
Car Seat Safety Tips and Warnings for Newborns and Toddlers
A car seat is one of the most important things you will ever buy for your child. But a car seat only works well when it is the right seat,...
Toddler Jealous of New Baby? Signs and How to Help
“It is of quite particular interest, however, to observe the behavior of small children up to the age of two or three or a little older towards their younger brothers...