Children's Health and Safety Tips — Nutrition
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.
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...
Easy Tips to Help Your Kids Eat Healthier at Home
Eating habits can be hard to change once they become part of daily life. The good news is that small steps at home can make a big difference, even with...
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...
8 Healthy Foods for Kids That Even Picky Eaters Will Try
Buying healthy food is the easy part. Getting your child to eat it is the hard part. If mealtimes feel like a battle, you are not alone. Picky eating is...
Losing Weight After Pregnancy: Safe Tips for New Moms
Finally, your cute, lovely, snuggly and long awaited baby has arrived. Now, one of the first thoughts that may come to your mind is how to lose the extra pounds...
5th Month of Pregnancy: Baby Kicks, Ultrasound and Tips
Now, you are half way through your pregnancy, and your baby is sucking on its thumbs and moving more often. If you missed the last post, read about the fourth...
4th Month of Pregnancy: Baby Growth, Symptoms and Diet Tips
It is the beginning of the 2nd trimester (4th, 5th, and 6th months), a time of growth. It is the phase when the pregnancy may start to become visible to...
3rd Month of Pregnancy: Baby Growth, Tests and Tips
The third month is the last month of the 1st trimester. By the end of the third month, you will have finished one third of your journey. The 1st trimester...