Children's Health and Safety Tips — Parenting 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.
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
10 Health and Safety Tips for Kids Every Parent Should Know
Keeping your child healthy and safe is one of the biggest jobs a parent has. There is so much advice out there that it can feel confusing, especially for new...