Children's Health and Safety Tips — Toddlers
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...