Toddler Articles
There are many wonderful snack ideas for toddlers that are healthy, creative, and fun. Watch out for many parenting and healthy eating websites which seem to list raw vegetables as a healthy... Read more
Umbilical hernias are common in children, occurring in up to 10-20% of infants. For reasons that are unclear, they are much more common in black children. They are also more common in premat... Read more
There are a number of foods that are not safe for toddlers to eat. They can choke on hard foods like nuts and get small pieces of the food in their lungs. Larger, round pieces of food can lo... Read more
Many parents find feeding their toddler to be a challenge. These are the ten most important facts and tips to remember when feeding your toddler. Toddlers transition to whole milk from 12-24... Read more
When should your child's first dental visit be? Short answer: When the first tooth appears, or by one year of age. That is the official recommendation. My answer: As above for any child... Read more
Bronchiolitis is a respiratory illness of children less than 24 months old. It is a cold (upper respiratory infection) that also infects the lungs causing wheezing sounds and rapid breathing... Read more
Colds, also known as upper respiratory infections, are extremely common in children (and adults); in fact, they are the most common infection. Fortunately, they are usually not serious. Infa... Read more
Confused about car seats and booster seats? They can be quite confusing! Both the rules about ages and kind of seats and which direction to face can be confusing, and so can installing and u... Read more
Toddler News
- ADA Recommends Fluoride Toothpaste in Toddlers
- FDA Approves MCV4 Vaccine for Infants & Toddlers
- Kids Should Face Backwards in Car Seat Until Age 2: New Recommendations
- No Cough and Cold Medicines for Children Under 4
- FDA: No Cough & Cold Medicines for Children Under 2