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This study done in England and Wales had parents make a game out of eating vegetables for toddlers who didn’t like them – if the kids tried a tiny taste, they received a sticker. It worked! Compared to the group that made no changes in...
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...Found this post today in the AAP News hopefully this will support your decision to avoid sugar containing drinks for your kids http://www.dailyrx.com/sugar-sweetened-beverages-toddlers-and-preschoolers-linked-increased-weight-gain...
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If you’re struggling with a hard-headed toddler who won’t eat what’s best or a preschooler who is on a peanut butter jag, you might worry that your child’s diet is deficient and think you should provide vitamin supplements or a multivitamin....
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Music is a language shared and understood by all ages — and more recently, it is being used to help toddlers with developmental delays. Music therapy is the use of music to help toddlers in their growth and development, including toddlers with...
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I have 15 months old son.I use to put him to sleep by using rocker/glider.Sometimes he sleeps within 10 min and sometimes it even takes more than half an hour.How to make my son sleep by himself.I tried putting him on bed and pat on his back,but it...
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...Do you let your toddler watch TV? I let my son watch an hour of TV a day, however he chooses to break it up. It’s a nice surprise when he goes days without watching any TV....
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Let’s discuss Picky Eaters, and more specifically, how you can plan healthy snacks for your toddler or preschooler, even if he’s predictably (or unpredictably) picky! Let’s hear about your picky eater–is he stuck on a few...
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The Food and Drug Administration published a warning to healthcare providers today about prescribing viscous lidocaine for teething pain. The FDA has received 22 reports of serious events following use of the gel, commonly given for tooth pain as...
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If you ask a toddler what a “superfood” is, you might end up hearing a lot about macaroni and cheese, chicken nuggets, chocolate milk, pizza, and pasta. Just like babies, however, toddlers need a healthy and varied diet to fuel their development...
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First-time parents often ask when their toddlers will start playing independently. The answer varies from child to child, but once your baby is crawling, standing, and starting to walk, he or she will be more interested in exploring and trying...
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If “No!” wasn’t your toddler’s very first word, it was probably in the first five. For many toddlers, “no” quickly becomes their favorite word, used in almost every situation—even when they might not even mean it. So how can parents deal with “no,”...
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While babies need to be in rear-facing car seats, the setup for toddlers is a little different. Which direction do they face? Which seat do I use? When do I change to a booster? What does the law say? According to Safe Kids Worldwide, 73 percent of...
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These recent days have been tough for many Americans. Orlando, known to many as the happiest place on earth for its theme parks and resorts, cannot seem to catch a break. Unspeakable violence and unimaginable tragedy struck the magical city just...
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There’s no doubt that exposure to music and music education helps babies recognize sound patterns—the foundation of learning language—but some researchers believe the link between music and language goes much deeper than recognition. Between the...
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Toddlerhood can be a landmine of food jags, food refusal, and general picky eating, making parents even more intent on getting their toddlers to eat well. To this end, some parents will use food as a reward to get their children to eat. After all,...
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Nosebleeds are very common in toddlers. While they can be downright messy at times, most nosebleeds are not a cause for concern. The nose has lots of vessels that provide a rich blood supply. When the lining of the nasal passage breaks down and...
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By the time your baby grows into full toddler-hood, the changes are coming fast and furious—especially when it comes to brain development. The toddler years are full of discovery as your toddler learns all sorts of new skills. Music has shown to...
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Parenting
Are you having trouble with a child who hits, pinches, or bites other children? This can be quite embarrassing and leave other parents and caregivers with a poor opinion of you and or your child. Try not to take this personally. These behaviors...
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Everyone gets constipated at some point, even toddlers. When parents are juggling toilet training and picky or erratic eating, panic over a toddler not producing poo can set in. Don’t worry too much, though. A change in your toddler’s diet may be...
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Ask almost any parent if a sleepy toddler is a happy toddler, and you’ll probably get an exhausted, “No!” In fact, research shows that lack of sleep or disordered sleep can be a serious problem for toddlers over the long term. A recent Norwegian...
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As they approach their second birthdays, toddlers are increasingly able to verbalize their emotions and wants, which makes the job of parenting a lot easier, since you don’t have to frantically guess what your child is so upset about! But...
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From Stephen Colbert to booty-shaking mom accidents, if you like watching funny web videos you’re in luck this week. Plus, convos with my two-year-old is back with a very funny video on crack that’s all too relatable! 1. The real danger of moms who...
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Does snack time mean full-on war with your finicky toddler? Does your child insist on cheesy crackers for a snack while you coax him or her to eat carrots and dip? While it’s natural for the toddler to like sweet, salty, and fatty foods (they’re...
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There is almost nothing cuter than the site of an infant or toddler taking their first few steps. Their wide stance and tendency to fall onto their diapered bottoms while flashing a big “I did it” grin is amazing! If you watch closely, you’ll...
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Most parents who are facing divorce worry about how to approach the topic with their toddler and how it will affect their toddler’s development. Because toddlers are just starting to understand the world and social relationships, divorce can have a...
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The messaging on snacking is changing. The negative publicity on snacks does have some merit — many children are getting too many snacks and the wrong kind, putting a heavy dent in their calorie budgets. The 2008 Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study...
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It is not uncommon for infants and little girls to complain of discomfort in the diaper area or vagina. Irritation of the vagina, or vaginitis, is a general word used to describe anything that causes inflammation of the tissues in or around the...
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Despite measures to eliminate lead from the environment, babies and young children continue to be exposed to this toxic material. This puts children at risk for potential serious and lifelong complications. Exposure to lead can cause serious damage...
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While it’s probably too early to think about the gifted program at your local elementary school, you’ll be amazed at the cognitive progress your baby may make between 16 and 19 months old. This is when toddlers pick up new words and...
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Drowning is one of the leading causes of death in young children. However, there are a number of strategies that you can use to prevent such a tragedy. By following basic safety precautions, you can help ensure that your child is safe around the...
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It’s a common scenario: an angry toddler acts out with a firm bite. It can be a parent, an authority figure such a daycare worker or caregiver, or even another child. If you’re the parent of a toddler, you know how embarrassing it can be, and in...
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What you choose to offer your toddler to drink plays an important role in his or her overall health. After all, beverages provide nutrition and hydration, both of which help keep your toddler healthy and nourished. Beverages, especially water, are...
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Toddlers on the brink of their second birthdays are experiencing a cognitive explosion: they’ve already learned how to use a few words, and now they’re learning the names of new things practically every day and even stringing together...
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A sip of daddy’s soda, a gulp of mommy’s latte, and a taste of sister’s ice cream are more commonplace than many of us would like to admit. In an ideal world, babies and young toddlers would not eat any junk food, but that’s not the world we...
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While there are many great stories about the late bloomer who never picked up a football, tennis racket, or baseball and went on to glory (Michael Jordan was cut from his high school varsity basketball team), there are just as many about the child...
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Do you have a picky eater? A child who has a limited variety of food intake because he or she rejects unfamiliar foods? It’s not uncommon for children to go through a “picky phase,” but researchers aren’t clear about exactly how many children...
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Do you remember when eating raw eggs was the popular way for bodybuilders to get their shot of protein? It’s a good thing this “fad” isn’t much of a thing anymore: from 1985–2002, eggs were responsible for an estimated 53 percent of all Salmonella...
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Our bodies process food into three sources of energy: protein, carbohydrate and fat. A low glycemic index (GI) food is one that releases glucose—a carbohydrate—slowly into the bloodstream. In general, a slow release of energy into the blood stream...
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released its long-awaited update on electronic media use (sometimes called “screen time”) and children. The report, entitled “Media and Young Minds,” seeks to answer the question of whether...
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Long known as the “bone vitamin” for its role in helping to form strong bones, a steady stream of new research is uncovering benefits of vitamin D in the growing body. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), getting...
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Many parents dream of athletic glory for their children even before they can walk. But is it ever too early to start them in sports, and are there any sports you should avoid? It’s not hard to find a whole market of products aimed at budding...
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Gun safety should be a priority in any home that has both children and firearms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the rate of firearm deaths among children younger than 13 in the US remains 25 times higher than the...
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Most health organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), agree that during the first year of life, babies should get either breast milk or iron-fortified formula. After the first year, it’s okay to introduce cow’s milk to your...
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Chores are a great way to teach important life skills to your children. They give children a sense of efficacy, which boosts their self-esteem. Children naturally take pride in their ability to complete a task that is important to the household, to...
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Which of your toddler’s toys do you think is the most dangerous? According to the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), toy vehicles account for more than 11,000 injuries every year, or 13 percent of all reported toy-related injuries,...
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Kids react in many different ways when siblings are born. It is common for toddlers to feel like they are being replaced when a new baby arrives because so much attention is being devoted to their newborn siblings. It’s also very common for...
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Laryngotracheitis, otherwise known as croup, is a common upper respiratory illness of childhood. The condition usually affects children 6 months to 3 years old. Symptoms of croup usually include: a hoarse, dry, barking cough (sometimes described as...
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You might have noticed your pediatrician looking closely at your infant’s eyes while holding a machine like this called an ophthalmoscope. The purpose of this is to look for a red reflex in your baby or toddler’s eye. The red reflex is the same red...
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Whether you’re on the road for vacation or just going for a stroll with your little ones, having snacks available for those unpredictable hunger attacks (or delays getting home) will help keep everyone calm and happy. Here are 12 of the healthiest...
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Learning how to ride a bike is a major milestone for many children. But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half a million people are treated each year for bicycle accidents, and 59 percent of those are children...
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When a child is 18 months old, it’s advised they get 11.25 hours of nighttime and 2.25 hours of afternoon sleep. By age 2, nighttime sleep drops to 11 hours with 2 hours during the day. Over the next year, their sleep average will drop to 10. 5...
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To the eyes of a toddler, the world is a never-ending source of amazement and constant frustration. Your toddler is soaking up information about the world, making new connections and learning new things every day. Your baby’s world is constantly...
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As a toddler approaches 2 years old, they will become increasingly confident and assured in motor skills — walking, running, throwing and kicking balls, and picking up and rearranging pretty much everything in your residence that isn’t nailed...
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As your baby moves from a liquid diet of breast milk or formula, it’s important to start developing a feeding structure right away. Research has shown that a structured approach to feeding can help maintain good nutrition, proper growth, and...
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Food-borne illnesses do not discriminate — anyone can become sick — and raw oysters have earned a reputation as a potentially dangerous food. Also, some groups of people have a greater risk of serious illness than others, including children. Eating...
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Between the ages of 16 and 19 months, babies continue to hone the skills they first started acquiring a few months earlier — walking then running, picking up objects, and climbing onto chairs and other furniture (make sure you’ve...
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Frequency of bowel movements can be added to the long list of things we never dreamed we’d worry about before becoming parents. And yet, from the first day of our baby’s life, we are concerned with their poop, whether it’s the color, issues...
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Feeling bombarded by the expectation to treasure every minute? Annoyed by all the “they grow so fast” and “don’t blink” unsolicited remarks offered to you in the checkout line at Target? Yes, these early years are amazing, and yes, they go by...
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It’s almost Halloween , and the buzz is all about candy. How much, what types, and how to manage the whole evening are just some of the questions on many parents’ minds. Candy is the cornerstone of trick-or-treating. Although you may feel the urge...
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When it comes to feeding toddlers, most parents hit the trials and tribulations of toddlerhood around three years of age, when their toddler starts to get picky, afraid of food, or sticks to the same old fare. This normal stage of...
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Bonding between a child and a parent is a deep connection that allows the child to feel safe, loved, and content. Bonding also strengthens the parent’s view of their interaction with their baby and seems to make tough parenting moments a bit...
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Dirty Dancing is dear to my heart. It’s been my favorite since kindergarten and I even watched it to get me through giving birth. I might be a bit biased, but my #1 video this week is impressive by any standard! 1. Charlie vs. Swayze Charlie’s got...
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The content for this blog was provided by Kabrita in accordance with Bundoo’s Editorial Policy. There is no single food that is ideal as your baby transitions from breast milk or infant formula. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends...
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Does feeding your baby give you a nagging feeling that things aren’t going as well as planned? If your baby isn’t gaining weight as predicted, or if you’re struggling with the spoon, you might be unintentionally making these mistakes and...
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One of the great miracles of parenting is watching your baby slowly emerge into toddlerhood and then childhood. Every new skill is a triumph, and each thought and feeling is experienced as a new, exciting and sometimes frustrating new sensation. By...
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Toddlers are constantly experimenting with new ways to be understood—even if those methods aren’t always allowed. For many, this includes hitting and biting as a form of communication and a guaranteed way to grab your attention. There are several...
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There’s no denying that when it comes to feeding your baby, breast is best, especially early in life. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends “exclusive breastfeeding for approximately the first six months and support for breastfeeding...
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By 13-18 months of age, children are recommended to have an average of 11.25 hours of uninterrupted nighttime sleep and up to 2.5 hours of daytime sleep. Babies at the younger end of this age group usually take two naps, but will transition to one...
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The first six months after your child’s first birthday is a time of rapid and remarkable emotional development. At this age, your toddler is beginning to experience a huge range of emotions in response to more specific events and thoughts. The...
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Almost every parent on the planet wants his or her child to eat more vegetables. But how, exactly, can you make this happen? Try these creative ways to increase the odds of your toddler digging into veggies without complaining! 1. Change how...
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Remember the early days of nursing? Trying to get your tiny baby latched on, then worrying if he or she was getting enough calories and if you were making enough milk? Wondering if your baby would ever sleep longer than two hours in a row? For many...
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You know it’s important to brush your toddler’s teeth, but try telling that to a willful toddler. Early brushing lays the groundwork for a lifetime of good hygiene, but it can be exasperating because many toddlers and even infants put...
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Sleep is the brain’s primary activity in early development. It promotes mental and physical growth. The sleep and wake cycles of babies are often irregular because it can take time to develop circadian rhythms. By six months of age, most infants...
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Nothing drives the parent of a young child crazier than picky eating. Parents try to beat picky eating by strategizing and out-maneuvering their toddler. The irony is that toddlers are almost always in the driver’s seat: if they don’t want to eat,...
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In the last few years, a wave of high quality research has come out showing just how profoundly positive exposure to music and music education is for babies and developing brains. Much of this new study has focused on premature babies, especially...
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Your baby’s first steps are one of the most exciting milestones. For most children, walking is a natural skill — babies are born hardwired with the urge to walk, although the urge is stronger in some babies than in others. The National Center...
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The time when toddlers are the most curious and uncoordinated—around 18-36 months—is also the period when they’re most likely to injure their baby teeth. Accidents can happen anywhere at any time, but most dental injuries in toddlers and...
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Parents anxiously await the moment their baby takes that first wobbly step. This step — halting, uncertain, and likely followed by a short fall back to a sitting position — signals a new era in your house. It will only be weeks before your baby is...
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Healthy eating habits start early—that’s the conclusion of a November 2014 study by University at Buffalo pediatrics researchers. The scientists studied how different parenting styles affected a toddler’s eating habits. They found that parents with...
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There are many stages of feeding that toddlers go through. Some are still on baby food, while others eat table food with a limited variety. Some parents say their toddlers won’t eat what they eat, and others say they are afraid to offer table food...
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At 15-18 months old, toddlers hit that inevitable tricky phase where one nap is not enough, but two naps are too many. The result is an overtired, cranky child who isn’t sleeping well at night. As if that wasn’t enough, temper tantrums often tend...
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Several milestones in your child’s life seem to come naturally from sitting up to saying his or her first words. These natural progressions are a part of transitioning to toddlerhood. Other skills, such as making new friends—which requires advanced...
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As an adult, understanding gender differences between boys and girls or men and women can seem pretty cut and dry. But for your toddler, the idea of gender is a new and somewhat more elastic concept. That’s why parents and caregivers should not be...
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Whether you’re buying store-brand baby food or making your own, it’s never too early to start teaching your baby to enjoy healthy foods. “Moms and dads need to make eating nutritious foods a regular part of life,” said Dian Griesel,...
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Babies and toddlers are curious by nature—even when it’s dangerous. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls, burns, poisoning, drowning and road traffic are a leading cause of injury and even death in this young age...
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Babies of all ages love the playground, even if they are not quite old enough to participate in all of the fun. The fresh air and endless stimulation can keep a baby occupied for hours. But there are a few things to keep in mind before bringing...
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Your baby’s first birthday is a wonderful turning point. The adorable baby who scooted around the floor and struggled to pick up small objects is rapidly transforming into an adorable toddler. Over the first three months of this year, your new...
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Food has calories, and while adults may wish them away, calories and nutrients are essential to your child’s health. But where do calories come from? Macronutrients — known as protein, fat, and carbohydrate — are the “big three” nutrients that...
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Health
Influenza, commonly referred to as the flu, is a highly contagious respiratory illness. The illness is caused by a virus and is most common during the fall and winter months. Every year, thousands of children are affected by influenza, especially...
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Thrush is a common infection of the mouth found in babies and young toddlers, as well as on the nipples of nursing mothers. Thrush appears as sticky white patches that line the mouth, inner lips, and gums. In nursing moms, thrush may appear as...
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