Infants & Toddlers

April 15, 2024

What to expect in the NICU

When a newborn is in the NICU, it can be scary. A veteran NICU nurse explains what parents can expect.

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Safeguarding children from the danger of choking

Some smart prevention can protect young children from choking. But here's what to do if it happens.

A guide to baby-proofing: Top things to do before your baby arrives

Our expert outlines the most important childproofing steps to take now versus what can wait until later.

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What parents need to know about clubfoot

A pediatric orthopaedic surgeon helps put families at ease about this diagnosis. About 1 or…

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Winter coats are dangerous in car seats

Bulky coats give the false impression your child is snugly strapped in his car seat.

How to help your baby sleep safe

Guard against sudden infant death with these crucial tips for infant sleep.

What to do if your child eats dog poop

Beyond moving past the yuck factor, here's what to do if your child eats dog poop.

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Children’s flu: Five things to know this season to prevent complications

The flu is common, but for some children, complications can be serious. Children under 5 and children with certain underlying conditions are at higher risk for flu complications.

What to know about children’s cleft lip and palate repair

Understanding these birth differences, their treatments, and their outcomes.

New parents: Here’s when to start tummy time

The practice of setting infants on their bellies has come under scrutiny on social media recently. Here’s what to know about the do’s and don’ts of tummy time.

A mom’s plea: Pay attention to RSV

Within a few weeks of starting daycare, their son came home with RSV, which at…

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5 ways to help your child get their best sleep

There's so much that can interfere with a child's sleep. Here's how to help.

Pulmonary hypertension in children: what to know

High blood pressure in the lungs can affect people of all ages. The word hypertension…