Falls (ages 3 to 8)

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Falls from windows inure nearly 100,000 U.S. children in 19-year period. American Academy of Pediatrics. http://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/pages/Falls-from-Windows-Injure-Nearly-100,000-U-S--Children-in-19-Year-Period-.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed April 2016] CDC. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Falls/children.htmlOpens a new window Committee on Injury and Poison Prevention. Falls from heights: windows, roofs and balconies....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Antonio Rich

Feel like your breasts might explode? Try this 3-step fix for engorgement from a lactation consultant

The good news: Engorgement is temporary. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Zakiyah K. Williams, MPH, IBCLC, a member of the BabyCenter Medical Advisory BoardAcademy of American Pediatrics. Cluster Feeding.https://www.azdhs.gov/documents/prevention/nutrition-physical-activity/breastfeeding/cluster-feeding.pdfOpens a new window[Accessed January 2025] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. How often and how much to breastfeed. Newborn Breastfeeding Basics.https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/infantandtoddlernutrition/breastfeeding/newborn-breastfeeding-basics.htmlOpens a new window[Accessed January 2025]...

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Lisa Williams

Fertility foods: What to eat when trying to conceive

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Nutrition during pregnancy.https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/nutrition-during-pregnancyOpens a new window[Accessed July 2022] Cleveland Clinic. Advice about eating fish.https://www.fda.gov/food/consumers/advice-about-eating-fishOpens a new window[Accessed July 2022] Harvard School of Public Health. Zinc.https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/zinc/Opens a new window[Accessed July 2022] National Library of Medicine. Protein intake and ovulatory infertility.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3066040/Opens a new window[Accessed July 2022] Brigham Health Club....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Christine Rogers

Fever in babies and kids

A fever in babies younger than 3 months is a medical emergency. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. The American Academy of Pediatrics.https://healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/fever/Pages/default.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed September 2022] AAP. Fever and your baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/fever/Pages/Fever-and-Your-Baby.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed September 2022] AAP. Signs and symptoms of fever. The American Academy of Pediatrics....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Albert Lambert

First Year

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April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Charles Simon

Five types of baby cries and what they might mean

Not sure why your newborn is crying? Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Maghfira TN, et al. Infant cry classification using CNN RNN. 1528 012019https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/1528/1/012019/metaOpens a new window[Accessed October 2022] Franti E, et al. Testing the Universal Baby Language Hypothesis - Automatic Infant Speech Recognition with CNNs. A review of infant cry analysis and classification....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Brittney Lee

Flu in babies and toddlers

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/flu/Pages/default.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed October 2022] AAP. The flu: What parents need to know. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/flu/Pages/the-flu-what-parents-need-to-know.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed October 2022] AAP. Which flu vaccine should children get? American Academy of Pediatrics.https://healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/flu/Pages/which-flu-vaccine-should-my-child-get-this-year.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed October 2022] CDC.2021.BreastfeedingOpens a new window....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · Vanessa Owens

Flying with a baby: 15 tips for an easier trip

Planning on flying with a baby? Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Traveling with infants and children.https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/policies/strollers-car-seatsOpens a new window[Accessed January 2024] American Academy of Pediatrics. Flying with Baby: Parent FAQs.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/on-the-go/Pages/Flying-with-Baby.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed January 2024] American Airlines. Proper Storage and Preparation of Breast Milk.https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/recommendations/handling_breastmilk.htmOpens a new window[Accessed January 2024] Delta....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Lisa Waters

Food allergies in babies and kids

Food allergies are fairly common in children. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Primary prevention of allergic disease through nutritional interventions: Guidelines for healthcare professionals. American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology.https://www.aaaai.org/tools-for-the-public/conditions-library/allergies/food-allergy-ttrOpens a new window[Accessed November 2021] AAP. Food allergies in children.Healthychildren.orgOpens a new window. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/Food-Allergies-in-Children.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed November 2021]...

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 178 words · Karen Clark

Food poisoning in babies and toddlers

Food poisoning happens when your baby or toddler eats food or drinks water that’s contaminated with disease-causing bacteria. Some viruses can also cause food poisoning. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. How to prevent food poisoning. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/prevention.htmlOpens a new window[Accessed May 2020] CDC. Key facts about food poisoning....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Emily Sanders

Frequent urination during pregnancy

What’s up with all the pregnancy pee? Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Urinary incontinence.https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/urinary-incontinenceOpens a new window[Accessed September 2021] Bladder & Bowel. Common discomforts of pregnancy.https://www.marchofdimes.org/pregnancy/common-discomforts-of-pregnancy.aspxOpens a new window[September 2021] Mayo Clinic. Symptoms of Pregnancy: What Happens First.https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/getting-pregnant/in-depth/symptoms-of-pregnancy/art-20043853Opens a new window[Accessed September 2021] MedlinePlus. U.S. National Library of Medicine.https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000141.htmOpens a new window[Accessed September 2021]...

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Christopher Francis

From wiggly teeth to big imaginations: Your 6-year-old's milestones

Here’s what to know about your 6-year-old. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Kaiser Permanente.https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.milestones-for-6-year-olds.ue5723Opens a new window[Accessed March 2025] American Academy of Pediatrics. Eruption charts.https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/e/eruption-chartsOpens a new window[Accessed March 2025] American Optometric Association. BMI Frequently Asked Questions.https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/faq/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/childrens_bmi/about_childrens_bmi.htmlOpens a new window[Accessed March 2025] MedlinePlus. School-age children development.https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002017.htmOpens a new window[Accessed March 2025]...

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Bradley Lane

Gas pain in children

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. A to Z: Flatulence, Eructation, and Gas Pain. Undated.https://www.hopkinsallchildrens.org/Patients-Families/Health-Library/HealthDocNew/A-to-Z-Flatulence-Eructation-and-Gas-PainOpens a new window[Accessed April 2022] Medline Plus. Abdominal Pain Children Under 12. 2021.https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007504.htmOpens a new window[Accessed April 2022] Scripps. Stomach Pain in Kids and Teens. 2019.https://www.scripps.org/news_items/6821-stomach-pain-in-kids-and-teensOpens a new window[Accessed April 2022]...

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 165 words · Amy Cunningham