Choosing a hospital with a NICU allows women to be prepared for any unexpected complications during a delivery.
Spitting Up Not Always Acid Reflux Disease
A baby spitting up after every meal can be alarming to parents. But it’s not necessarily a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease or that your baby needs medications or other therapies.
Should You Suck on Your Baby’s Pacifier?
Your baby’s pacifier drops from her mouth onto the floor. Do you clean it in your mouth and hand it back to baby? May be a good thing — a new study says you could be lowering your baby’s risk of developing allergies.
Kids’ Helmets Not Just for Riding Bikes
Most parents know kids should wear helmets for riding bikes, but an emergency room doctor explains why kids should wear helmets for anything on wheels.
Whooping Cough: Pertussis Vaccine Protection Fades (Video)
Protection against whooping cough could use a boost. But it’s still an important vaccine.
How to Properly Secure Your Child’s Bicycle Helmet
51,000 people were injured in 2010 because of failure to wear a helmet while riding a bike. Allison Brindle, MD, has bike helmet tips for you and your child.
Your Toddler May Be Getting Too Much Salt
Giving pre-packaged meals and snacks to your little kids is convenient, but nearly 75 percent of these snacks and meals for toddlers are high in sodium. And too much sodium early can lead to health problems later.
Recipe: Applesauce Mini Muffins
Here’s a yummy addition to your Mother’s Day brunch. Applesauce and healthy canola oil keep these muffins moist. And they’re a perfect size for a snack.
Recipe: Strawberry Pretzel Squares
Enjoy this less sweet treat for the family. Our recipe has 30 percent less sugar and 50 percent fewer calories and fat than the original.
Kids and Sleep: ‘Screen Time’ Hurts Dream Time
A new study says TV, phones and computers before bed are not relaxing enough to get kids ready for sleep. An expert offers advice to set children up for a solid night’s rest.
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