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Baby sitting on floor crosslegged, with W sitting, or frog sitting, shown in background
February 17, 2026/Children's Health

What Is W Sitting?

This common sitting position for kids can cause problems with joint health, muscle development and motor coordination

Dentist examining a child's teeth
February 12, 2026/Children's Health

Pulpotomy vs. Pulpectomy: What’s the Difference and Why Would Your Child Need One?

When baby teeth get damaged, these procedures can relieve pain and save space for adult teeth

Dentist giving a child a dental exam/cleaning
February 12, 2026/Oral Health

When Do Kids Start Losing Their Teeth?

Most kids start losing baby teeth around age 6 — but there’s some wiggle room in the timeline

Caregiver giving newborn a bath, gently removing cradle cap with comb
February 9, 2026/Children's Health

How To Get Rid of Cradle Cap at Home

Gentle care, like moisturizing, washing and soft brushing, can help clear up cradle cap

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Baby crawling across floor, with caregiver smiling on all fours behind them
February 6, 2026/Children's Health

When Do Babies Start To Crawl? And Why Is It Important?

Most babies will crawl between 7 and 10 months old, but later can be normal, too

Caregiver and child preparing a salad together
February 5, 2026/Genomic Medicine

Foods To Eat and Avoid on a Phenylketonuria (PKU) Diet

People with PKU need to avoid high-protein foods, like meat, dairy, legumes and whole grains

Healthcare provider giving newborn a shot in their tiny thigh
January 29, 2026/Children's Health

How the Vitamin K Injection Protects Your Newborn

Babies are born with very little of this vitamin, which plays a critical role in the blood clotting process

Fresh elderberries and elderberry syrup
January 21, 2026/Children's Health

Should You Give Your Kids Elderberry?

Properly prepared, elderberries can be a safe and healthy part of a balanced diet — just steer clear of supplements

Kids playing tag, volleyball and jump rope in a park
January 8, 2026/Children's Health

Exercise for Kids: Age-Appropriate Activities To Keep Them Moving

From playful movement to strength-building, kids need exercise to stay healthy and strong

Caregiver holding up pacifier and holding baby, who is reaching for the pacifier
January 1, 2026/Children's Health

When Should Kids Stop Using Pacifiers?

Start weaning your toddler off daytime pacifier use by 12 months old to help prevent dental issues and speech delays

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