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Stay informed and keep your child happy and healthy with our comprehensive children's health information.

Children in a barn on a farm, standing and sitting on hay bales, petting an animal
June 13, 2025/Infectious Disease

Is the Hygiene Hypothesis True or False?

We don’t fully understand how cleanliness impacts immune system development, but we do know that preventing illness is important

Child eats a piece of chicken with a full plate of chicken in the foreground
June 10, 2025/Nutrition

Protein and Kids: How Much Is Too Much?

Most kids get enough protein in a regular diet — too much can have side effects

A child uses a pool noodle to stay afloat while an adult supervises behind them
June 9, 2025/Children's Health

Pool Safety: How To Keep Kids Safe in the Water

Keep kids safe while they swim by staying vigilant and setting up a safe pool environment

Smiling baby with big eyes and two tiny teeth
May 21, 2025/Children's Health

When Do Babies’ Eyes Change Color?

Once your baby’s eyes are exposed to more light, they may start to deepen in hue or change color altogether, usually between 3 and 9 months

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Caregiver standing behind toddler at sink, helping them wash their hands
May 16, 2025/Children's Health

What Is Scaffolding?

This child development strategy is all about meeting your child where they are

Young child sitting on edge of bed, holding stomach in discomfort
May 9, 2025/Digestive

Signs Your Child May Have Celiac Disease

Delays in growth, stomach aches and bathroom issues are all symptoms of this serious digestive condition

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How Common Is Autism?

Current research suggests 1 of every 31 children in the U.S. has ASD — and that’s probably an undercount

Caregiver kissing smiling baby
May 6, 2025/Children's Health

When Do Babies Start Smiling and Laughing?

‘Social smiles’ typically start around 8 weeks old, while laughter comes later — around 4 to 6 months

Happy baby in process of rolling over
May 1, 2025/Children's Health

When Babies Start To Roll Over (and How To Encourage It)

Most infants can roll from tummy to back by 6 months old — but remember, every child develops at their own pace

Baby sitting on floor by crib, playing with blocks, with one in their mouth
April 23, 2025/Children's Health

Here’s Why Babies Put Everything in Their Mouths

Tiny taste-testing is a way babies can explore their world, relieve aching gums and self-soothe

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