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Caregiver burping a baby on their shoulder
August 22, 2025/Children's Health

Burping Your Baby: Techniques, Tips and Timing

Try to burp your baby mid-feed and after they finish eating — but don’t sweat it if they don’t burp

Young smiling teen looking down at bandage on upper arm
August 21, 2025/Children's Health

What Vaccines Are Required for School?

All states require DTaP, MMR, polio and chickenpox vaccines — healthcare providers recommend others, too

Mom, child and teacher talk one-on-one at school
August 20, 2025/Allergies

How To Create an Allergy Action Plan for Your Child

An allergist can help you make a plan that includes information about what to do in case of an allergic emergency

Child with finger in their nose
August 7, 2025/Children's Health

Is It Bad To Eat Boogers?

Picking your nose and eating the results isn’t polite behavior, but odds are, it won’t make you sick

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Two siblings holding hands wearing backpacks, standing in front of school, with the younger on showing anxiety
July 24, 2025/Children's Health

What To Do About School Anxiety and School Avoidance

School can be stressful, even anxiety-provoking — get to the root of the concern and enlist help when needed

Mother trying to breastfeed newborn
July 22, 2025/Children's Health

6 Signs Your Baby Isn’t Getting Enough Breast Milk

Look at weight gain, wet diapers, signs of dehydration and more

Smiling baby crawling toward viewer
July 21, 2025/Children's Health

When Do Babies Recognize Their Name?

Most babies will recognize their name by about 9 months old

Newborn baby being treated with blue UV light for jaundice
July 15, 2025/Children's Health

How Do You Know if Your Newborn’s Jaundice Is Serious?

Jaundice that’s present at birth or lasts more than a week should be evaluated by a pediatrician

Toddler sitting on portable toilet, along with a teddy bear on another portable toilet, potty training
July 7, 2025/Children's Health

How Does Three-Day (Naked) Potty Training Work?

There’s more than one way to potty train, but this intensive method can kickstart the process

Hands wiping a baby's mouth area with a washcloth
July 3, 2025/Children's Health

Should You Be Cleaning Your Baby’s Tongue?

Clean your baby’s mouth with a washcloth or small toothbrush if they have a tooth or you suspect thrush

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