Toddlers and Twos: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Nursing While Drinking Alcohol
A new mom asks some good questions about nursing while having a drink. Here are some guidelines to follow and what you should (or shouldn't) do about your breast milk.
A new mom asks some good questions about nursing while having a drink. Here are some guidelines to follow and what you should (or shouldn't) do about your breast milk.
Homemade Bubble Recipes
Have fun with your child inside or out by making homemade bubbles with these bubble recipes.
Have fun with your child inside or out by making homemade bubbles with these bubble recipes.
Oatmeal Bath
How to make a colloidal oatmeal bath at home. This bath can soothe rashes, bites, itching, eczema and other conditions that babies, toddlers and preschoolers may encounter.
How to make a colloidal oatmeal bath at home. This bath can soothe rashes, bites, itching, eczema and other conditions that babies, toddlers and preschoolers may encounter.
Playdough Recipes
Have indoor fun with your toddler with these playdough recipes that you can make right at home.
Have indoor fun with your toddler with these playdough recipes that you can make right at home.
Peanut Butter Safety
Answers the question about giving children peanut butter, including allergy information and when it's safe.
Answers the question about giving children peanut butter, including allergy information and when it's safe.
Bubble Wands
How to make bubble wands with common household items.
How to make bubble wands with common household items.
Road Trips with Toddlers
Learn about the dos and don'ts of taking road trips with toddlers. Follow these tips and keep your sanity intact.
Learn about the dos and don'ts of taking road trips with toddlers. Follow these tips and keep your sanity intact.
Postpartum Stomach Pain
A reader is experiencing stomach pain after giving birth. Find out what's normal and what's not.
A reader is experiencing stomach pain after giving birth. Find out what's normal and what's not.
Unforgettable First Birthday
Author Megan Kerns tells about the trials of planning a first birthday party for her daughter.
Author Megan Kerns tells about the trials of planning a first birthday party for her daughter.
When Can I Give My Baby Eggs?
When to introduce eggs into your child's diet.
When to introduce eggs into your child's diet.
First Aid Kit Items
When putting together a basic first aid kit for travel, picnics or other outings, here are 10 items you'll want to have on hand.
When putting together a basic first aid kit for travel, picnics or other outings, here are 10 items you'll want to have on hand.
Thrush
Answers to frequently asked questions about health. In this answer learn about what thrush is in babies and how it can be treated.
Answers to frequently asked questions about health. In this answer learn about what thrush is in babies and how it can be treated.
Perineal Care
How to care for your perineum after giving birth to maximize healing.
How to care for your perineum after giving birth to maximize healing.
How Old is My Child in Weeks?
Calculate your child's age in weeks.: leapyear gdate m 151 parseint yy
Calculate your child's age in weeks.: leapyear gdate m 151 parseint yy
Alcohol and Nursing
Answers to your frequently asked questions about breastfeeding. In this answer, learn about the effects of alcohol on nursing infants.
Answers to your frequently asked questions about breastfeeding. In this answer, learn about the effects of alcohol on nursing infants.
Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Here's a step by step guide to make stuffed chicken breasts with pictures for each step. It may sound difficult, but the recipe is very easy and it's a good one to surprise guests or make a special meal for your significant other.
Here's a step by step guide to make stuffed chicken breasts with pictures for each step. It may sound difficult, but the recipe is very easy and it's a good one to surprise guests or make a special meal for your significant other.
Homemade Baby Wipes
Save money by making your own baby wipes at home.
Save money by making your own baby wipes at home.
When Can Newborns Go Outside?
Learn when it's OK to take your newborn or young baby outside.
Learn when it's OK to take your newborn or young baby outside.
Giving Babies Chocolate
Learn when you can safely introduce chocolate into your baby's diet when starting solids.
Learn when you can safely introduce chocolate into your baby's diet when starting solids.
Paint Recipes
Have fun with your child using these paint recipes using items you probably already have at home.
Have fun with your child using these paint recipes using items you probably already have at home.
Birth Control While Nursing
Describes the safety of using the birth control pill or other hormone methods while breastfeeding your baby.
Describes the safety of using the birth control pill or other hormone methods while breastfeeding your baby.
Sterilizing Baby Bottles
Some books and even health providers recommend sterilizing your baby's bottles, but in most cases it is no longer necessary.
Some books and even health providers recommend sterilizing your baby's bottles, but in most cases it is no longer necessary.
Diaper Bag Checklist
Here is a handy list of items to pack in your diaper bag.
Here is a handy list of items to pack in your diaper bag.
Baby Pictures
Thanks so much to these parents for submitting baby pictures of their newborns.
Thanks so much to these parents for submitting baby pictures of their newborns.
Sleeping Through the Night
Find out what is keeping your baby from sleeping through the night and learn effective ways to handle this common problem.
Find out what is keeping your baby from sleeping through the night and learn effective ways to handle this common problem.
Jealous Siblings
How to help your older child deal with feelings of jealousy when a new baby comes into your family.
How to help your older child deal with feelings of jealousy when a new baby comes into your family.
Frequent Night Feedings
Find strategies to ensure better rest for you and your baby when he wakes frequently during the night for feedings.
Find strategies to ensure better rest for you and your baby when he wakes frequently during the night for feedings.
When Can I Give My Baby Fish?
Learn when you can safely introduce fish and shellfish into your baby's diet when starting solids.
Learn when you can safely introduce fish and shellfish into your baby's diet when starting solids.
Potty Readiness
Find answers to frequently asked questions about potty training your toddler. In this answer learn whether or not your child is ready to begin learning to use the toilet.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about potty training your toddler. In this answer learn whether or not your child is ready to begin learning to use the toilet.
Homemade Instruments
Here are a variety of musical instruments you can make at home for your toddlers and preschoolers.
Here are a variety of musical instruments you can make at home for your toddlers and preschoolers.
Regular Naps and Sleep
Find out what studies say about regular napping and improved sleep for your baby.
Find out what studies say about regular napping and improved sleep for your baby.
Rotovirus
Tells what rotovirus is and how it can be treated in young children.
Tells what rotovirus is and how it can be treated in young children.
How to Change a Diaper
Step-by-step instructions on how to change a newborn baby's diaper.
Step-by-step instructions on how to change a newborn baby's diaper.
Circumcision Care
Answers to your frequently asked questions about newborn care. This answer will tell parents how to care for their son's penis after he has had a circumcision.
Answers to your frequently asked questions about newborn care. This answer will tell parents how to care for their son's penis after he has had a circumcision.
Crib Climbing
Armin Brott offers strategies for toddlers who have learned to climb out of their cribs at night.
Armin Brott offers strategies for toddlers who have learned to climb out of their cribs at night.
Potty Training Regression
Answers to your frequently asked questions about potty training. In this answer, find out what to do when your child shows signs of regression.
Answers to your frequently asked questions about potty training. In this answer, find out what to do when your child shows signs of regression.
Baby and Toddler Growth Charts
Use these growth charts for babies and toddlers to record and monitor your child's physical development. This chart is for Boys Birth to 36 Months, Length for Age and Weight for Age
Use these growth charts for babies and toddlers to record and monitor your child's physical development. This chart is for Boys Birth to 36 Months, Length for Age and Weight for Age
Diaper Rash Remedies
These diaper rash remedies will give you options when it comes to treating diaper rash. Some remedies are all natural and organic, while others are commercial concoctions that are tried and true.
These diaper rash remedies will give you options when it comes to treating diaper rash. Some remedies are all natural and organic, while others are commercial concoctions that are tried and true.
Babies and Movie Theaters
A mother asks about taking her 5-week-old baby to the movies.
A mother asks about taking her 5-week-old baby to the movies.
Infant Potty Training
While infant potty training isn't the same as starting potty training early, some parents are able to avoid diapers almost completely by using this method. Here's how they do it.
While infant potty training isn't the same as starting potty training early, some parents are able to avoid diapers almost completely by using this method. Here's how they do it.
Safe Co-sleeping
How to keep your child safe in an adult bed when you share sleep together.
How to keep your child safe in an adult bed when you share sleep together.
Infant and Toddler Books
Top Books to read with your infant or young toddler.
Top Books to read with your infant or young toddler.
Outdoor Physical Activities
Toddlers need half an hour each day of structured physical activities. Here are some outdoor physical activities you can do with your toddler.
Toddlers need half an hour each day of structured physical activities. Here are some outdoor physical activities you can do with your toddler.
Toddler Walkers
These toddler walkers give toddlers assistance and confidence when learning to walk.
These toddler walkers give toddlers assistance and confidence when learning to walk.
Common Food Allergies
These are some of the most common food allergies and those that are most likely to cause a reaction when you introduce them to your baby.
These are some of the most common food allergies and those that are most likely to cause a reaction when you introduce them to your baby.
Homemade Baby Food
Step-by-step instructions on how to prepare baby food for your infant right at home.
Step-by-step instructions on how to prepare baby food for your infant right at home.
Car Seat Crying
Cut down on crying and learn how to make those car trips easier on you and your baby with these car seat tips from author Elizabeth Pantley.
Cut down on crying and learn how to make those car trips easier on you and your baby with these car seat tips from author Elizabeth Pantley.
Toddler Nutrition
Here is an example of a toddler menu that is between 1,000 and 1,400 calories and fulfills all the daily requirements from the USDA.
Here is an example of a toddler menu that is between 1,000 and 1,400 calories and fulfills all the daily requirements from the USDA.
Photo Galleries
Thanks so much to these parents for submitting pictures of their children for the baby photo gallery.
Thanks so much to these parents for submitting pictures of their children for the baby photo gallery.
Summer Activities
Ever find yourself stuck in the house thinking, "What on earth are we going to do today?" Well, fret
Ever find yourself stuck in the house thinking, "What on earth are we going to do today?" Well, fret
Giving Babies Tree Nuts
Learn when you can safely introduce tree nuts into your baby's diet when starting solids.
Learn when you can safely introduce tree nuts into your baby's diet when starting solids.
Infant Sleep Position
Answers to questions about which sleep position is safest for baby.
Answers to questions about which sleep position is safest for baby.
Making a Flannel Board
Instructions for how to make a flannel board that will inspire imaginative play and develop fine motor skills for your toddler or preschooler.
Instructions for how to make a flannel board that will inspire imaginative play and develop fine motor skills for your toddler or preschooler.
Toddler Bedtime
Learn how to plan your toddler's bedtime so that he wakes up feeling rested and gets the sleep he needs for the best health, behavior and mood.
Learn how to plan your toddler's bedtime so that he wakes up feeling rested and gets the sleep he needs for the best health, behavior and mood.
Delayed Toddler Speech
Grandparents are wondering why their 20-month-old granddaughter isn't talking yet and wonder if there's something wrong developmentally.
Grandparents are wondering why their 20-month-old granddaughter isn't talking yet and wonder if there's something wrong developmentally.
Potty Training Don'ts
Potty training can be a trying experience at times. It's important to make sure your toddler feels supported and that you uphold a positive atmosphere in order to acheive success. Here are some things to avoid.
Potty training can be a trying experience at times. It's important to make sure your toddler feels supported and that you uphold a positive atmosphere in order to acheive success. Here are some things to avoid.
The Mini-Pill and Nursing
Although home pregnancy tests are negative, this breastfeeding mom on the mini-pill worries that she could be pregnant.
Although home pregnancy tests are negative, this breastfeeding mom on the mini-pill worries that she could be pregnant.
Starting Solids
Between 4 and 6 months of age, babies are ready to start having a bit of solid food like rice cereal, mashed bananas and pureed carrots. Learn how to give your baby the healthiest start and what to avoid as you introduce new foods.
Between 4 and 6 months of age, babies are ready to start having a bit of solid food like rice cereal, mashed bananas and pureed carrots. Learn how to give your baby the healthiest start and what to avoid as you introduce new foods.
Toddler Outdoor Fun
Outdoor activities are perfect for toddlers, but sometimes it can feel like there aren't many options for playing outside with a tot who is still a bit unsteady and can't climb the playground equipment. When you're not sure what to do with your toddler, try these fun outdoor activities.
Outdoor activities are perfect for toddlers, but sometimes it can feel like there aren't many options for playing outside with a tot who is still a bit unsteady and can't climb the playground equipment. When you're not sure what to do with your toddler, try these fun outdoor activities.
Toddler Discipline
There is no one-size-fits-all method of discipline for toddlers. The more discipline tools you have at your disposal the better. Here are some of the most effective ways to discipline your toddler.
There is no one-size-fits-all method of discipline for toddlers. The more discipline tools you have at your disposal the better. Here are some of the most effective ways to discipline your toddler.
Outie Belly Button
Answer to why babies have either an outie belly button or an innie.
Answer to why babies have either an outie belly button or an innie.
Marker Removal
Tips on how to get marker off of your toddler's skin.
Tips on how to get marker off of your toddler's skin.
Indoor Physical Activities
Toddlers need half an hour each day of structured physical activities. Here are some indoor physical activities you can do at home with your toddler.
Toddlers need half an hour each day of structured physical activities. Here are some indoor physical activities you can do at home with your toddler.
Serving Food Cold
Answers to frequently asked questions about nutrition and feeding. In this answer, find out about heating baby food versus serving it cold.
Answers to frequently asked questions about nutrition and feeding. In this answer, find out about heating baby food versus serving it cold.
Let Your Baby Sleep
Learn how to tune in to the sounds your baby makes during sleep so you will know when to wake your baby up and when to let him sleep.
Learn how to tune in to the sounds your baby makes during sleep so you will know when to wake your baby up and when to let him sleep.
Finger Paint Recipes
Have fun with your child using these finger paint recipes using items you probably already have at home.
Have fun with your child using these finger paint recipes using items you probably already have at home.
Sanitizing Toys
Are you sanitizing your toys? Learn how you can cut down on childhood illnesses by keeping toys clean and sanitary.
Are you sanitizing your toys? Learn how you can cut down on childhood illnesses by keeping toys clean and sanitary.
Getting Started Potty Training
Find answers to frequently asked questions about potty training your toddler. In this answer learn whether or not your child is ready to begin learning to use the toilet.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about potty training your toddler. In this answer learn whether or not your child is ready to begin learning to use the toilet.
Potty Problems
Find answers to frequently asked questions about potty training your toddler. In this answer find out what problems might be encountered when potty training.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about potty training your toddler. In this answer find out what problems might be encountered when potty training.
Honey Safety
Answers the question about giving children honey, including when it's safe and also discusses the safety of corn syrup.
Answers the question about giving children honey, including when it's safe and also discusses the safety of corn syrup.
Toddler Physical Activities
A weekly activity plan for toddlers on movement and physical activities.
A weekly activity plan for toddlers on movement and physical activities.
When Can I Give My Baby Soy?
Learn when you can safely introduce soy into your baby's diet when starting solids.
Learn when you can safely introduce soy into your baby's diet when starting solids.
Calm Your Crying Baby
Learn to recognize what your baby's cries mean and how to soothe them.
Learn to recognize what your baby's cries mean and how to soothe them.
Startle Reflex
Definition of startle reflex, a reflex present in newborns.
Definition of startle reflex, a reflex present in newborns.
Choking During Sleep
A parents questions putting a baby to sleep on his back and wonders if the baby might choke if he spits up or vomits in the night.
A parents questions putting a baby to sleep on his back and wonders if the baby might choke if he spits up or vomits in the night.
Intact Penis Care
Answers to your frequently asked questions about parenting. In this answer, find out how to care for the intact (uncircumcised) male penis.
Answers to your frequently asked questions about parenting. In this answer, find out how to care for the intact (uncircumcised) male penis.
Keep Your Child Hydrated
When your child is sick, your health care provider may recommend an electrolyte replacement drink like Pedialyte or Gatorade. This alternative recipe can be made at home for less money and with ingredients you control — so no dyes if you don't want them.
When your child is sick, your health care provider may recommend an electrolyte replacement drink like Pedialyte or Gatorade. This alternative recipe can be made at home for less money and with ingredients you control — so no dyes if you don't want them.
Product Recalls
Do you have any of these recalled products in your home? Do you know anyone who does? All of these items have been recalled this year because they are dangerous to your children or your family. If you see something you own, stop using it immediately. Most companies offer free repair kits or replacements and many will give you a full refund.
Do you have any of these recalled products in your home? Do you know anyone who does? All of these items have been recalled this year because they are dangerous to your children or your family. If you see something you own, stop using it immediately. Most companies offer free repair kits or replacements and many will give you a full refund.
Uncooked Playdough
Have fun with your toddler with these quick and easy uncooked playdough recipes.
Have fun with your toddler with these quick and easy uncooked playdough recipes.
When Can I Give My Baby Wheat?
Learn when you can safely introduce wheat into your baby's diet when starting solids.
Learn when you can safely introduce wheat into your baby's diet when starting solids.
Crib to Bed
Tips on how to move your toddler from crib to bed.
Tips on how to move your toddler from crib to bed.
Stop Toddler Biting
Parenting Expert Michele Borba shares her advice on getting your child to stop biting.
Parenting Expert Michele Borba shares her advice on getting your child to stop biting.
Preparing Toddler for New Baby
Parenting expert Stacy DeBroff shares her tips and advice for helping your toddler adjust to the arrival of a new sibling.
Parenting expert Stacy DeBroff shares her tips and advice for helping your toddler adjust to the arrival of a new sibling.
Easy Peanut Butter Cookies
These cookies are easy to make, especially with kids. There's just three ingredients and one measuring cup to worry about.
These cookies are easy to make, especially with kids. There's just three ingredients and one measuring cup to worry about.
Adhesive Bandage Removal
A quick tip on how to remove an adhesive bandage without causing any pain to your child.
A quick tip on how to remove an adhesive bandage without causing any pain to your child.
Teach a Toddler to Sleep Alone
A Dad writes about his toddler who won't fall asleep without Mom coming to bed with him. Learn how to address this problem and create more consistent bedtime limits, thus ensuring your toddler learns healthy sleep habits.
A Dad writes about his toddler who won't fall asleep without Mom coming to bed with him. Learn how to address this problem and create more consistent bedtime limits, thus ensuring your toddler learns healthy sleep habits.
Photo Gallery
Thanks so much to these parents for submitting pictures of their children for the baby photo gallery.
Thanks so much to these parents for submitting pictures of their children for the baby photo gallery.
Introducing Finger Food
Fresh Baby Founders Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers give advice on how to introduce finger foods to your infant.
Fresh Baby Founders Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers give advice on how to introduce finger foods to your infant.
Homemade Rice Cereal
How to make your baby's first cereal from scratch rather than buying store brands
How to make your baby's first cereal from scratch rather than buying store brands
Can Adults Get Rotavirus?
One of the most frequent questions I get regards whether or not adults can get rotavirus from their children. The answer is Yes. Learn how to prevent getting infected yourself and how to treat it if you do get sick.
One of the most frequent questions I get regards whether or not adults can get rotavirus from their children. The answer is Yes. Learn how to prevent getting infected yourself and how to treat it if you do get sick.
Calcium and Other Nutrients
If your child is allergic to milk, it may take a little planning to ensure that your toddler gets enough fat, calcium, vitamin D and other nutrients.
If your child is allergic to milk, it may take a little planning to ensure that your toddler gets enough fat, calcium, vitamin D and other nutrients.
Toddler Care
Here is a list of some of the best parenting books around that focus on how to raise your toddler.
Here is a list of some of the best parenting books around that focus on how to raise your toddler.
Cleaning Sippy Cup Parts
Moms share their tips for getting all those little sippy cup valves and parts clean and free of mold and crusty goo.
Moms share their tips for getting all those little sippy cup valves and parts clean and free of mold and crusty goo.
Bottle and Sippy Cup Safety
Bottles, sippy cups and pacifiers can all have a place in your toddler's life, but to avoid injuries and long-term problems, it's important to use them correctly.
Bottles, sippy cups and pacifiers can all have a place in your toddler's life, but to avoid injuries and long-term problems, it's important to use them correctly.
Toddler Bottle
The AAP recommends weaning toddlers off bottles by 18 months, but what is the right way to do that.
The AAP recommends weaning toddlers off bottles by 18 months, but what is the right way to do that.
Easy Suncatchers
How to make suncatchers with older infants and toddlers. A quick, fun activity that requires few materials.
How to make suncatchers with older infants and toddlers. A quick, fun activity that requires few materials.
Verbal Potty Indication
A reader asks about her son who doesn't verbally indicate when he needs to use the potty and also inquires about what her son should wear for night training -- underwear or a diaper?
A reader asks about her son who doesn't verbally indicate when he needs to use the potty and also inquires about what her son should wear for night training -- underwear or a diaper?
Rainbow Cake
You can make this rainbow cake with your toddler to reinforce color concepts or just for a fun St. Patrick's Day treat.
You can make this rainbow cake with your toddler to reinforce color concepts or just for a fun St. Patrick's Day treat.
Crib Safety
From the beginning of a child's life, products intended for a child must be selected with safety in mind. In this article, the safety of cribs is discussed.
From the beginning of a child's life, products intended for a child must be selected with safety in mind. In this article, the safety of cribs is discussed.
Manual Pumps
Here's a listing of manual breast pumps for those moms who only need to pump breast milk occasionally.
Here's a listing of manual breast pumps for those moms who only need to pump breast milk occasionally.
Eating Playdough
Find out if it's safe for your toddler to eat playdough.
Find out if it's safe for your toddler to eat playdough.
Parenting Polls - Breastfeeding mothers: Do you drink alcohol?
Share your opinion with other parents of babies and toddlers by voting in our parenting polls.
Share your opinion with other parents of babies and toddlers by voting in our parenting polls.
Playdough Age Recommendation
Learn when your toddler will be ready to play with playdough.
Learn when your toddler will be ready to play with playdough.
Potty Training While Out
When you're out and about, chances are, your child will have to use the potty at some point. Here's how you can be prepared.
When you're out and about, chances are, your child will have to use the potty at some point. Here's how you can be prepared.
Toddler Removing Diaper
What to do when your toddler keeps taking off her diaper and clothing.
What to do when your toddler keeps taking off her diaper and clothing.
Toddler Serving Sizes
Learn how much food constitutes a serving size for your toddler.
Learn how much food constitutes a serving size for your toddler.
Postpartum Emergencies
A list of symptoms that indicate you should call your doctor after giving birth.
A list of symptoms that indicate you should call your doctor after giving birth.
Building Infant Attachment
Some may say you're spoiling your baby, but chances are, that's just not true. Follow these tips to build a healthy, secure attachment that will pave the path to a secure and independent child.
Some may say you're spoiling your baby, but chances are, that's just not true. Follow these tips to build a healthy, secure attachment that will pave the path to a secure and independent child.
Crying it Out
: Should I Let My Baby Cry it Out? : Does it takes forever for your baby to fall asleep? Does he or she
: Should I Let My Baby Cry it Out? : Does it takes forever for your baby to fall asleep? Does he or she
Toddler Won't Use the Potty
A reader asks about her toddler refusing to use the potty and learns that there are lots of reasons why her child might be afraid or apprehensive about going.
A reader asks about her toddler refusing to use the potty and learns that there are lots of reasons why her child might be afraid or apprehensive about going.
Cord Care
Answers to your frequently asked questions about newborn care. This answer will tell parents how to care for a newborn's umbilical cord.
Answers to your frequently asked questions about newborn care. This answer will tell parents how to care for a newborn's umbilical cord.
Newborn Reflexes
Babies have a robust system of reflexes present from birth. Learn more about these newborn reflexes.
Babies have a robust system of reflexes present from birth. Learn more about these newborn reflexes.
Sucking Reflex
Definition of sucking reflex, a reflex present in newborns.
Definition of sucking reflex, a reflex present in newborns.
Treating Cradle Cap
Gives treatment advice for cradle cap in infants.
Gives treatment advice for cradle cap in infants.
Dry Erase/Chalkboards
Make a quick and inexpensive chalk board or dry erase board with any wall.
Make a quick and inexpensive chalk board or dry erase board with any wall.
Potty Chairs
There are a variety of potty chairs available these days. Here are some picks to help you decide which chair is best based on you and your child's needs and preferences.
There are a variety of potty chairs available these days. Here are some picks to help you decide which chair is best based on you and your child's needs and preferences.
Help for the Baby Blues
Talk to someone who understands. Talk to a sibling, relative or friend with young children about what
Talk to someone who understands. Talk to a sibling, relative or friend with young children about what
Toddler Hand in Diaper Often
A parent writes concerned about her toddler son's new habit of playing with his penis frequently. Find out how to deal with this issue.
A parent writes concerned about her toddler son's new habit of playing with his penis frequently. Find out how to deal with this issue.
Cat Scratch Fever
An answer to the frequently asked question - what is cat scratch fever? Includes testing, treatment and prevention ideas.
An answer to the frequently asked question - what is cat scratch fever? Includes testing, treatment and prevention ideas.
How Much Sleep Does My Toddler Need?
Learn how much sleep your toddler needs to stay healthy and rested.
Learn how much sleep your toddler needs to stay healthy and rested.
Dinnertime Rut
Are you stuck in a rut when it comes to making dinner? Keep eating the same meals over and over again?
Are you stuck in a rut when it comes to making dinner? Keep eating the same meals over and over again?
Postpartum Hair Loss
Postpartum moms are often shocked to find that a few months after giving birth, they start to lose their hair. Find out why this happens and why it's nothing to worry about.
Postpartum moms are often shocked to find that a few months after giving birth, they start to lose their hair. Find out why this happens and why it's nothing to worry about.
Discharge and Cord Care
A little discharge is normal, but when there is a lot or it is accompanied by other symptoms, it's time to call your health care provider.
A little discharge is normal, but when there is a lot or it is accompanied by other symptoms, it's time to call your health care provider.
Potty Training Books
These books are all geared to help increase your toddler's awareness of using the potty by introducing toileting concepts in a fun, age-appropriate manner.
These books are all geared to help increase your toddler's awareness of using the potty by introducing toileting concepts in a fun, age-appropriate manner.
Baby Tantrums
How to recognize why your baby is having a tantrum and what you can do to stop it.
How to recognize why your baby is having a tantrum and what you can do to stop it.
Planning Physical Activities
Toddlers should be getting at least 90 minutes of physical activity each day. Here's how to start planning so that your toddler gets the physical activity she needs for optimal development.
Toddlers should be getting at least 90 minutes of physical activity each day. Here's how to start planning so that your toddler gets the physical activity she needs for optimal development.
Toddler Breastfeeding
Wondering whether you should continue to breastfeed your child past the first year of life, get the facts on what the benefits are and whether it is the right decision for you and your child.
Wondering whether you should continue to breastfeed your child past the first year of life, get the facts on what the benefits are and whether it is the right decision for you and your child.
Make Soap Flakes
Many craft recipes, including those for paint, fingerpaint and slime, all call for Ivory Soap Flakes. Unfortunately, the company stopped making the flakes in 1993. Here's how you can make your own and maintain the quality of these recipes.
Many craft recipes, including those for paint, fingerpaint and slime, all call for Ivory Soap Flakes. Unfortunately, the company stopped making the flakes in 1993. Here's how you can make your own and maintain the quality of these recipes.
Pottying in Public Bathrooms
A mom writes in about her daughter who refuses to use a public restroom during potty training. This is a common issue and there are several approaches you can take to remedy the situation.
A mom writes in about her daughter who refuses to use a public restroom during potty training. This is a common issue and there are several approaches you can take to remedy the situation.
Toddlers and Dance
Toddlers feel music in ways it seems some of us adults have forgotten. They use their bodies to express emotion and explore the ways their bodies can move. Here are some classic and modern examples to explore dance with your toddler.
Toddlers feel music in ways it seems some of us adults have forgotten. They use their bodies to express emotion and explore the ways their bodies can move. Here are some classic and modern examples to explore dance with your toddler.
Babyproofing
Tips and techniques for keeping your home safe and secure for your child or baby. Find out the most common hazards and how you can prevent them. Also find useful products helpful for babyproofing.
Tips and techniques for keeping your home safe and secure for your child or baby. Find out the most common hazards and how you can prevent them. Also find useful products helpful for babyproofing.
Baby Bath
A mom asks when to move her child from the baby bath to the regular tub.
A mom asks when to move her child from the baby bath to the regular tub.
Victoria Jeanne, 2 Days
Welcome Victoria Jeanne, just 2 days old to the newborn photo gallery.
Welcome Victoria Jeanne, just 2 days old to the newborn photo gallery.
Ashwin, 3 Days
Thanks so much to these parents for submitting pictures of their children for the baby photo gallery.
Thanks so much to these parents for submitting pictures of their children for the baby photo gallery.
Make Sidewalk Chalk
Plan for day eight - make some sidewalk chalk and color your sidewalk. No sidewalk? Make your own chalkboard at home!
Plan for day eight - make some sidewalk chalk and color your sidewalk. No sidewalk? Make your own chalkboard at home!
Sibling Prep Books
When a new baby is on the way, prepare siblings for the arrival with these top book picks.
When a new baby is on the way, prepare siblings for the arrival with these top book picks.
Baby Food Recipes
Answers to your frequently asked questions about cooking for your family. In this answer, find out where to find baby food recipes.
Answers to your frequently asked questions about cooking for your family. In this answer, find out where to find baby food recipes.
Gross Motor Skills
Definition of gross motor skills.
Definition of gross motor skills.
Introducing the Cup
Soon after you introduce solid food to your baby, you may start wondering when to introduce the cup. Learn when and how to get your baby drinking on her own and what fluids are best.
Soon after you introduce solid food to your baby, you may start wondering when to introduce the cup. Learn when and how to get your baby drinking on her own and what fluids are best.
Graham Cracker Recipe
A tasty recipe for graham crackers to share with your infant or toddler.
A tasty recipe for graham crackers to share with your infant or toddler.
Arnav, 1 Day
Thanks so much to these parents for submitting pictures of their children for the baby photo gallery.
Thanks so much to these parents for submitting pictures of their children for the baby photo gallery.
Bad Breath
How to help alleviate bad breath in your toddler or preschooler.
How to help alleviate bad breath in your toddler or preschooler.
Toddler Development
Get a look at the milestones you can expect your child to achieve between your child's first and third birthdays.
Get a look at the milestones you can expect your child to achieve between your child's first and third birthdays.
100 Promises
Here is an excerpt from the book, 100 Promises to My Baby, from author Mallika Chopra. This book is a beautiful book that can help you shape your parenting so that you pass on the life values that you hold dear.
Here is an excerpt from the book, 100 Promises to My Baby, from author Mallika Chopra. This book is a beautiful book that can help you shape your parenting so that you pass on the life values that you hold dear.
Jenna Lenae, 1 Week
Thanks so much to these parents for submitting pictures of their children for the baby photo gallery.
Thanks so much to these parents for submitting pictures of their children for the baby photo gallery.
Fencing Reflex
Definition of fencing reflex, a reflex present in newborns.
Definition of fencing reflex, a reflex present in newborns.
Pool Safety Quiz
Take a quiz to test your knowledge of pool safety: safety quiz pool safety accidental death
Take a quiz to test your knowledge of pool safety: safety quiz pool safety accidental death
Cole Jackson, 1 Month
Thanks so much to these parents for submitting pictures of their children for the baby photo gallery.
Thanks so much to these parents for submitting pictures of their children for the baby photo gallery.
Fine Motor Skills
Definition of fine motor skills.
Definition of fine motor skills.
Not Peeing on the Potty
A reader gets advice on what to do when her toddler begs for a diaper and will not pee on the potty.
A reader gets advice on what to do when her toddler begs for a diaper and will not pee on the potty.