First Aid

Oh no, your little one has a boo-boo? Paging Dr. Mommy! Cuts, rashes, nosebleeds, and fevers are all part of a typical childhood. Find out what you need to know about first aid for kids.
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Baby in Park
10 Tips to Keep Your Family Healthy This Spring
Now that you've packed away the mittens and snowsuits, break out the sunscreen and Band-aids. Different seasons raise different health and ... Read More
Boy With Chicken Pox
Common Rashes & Skin Conditions
Maybe it started with a splotch and soon spread over your baby's bottom or belly. What is that rash? Should you call the doctor? The following ... Read More
Baby Boy Standing in Crib
Drop-Side Cribs Outlawed by CPSC
Due to recalls, safety issues, and infant deaths, the US Consumer Protection Safety Commission has banned drop-side cribs. ... Read More
Cotton Swabs
There's What in His Ear?!
Little kids have little ears--but are enormously curious. And the results of their "What if I ..." experiments often land them in the ER. Here ... Read More
Girl with Crayons
There's What in His Nose?!
Curious kids love to put things in their noses! What are the biggest culprits? Here are the top 10 things kids tend to stick up their nostrils. ... Read More
Piggy Bank and Coins
Top 10 Things Kids Accidentally Swallow
Guilty of chewing on pen caps or biting your nails? Freud called it oral fixation, but babies consider it exploration. Dr. Laura A. Jana ... Read More
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Your Child or Baby Has a Fever, Now What?
Your little one is rosy cheeked and fussy. You rush to grab a thermometer and your instincts are right—she has a fever. Learn what to do next. ... Read More
Boost Safety for Kids in the Car
Studies show that using a belt-positioning booster seat instead of just a seat belt reduces the injury risk of children ages four to eight by 59 ... Read More
Bug Bites: Your Complete Treatment Guide
As warm weather encourages us to shed layers and expose more skin, the incidence of bug bites rises. Here's an insect-by-insect guide to ... Read More
Can You Name That Rash?
Are you an expert at identifying common childhood rashes? Take our quiz and find out!
Chemicals and Kids: Are Current Laws Lacking?
Concerned about chemicals—like bisphenol A—in baby bottles and other baby gear? You’re not alone with wanting change, but is the government ... Read More
Childhood Eczema: What Parents Need to Know
Eczema, a common winter malady, spares no one—infants and children included. Learn how to identify this itchy skin problem and find out what ... Read More
Childhood Lead Poisoning
Worried about your child getting lead poisoning? Learn about lead's dangerous effects on children, and how to steer children from lead's ... Read More
Childproofing: Parents Urged to Inspect and Secure TVs, Furniture, and Appliances
Add making sure furniture and other large items are secured to your childproofing checklist.
Children's Advil Dosage Chart
Wondering how much Advil is safe for your child? Find out with our helpful dosage chart.
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