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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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
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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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
CPSC Issues Warning on Drop-Side Cribs
Own a drop-side crib? Listen up! The CPSC has issued a safety warning that parents need to be aware of.
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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
First Aid for Families
Parents of active kids know that accidents do happen! From head injuries to burns, here's a review of appropriate first aid responses for the ... Read More
First Aid Kit Checklist
Every home and car should have a well-stocked first aid kit—and this handy checklist will help you know what to include in your kit. ... Read More
Household Cleaning Products Still a Danger
The good news? In the US, national rates of injuries to children from household cleaning products have dropped significantly in recent ... Read More
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