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Short articles on feeding, sleep, development, health, safety and the everyday, written from the CDC, the American Academy of Pediatrics and other public health sources. Every source is listed at the bottom and opens, so you can read it yourself.
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Safety · 0 to 4 years
Car seat guidelines by age and weight
Rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, then a booster, then the seat belt. What the CDC and AAP say about each stage, and when to change seats.
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Everyday · 0 to 3 months
Choosing a pediatrician: what to ask
The AAP suggests meeting a pediatrician in the third trimester. The questions the office staff can answer, the ones for the doctor, and how families decide.
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Development · 12 to 18 months
Developmental milestones from 12 to 18 months
First steps, first words, and copying what you do. What the CDC says most children can do at 12, 15 and 18 months, and when to raise a concern.
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Development · 2 to 3 years
Developmental milestones from 2 to 3 years
Two-word sentences, pretend play, and running. What the CDC says most children do at 2, 30 months and 3 years, and how to raise a concern early.
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Health · 0 to 24 months
Diaper rash: what causes it, and when to call the doctor
Most diaper rash comes from skin sitting against a wet diaper and clears in a few days with changes, air and a barrier cream. When to call the doctor.
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Health · 0 to 24 months
Fever in babies: when it is an emergency
Under 3 months, a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher means calling right away. The age thresholds and the signs that mean call now, from AAP and NIH.
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Feeding · 6 to 12 months
Foods to avoid before your baby turns 1
Honey, cow's milk as a drink, juice, added sugars and choking-shaped foods are the ones the CDC says to keep off the tray before 12 months. Here is why.
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Feeding · 0 to 3 months
How much should a newborn eat?
Newborns feed 8 to 12 times in 24 hours, starting at 1 to 2 ounces a feeding for formula. What the CDC and AAP say about amounts, cues and wet diapers.
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Safety · 6 to 36 months
How to childproof a home, room by room
A room-by-room pass through the house: anchored furniture, stair gates, locked cabinets and water set to 120 degrees, drawn from CPSC and AAP guidance.
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Health · 0 to 5 years
Preparing for a well-child visit: a checklist
Bring your top 3 to 5 questions, the milestones you noticed and the vaccine record. What happens at each visit from birth to 5, and what to ask at the end.
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Sleep · 0 to 6 months
Safe sleep basics for a new baby
On the back, every sleep, for the first year. A firm flat surface, an empty crib, and your room for at least 6 months. What the AAP and NICHD say.
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Everyday · 1 to 5 years
Screen time guidance for young children
Under 18 months, screens other than video chat are best skipped, and 3 to 5 year olds are put at about 1 hour a day. What the CDC and AAP say about each age.
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Development · 1 to 3 years
Toddler tantrums: what is normal at this age
Tantrums are most common between 1 and 3 years and tend to ease after 3. Why they happen, what helps in the moment, and what to raise with your pediatrician.
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Development · 0 to 4 months
Tummy time: how much, and how to start
Tummy time can start the first days home: 2 to 3 sessions a day of 3 to 5 minutes, building to 15 to 30 minutes daily by about 2 months.
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Feeding · 12 to 24 months
Weaning off the bottle: when and how
The AAP describes finishing the move from bottle to cup between 12 and 18 months. Why the timing matters for teeth and meals, and how families drop feedings.
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Sleep · 3 to 5 months
What is the 4 month sleep regression?
It is a parents' term, not a diagnosis. Babies do not have regular sleep cycles until about 4 months, and more night waking around then is ordinary.
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Feeding · 4 to 8 months
When can babies start solid foods?
Most babies are ready for solid food at about 6 months, and the CDC advises against starting before 4 months. What readiness looks like, and how families begin.
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Health · 4 to 12 months
When do babies start teething?
Most babies start teething around 4 to 7 months, usually with the bottom front teeth. The signs that go with it, what soothes, and what the FDA warns against.
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Everyday · 18 to 36 months
When to start potty training
In the United States most families start potty training between 2 and 3 years. The readiness signs to look for, how long it usually takes, and when to wait.
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Everyday · 0 to 5 years
WIC and state nutrition programs for families
Who qualifies for WIC, what it covers, and how to apply through a local agency. Plus how SNAP differs, and why the details depend on your state.
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- Feeding Milk, first foods and the years after.
- Sleep Nights, naps and where a baby sleeps.
- Development What changes, and the range it changes in.
- Health Everyday complaints and the signs worth a call.
- Safety Car seats, homes and the things that get swallowed.
- Everyday The practical parts nobody hands you a manual for.
This is educational information from public sources, not a replacement for advice from your child's healthcare professional. We check our sources periodically.
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