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Infants and Toddlers

Find information on toddlers and infants, caring for your newborn, potty training, vaccination decisions, home safety and nutrition, plus tips for picky eaters.

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  • baby in a diaper lying on his back crying

    Why Babies Cry and How to Help

    A crying baby is normal. However, it can be upsetting to you and it’s usually a sign something is bothering…

  • Child with head down on table, refusing to eat

    How to Handle Picky Eaters

    Tips, tricks and advice on how to deal with a picky eater at home and at school.

  • A woman with dark colored hair, wearing a white shirt receiving vaccination

    Adult vaccinations

    Adult vaccinations are important for adults for staying healthy as they age.

  • An older woman gets a flu shot. There are a lot of myths surrounding the flu.

    Immunization Schedules

    Certain immunizations are important at every age to reduce illness, hospitalization, or death.

  • Dark-haired doctor wearing white jacket puts bandage on girl's arm

    Childhood Vaccines: What They Are and Why Your Child Needs Them

    Most schools and daycares require certain childhood vaccines, but they’re also good for your child’s health.

  • A young girl receives the measles vaccine from a doctor. Measles is a very contagious respiratory illness that also causes a fever and a rash. It is preventable with a vaccine.

    Measles: Symptoms and Treatment

    Measles (also called rubeola) is a serious respiratory illness. This means it affects the lungs and breathing tubes. It also…

  • Preschool boy plays on a tire swing, leaning back as far as he can. Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a condition that affects how your brain processes sensory information (stimuli).

    Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)

    Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a condition that affects how your brain processes sensory information (stimuli).

  • Baby sleeping in a position on his father’s arm to help treat colic

    Colic

    Colic is when your baby cries for longer than 3 hours a day at least 3 days per week. It…

  • A mom changes her newborn baby's diaper on baby changing table.

    Preparing for Parenthood: How to Change a Diaper

    Bringing a new baby home is one of the most exciting times in a parent’s life. It can also be…

  • Baby bottles and nipples sit on a white countertop beside the kitchen sink after being washed.

    Preparing for Parenthood: How to Clean Baby Bottles

    Having a baby is a big life change. Babies sleep a lot, soil their diapers a lot, and eat a lot. In general, newborns eat every 2 to 3 hours, or 8 to 12 times per day. As they grow, the number of times…

  • Mother holds her baby as she's vaccinated by her doctor. A new study shows a possible association between exposure to aluminum in some childhood vaccinations and asthma in young children.

    A Family Doctor Responds to Study on Aluminum in Vaccines

    A recent study released shows a possible association between exposure to aluminum found in some childhood vaccinations and the development of persistent asthma in young children. A study like this may cause parents to have questions about routine vaccinations for their children. Here’s…

  • A doctor gives a child a vaccine in the arm. There are many misconceptions regarding vaccines. Use this evidence-based information to avoid common vaccine myths.

    Vaccines: Myth Versus Fact

    There are many common misconceptions regarding vaccines. Use this evidence-based information to clear up any confusion.

  • Infant formula

    Infant Formula

    Infant formulas are a viable option for feeding your baby that are specially made to meet babies’ nutritional needs.

  • COVID Vaccines for Young Children: What Parents Need to Know

    On December 8, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the updated (Bivalent) COVID-19 vaccine to include children 6 months and older. The American Academy of Family Physicians has endorsed the approval. The Academy believes it will help prevent COVID-19…

  • Scared girl looking at a big needle

    Fear of Needles

    Many children are scared of shots because they have a fear of needles. Help your child understand that shots are…

  • doctor gives a chickenpox vaccination to a young girl

    Chickenpox Vaccine

    Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease that is easily preventable with the use of a vaccine.

  • View of a man’s spinal column through the back of his shirt

    Spinal Cord Injury

    Common causes of spinal cord injury include falling, sports-related events, car accidents, and diseases such as polio or spina…

  • A doctor listens to a patient’s lungs with a stethoscope. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs usually caused by bacteria or a virus. Walking pneumonia is a mild case of pneumonia.

    Pneumonia

    Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. How serious it is depends on what caused the pneumonia, your age, and…

  • young boy with adhesive eye patch over his eye

    Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)

    Amblyopia (lazy eye) develops in childhood when one eye doesn’t work properly with the brain. Left untreated, it can lead…

  • a young girl with Down syndrome looks up and smiles

    Down Syndrome

    Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that affects physical and intellectual development.

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