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What’s Behind the US Baby Formula Shortage – and How to Make Sure It Doesn’t Happen Again

The shortage will affect some parents more than others. Not surprisingly, the most affected parents are those on the lowest income.

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Why Kids Shouldn’t Eat Added Sugar Before They Turn 2, According to a Nutritional Epidemiologist

Foods and beverages high in added sugars provide a lot of calories but not a lot of nutrients

Pointers for Easier Potty Training

Pointers for Easier Potty Training

There's no magic age for potty training, but your toddler will need to be physically, emotionally and mentally ready. Here are some potty training tips.

A Sleepy Child Is More Likely to Pile on Pounds

A Sleepy Child Is More Likely to Pile on Pounds

Poor sleep may make your children more than just grumpy, a new study suggests.

Most U.S. Parents Can't Find Good Childcare

Most U.S. Parents Can't Find Good Childcare

Two-thirds of U.S. parents with young children say it's difficult to find a childcare or preschool facility that meets their health and safety standards, new survey results show.

When Should You Rush Your Toddler to the ER?

When Should You Rush Your Toddler to the ER?

Many American parents aren't sure when to rush their child to the emergency room, a new survey finds.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease May Raise Cancer Risk in Kids

Inflammatory Bowel Disease May Raise Cancer Risk in Kids

Children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face an increased risk of cancer, a new study claims.

Serious Reactions to Vaccines Rarely Recur

Serious Reactions to Vaccines Rarely Recur

When a child has a serious reaction to a vaccine, the chances of it happening again are slim, a new analysis suggests.

Cookies, Apples or Yogurt? Not Always a Simple Choice for Kids

Cookies, Apples or Yogurt? Not Always a Simple Choice for Kids

Kids are driven mostly by food preferences—not healthy eating—in choosing their snacks. But some can be swayed by food brands and their own allowance, according to new research.

Kids Who Skip Breakfast Miss Out on Vital Nutrients

Kids Who Skip Breakfast Miss Out on Vital Nutrients

Kids who skip breakfast may not get recommended amounts of nutrients such as calcium and iron, British researchers suggest.

More Toddlers Accidentally Ingest Marijuana

ER Rates in France Soar as Toddlers Accidentally Ingest Pot

Emergency room admissions for toddlers accidentally intoxicated by marijuana increased 133 percent over a decade in France, a new study finds.

How to Wean Your Child From Breastfeeding

How to Wean Your Child From Breastfeeding

If you or your baby has decided that it's time to stop breastfeeding, here are some tips to help weaning go better for you both.

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The Neighborhood Sandbox: A Breeding Ground for Germs

Kids love to play in sandboxes, and it helps them develop motor and social skills.

No Fruit Juice Before Age 1, Pediatricians Say

Fruit Juice Okay for Toddlers?

Several new recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics may send toddlers into tantrums.

Many Parents Underestimate Drowning Risks

Many Parents Underestimate Drowning Risks

Many children may not have the swimming skills they need to safely splash around.

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Toddler's Screen Time Tied to Speech Delay

Letting a baby or toddler use a smartphone or tablet may lead to delays in communication.

Timing of Lunch, Recess May Determine What Kids Eat

The Perfect Time for Kids to Eat Lunch

Are you serving lunch too early or late?

Poor Sleep in Preschool Years Could Mean Behavior Troubles Later

The Major Issue With Poor Sleep in Preschool Years

Preschoolers who get too little sleep may be more likely to have trouble paying attention, controlling their emotions and processing information later in childhood, a new study suggests.

More Babies in Strollers, Cribs Winding Up in ER

More Babies in Strollers, Cribs Winding Up in ER

A growing number of babies and toddlers are landing in the emergency room for injuries related to strollers, cribs and other nursery products, a new U.S. study finds.

Do Early Dental Visits Really Prevent Kids' Cavities?

Do Early Dental Visits Really Prevent Kids' Cavities?

Children who start seeing the dentist before age 2 may not have any lower risk of cavities later on, a new study suggests.

Kids Mean Less Shuteye for Mom, While Dad Slumbers On

Moms Missing Sleep

This will come as no surprise to mothers, but a new survey finds that women with children living at home are more likely to be sleep-deprived than women without children.

Moms Release More Feel-Good Chemicals When Watching Their Babies

Moms Release More Feel-Good Chemicals When Watching Their Babies

The feel-good brain chemical dopamine appears to play a role in the development of a healthy bond between a mother and baby, a new study suggests.

How to Teach Your Kids to Use Media in Healthy Ways

Screen Time Guidelines for Children

Some pediatric health experts may have loosened the reins a bit on "screen time" for the youngest of children, but that doesn't mean parents should rely on electronic devices as babysitters, one pediatrician says.