A good fit is easier than ever to find when shopping for a booster seat, new ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show.
A record 31 seats have been designated Best Bets, meaning they correctly position a vehicle safety belt on a typical 4 to 8 year-old in almost any car, minivan, or SUV. [...]
The danger of drowning for young children is a real one, all year long, inside and outside of the home.
Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death among children ages 1 to 4. And while much attention is paid to water safety during the warm months, parents and caregivers need to know that drowning risks [...]
Inflammatory bowel disease is becoming increasingly common in kids, but many of them may not be diagnosed in a timely manner, according to pediatric experts.
Gastroenterologists from the Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at Johns Hopkins Children’s in Baltimore say that many of the hundreds of children they see were referred to them only after months [...]
The nation’s leading pediatrician’s group now says toddlers should remain in rear-facing car seats until the age of 2, rather than the previous age requirement of 12 months.
In a new policy published in the April 2011 issue of Pediatrics (published online March 21), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises parents to keep their toddlers [...]
Acetaminophen is a common over the counter remedy for pain and fever in children, which is why parents need to be cautious to ensure an overdose does not occur.
Think it could never happen to you? Think of these possible scenarios, courtesy of the Mayo Clinic.
■You’re in a hurry. You might unwittingly give your child too [...]
Adding new evidence to the debate on the best treatment for middle-ear infections in young children, clinical researchers have found antibiotics to be more effective than a placebo in relieving symptoms.
Most American children with middle-ear infections are treated with antibiotics. But for children with mild symptoms, US clinical practice guidelines generally recommend watchful waiting, reserving [...]
All you have to do is ensure your child wears a helmet while riding a bicycle. With school letting out for the summer, kids have more time to get outside on bicycles. However, an otherwise healthy activity can turn dangerous all too quickly.
Staying off busy roads is not enough. More than half the 135 children [...]
Stocking hangers have become quite popular the last couple years, but can pose a real danger to young children. Parents may be better off foregoing stockings altogether until their children are old enough to appreciate that danger.
Stocking hangers have become popular as a way to hang those well-loved holiday stockings without drilling holes or using [...]
Most every parent has asked the question, “Honey, did you take the (insert personal item here)?” Whether it be jewelry from your dresser, money from your wallet or myriad other items kids may be attracted to, parents often find their children have stolen something. Experts confirm it is extremely common.
Experts also reassure us that we [...]
If you are an expectant mother who would like to avoid the pain and extended recovery time attendant with an unnecessary Cesarean surgery as well as reduce your hospital bill, make sure your obstetrician knows about the new fetal monitoring guidelines published by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
If you give birth in America, [...]
