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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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Sleep 4 to 36 months

Bedtime routines for babies and toddlers

A short, calm routine in the same order each night helps children know what comes next. What the AAP and CDC suggest, from drowsy-but-awake to bed.
Safety 6 to 36 months

Childproofing a home, room by room

Latches, anchors, gates and window guards, room by room. What the CPSC lists for a home with a baby who has started to move.
Health 0 to 3 months

Choosing a pediatrician: what to ask

Start in the last months of pregnancy, check your insurance first, then ask about hours, calls and after-hours cover. What the AAP suggests asking.
Feeding 6 to 24 months

Foods to avoid before age 1, and what to offer

Honey before 12 months, round and hard foods, added sugars, unpasteurized foods and high-mercury fish. What the CDC lists, and what to offer instead.
Feeding 0 to 12 months

Hunger and fullness cues in babies

Babies show hunger with hands to mouth, rooting and lip smacking, and fullness by turning away. What the CDC and AAP describe, from birth on.
Everyday 0 to 5 years

Leaving your baby with a grandparent or sitter

What to write down before a grandparent or sitter takes over: safe sleep, the routine in order, contacts, the car seat, and what changed this week.
Everyday 1 to 5 years

Screen time for young children: a family media plan

A family media plan is a short set of screen rules for your home: screen-free places, video calls, watching together, and sharing it with caregivers.
Development 18 to 36 months

Signs of potty training readiness

Readiness shows up in the body, in thinking and language, and in how a child feels about the potty. The signs the AAP describes, and a calm way to start.
Development 1 to 3 years

Toddler tantrums: why they happen and what helps

Tantrums come with being a toddler, and are most common between ages 1 and 3. Why they happen and what the AAP and CDC suggest before, during and after.
Development 0 to 4 months

Tummy time: how to start and make it easier

Tummy time is time on the front while awake and watched. Why it helps, how to begin from the first days, and what to do when your baby objects.
Health 0 to 5 years

Well-child visits: what to bring and ask

Well-child visits cover growth, development, vaccines and your questions. What to bring, how to prepare, and how to keep every adult in the loop.
Development 2 to 3 years

What many 2 and 3 year olds are doing

2-word phrases at 2, short conversations by 3, and a lot of running in between. What the CDC lists for these ages, and ideas to try at home.
Development 12 to 18 months

What toddlers do between 12 and 18 months

Walking, pointing, first words and a spoon that mostly misses. What the CDC lists for 18 months, and simple ways to play along at home.
Feeding 4 to 8 months

When can babies start solids? Readiness signs

Sitting with support, good head control, interest in food and swallowing rather than pushing it out. The readiness signs the CDC and AAP describe.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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