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Feeding and Eating, Health & Nutrition, Special Needs

Does the Ketogenic Diet Work for Kids with Epilepsy?

If your child has epilepsy, a ketogenic diet may reduce their seizures. Learn everything you need to know about a keto diet in this guide.

Young woman breastfeeding her baby in bedroom.

Feeding and Eating

Can You Overfeed a Newborn Baby?

While it’s rare to overfeed a newborn baby, some babies occasionally drink too much milk. Overfeeding can make your baby feel sick to their stomach.

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Health & Nutrition, Parenting

Digital Detox: 7 Tips To Unplug and Connect With Your Kids

A digital detox is a great way to increase family time and decrease everyone’s dependence on screens. Read our guide to jumpstart your family’s detox.

Happy baby wrapped in a towel lying on bed smiling and holding his ear.

Health & Nutrition

Why Does My Baby Keep Rubbing and Pulling Their Ear?

Most ear pulling in healthy babies is not a cause for concern. Contact your doctor if ear rubbing is accompanied by other symptoms of illness.

Girl is blowing her nose, allergic to flour.

Feeding and Eating

9 Tips for Managing Food Allergies in Kids

Keep your child safe from an allergic reaction by reading labels carefully, educating your child and their caretakers, and always having epinephrine nearby.

A cute little boy in a yellow T-shirt makes himself a fruit smoothie in the kitchen.

Cooking and Kitchen Play, Feeding and Eating

Easy & Nutritious Snacks for Kids To Make Themselves

Instill important values while also taking one less chore off your plate by teaching your kids to make these nutritious, easy snacks by themselves.

Crying baby on mother hands in room.

Health & Nutrition

Infant Dyschezia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Learn everything you need to know about infant dyschezia, a common gastrointestinal condition experienced by babies during their first few months of life.

Cute Caucasian little naked toddler baby girl sitting on towel after bathing and wipe body dry while young.

Health & Nutrition

Alternatives to Baby Powder: What to Use Instead

Talcum baby powder can cause health problems for infants and adults. Use a baby powder alternative like cornstarch to keep you and your loved ones safe.

A caring mother gives her baby son a tummy massage and helps to get rid of colic.

Health & Nutrition

My Newborn Farts a Lot. Should I Be Concerned?

Is your newborn gassy? While it’s normal for newborns to fart a lot, excessive gas or crying while passing gas may be a sign of a digestive problem.

Asian Thai Baby Girl Vomit on Bed after Drink Milk.

Health & Nutrition

Baby Spit-Up vs Vomit: Is There a Difference?

It’s normal for babies to spit up frequently, but vomiting indicates illness. Understanding the difference between spit-up vs. vomit is important for new parents.

Asian cute baby girl taking a gripe water after a meal.

Health & Nutrition

Does Gripe Water Help With Constipation, Colic, & Gas?

Parents often use gripe water to help with constipation, gas, and colic. Studies have yet to prove that this herbal remedy is effective. Here’s what you should know.

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Research Studies

Research Project for Fathers of Children With Disabilities

Being a dad of young children can be fun and rewarding, but it can also be stressful at times, especially for fathers of children with additional needs.

Portrait of baby girl getting vaccine drops.

Feeding and Eating, Product Reviews

The 5 Best Gas Drops for Babies in 2023

The best baby gas drops relieve excessive gas due to swallowed air, crying, feeding issues, or food intolerance. See which one tops our list.

Small baby first bathing on mothers hands.

Health & Nutrition

How to Make an Oatmeal Bath for Diaper Rash

Oatmeal baths are an inexpensive and effective method for healing diaper rash and other skin conditions. Find out how to make a homemade oatmeal bath in this guide.

Young mother try to feeding a toddler boy with a spoon in a chair.

Feeding and Eating, Health & Nutrition

What to Feed a Toddler With Diarrhea (and What Not to!)

When your child has diarrhea, it is best to feed them easy-to-digest, low-fiber foods. Find out what you can feed a toddler with diarrhea, so they can feel better.