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October 30, 2024/Children's Health

When It’s Safe for Your Baby To Have Cow’s Milk

In babies under 12 months old, cow’s milk has been associated with gastrointestinal bleeding

Hand feeling the temperature on the forehead of a toddler sitting on a couch
October 29, 2024/Children's Health

RSV vs. Pneumonia: Sorting out Your Child’s Fever and Cough

RSV can lead your child to develop pneumonia and have trouble breathing

Toddler drinking orange juice from a glass
October 28, 2024/Children's Health

When Can Babies Have Juice?

No juice until your child is 1 year old — and even then, they shouldn’t have much, if any

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October 25, 2024/Children's Health

Autism and Elopement: What You Need To Know About Wandering

Securing your home, preparing your neighbors and teaching your loved one to swim are key to ensuring your child’s safety

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Caregiver reading to sick child holding teddybear in bed
October 25, 2024/Children's Health

Does Your Child Have RSV? Here’s What You Can Do

Getting extra rest, drinking fluids and taking over-the-counter medications can help your little one bounce back

Caregiver holding thermometer and a sick child wrapped in blanket
October 24, 2024/Children's Health

When Should You Worry About Your Child’s Fever?

Most cases are mild and can be treated at home, but some situations may require medical care or a trip to the ER

Child bent over coloring book, coloring with a marker
October 23, 2024/Children's Health

ADHD vs. Autism: What’s the Difference?

Between 50% and 70% of autistic people also have an attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis

Kids on playground playing hopscotch
October 23, 2024/Children's Health

BMI for Kids: Understanding Your Child’s Body Mass Index

Kids’ BMI is measured in relation to others their age and sex — a healthy range is between the 5th and 84th percentile

Kids in playroom pretending to be airplanes, with child holding two airplane toys
October 22, 2024/Children's Health

Social Skills 101: How To Help Your Child Make Friends

Role-playing, creating social opportunities and celebrating little wins can all help ease shyness

Smiling caregiver holding smiling toddler interacting with smiling healthcare provider in medical hallway
October 21, 2024/Children's Health

What ‘High-Functioning Autism’ Means (and Why You Shouldn’t Call It That)

Describing people as ‘high- or low-functioning’ is both medically inaccurate and dehumanizing

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