The Vitamin K Shot: One Small Step That Protects Your Newborn
All babies are born with low levels of vitamin K, putting them at risk for a rare but serious bleeding condition. A single vitamin K shot shortly after birth provides important protection during your baby's first months of life. Learn why the vitamin K shot is recommended for all newborns.
Starting Solids
Learn the signs that your baby is ready to start solids, what foods to avoid, what foods to encourage, and how to introduce solid food into their diet.
Constipation
Constipation is common in children. Learn what is considered healthy and what you should do if you believe your child may be constipated.
Safe Sleep Practices: Raising Awareness to Prevent SIDS
October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. Creating a safe sleeping environment for babies can help reduce the risk of SIDS and sleep-related deaths. Learn how to help keep your baby sleeping safely.
Baby's First Milestones
Watching your baby grow and change in the first year is exciting and sometimes overwhelming. Learn about key physical, social/emotional, and speech milestones to help you understand your baby’s development.
Toddler Emotions
Learn how to help your child identify emotions and discover strategies you can use to decrease tantrums and power struggles.
Learning to Sleep
Sleep is essential for growth and development. Learn how to create a sleep routine that encourages independence.
Toilet Training
Learn the signs your child is ready to potty train, how to prepare them, and how to transition to the toilet.
Poison Prevention and Safety for Kids and Teens
Learn how to prevent toxic ingestions, what to do if they happen, and when to call for help.
Choking Prevention and First Aid
Learn how to recognize choking risks, prevent accidents, and respond effectively with first aid to keep infants and children safe.
Keeping Kids Safe on the Road
Dr. Tiffany Spanier shares key car seat safety recommendations and practical tips to help keep children safe on the road.
Summer Safety Tips
Summer is a season of fun and adventure, but it also brings unique safety challenges for kids. Dr. Brianna Label offers practical tips to help families stay safe all season long.
What to Know About Infant Formula
Choosing the right baby formula is important, and we’re here to help you understand the facts and keep your baby safe.
Children & Nutrition
Dr. Eva Taylor answers some of the most common questions about children and nutrition.
Reading to Your Baby
Our own Dr. Browder discusses how sharing books with your baby is an important first step in developing vocabulary and eventually learning to read.