Health & Safety
Babyproofing, choking, illness basics, and when to call the doctor.
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Baby Fever: When to Worry and When to Call the Doctor
A fever is 38°C (100.4°F) or higher, and in a baby under 3 months it always means calling the doctor right away.…
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Teething Symptoms: Real Signs, Myths, and What Actually Helps
Common teething symptoms are drooling, sore gums, chewing, and fussiness, sometimes with a slightly raised temperature. Teething doesn’t cause a true fever…
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Babyproofing Checklist by Stage: Birth to 12 Months
Babyproof in stages, one step ahead of your baby: safe sleep and bath safety from birth, small objects off the floor by…
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Button Batteries and Magnets: The Hidden Dangers for Babies and Toddlers
If your baby may have swallowed a button battery, go to the ER right away and call the National Battery Ingestion Hotline…
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Are Baby Walkers Safe? What Pediatricians Say, and Better Alternatives
No. The AAP calls for a ban on baby walkers with wheels and the CDC advises against them. Walkers sent an estimated…