Guiding toddlers requires mastering potty training methods, establishing sleep routines, and monitoring linguistic and physical growth milestones.
The American Academy of Pediatrics states that it’s fine to give your 1-year-old orange juice, but stick to a serving a day. Even the pickiest toddler has a hard time resisting the sweet taste of orange juice, and it can provide your little one with a boost of essential vitamins and minerals.
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If your pediatrician has recommended that your toddler take a multivitamin, then it is crucial for you to pick the best vitamin you can find. Part of choosing the best multivitamin will depend on your budget and your toddler’s taste buds.
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Toddlers can be picky about food. Even a child who likes a wide variety of foods may decide he wants to eat one particular food, eggs for example, for days on end.
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Your toddler needs healthy foods to grow and develop, but you can offer sweet treats once in awhile. Chocolate is a safe dessert option for your toddler, as long as you are aware of the potential effects of too much caffeine and sugar.
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Your toddler's stomach is small, and it is normal for him to eat frequently throughout the day. If he seems hungry an hour after dinner, a small bedtime snack may help him sleep better and wake up less hungry in the morning.
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When a child fails to gain weight at the same rate as others her age and gender, it’s known as a failure to thrive. Yet, a parent might not be able to adequately tell if her child is actually suffering from this condition.
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If you notice blisters in your child's mouth, you may become alarmed. Unfortunately, a blistered tongue and mouth is a common representation of hand, foot and mouth disease, sometimes called Coxsackie virus.
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If your toddler is having fewer bowel movements than usual or has a hard time passing stool, he may be constipated. Constipation can be caused by many things, especially during the toddler years when your child may be learning to use the toilet.
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As a parent, you want your child to have the most nutritious diet possible. Because you take a multivitamin every day for your health, you wonder whether your young child needs vitamin supplements, too.
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In an effort to protect and care for their children, many parents monitor the color of their toddlers’ bowel movements. In certain cases, green and yellow stool may develop from normal causes, but could also indicate a problem.
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During the toddler phase of life, a child is transitioning from eating soft, pureed foods to eating a more normal diet of semi-hard foods that the whole family is enjoying. These dietary changes can contribute to various bowel inconsistencies, including mucus in the stool.
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A decrease in urine output in a toddler can be an indication of a moderate to severe health issue that requires medical attention. Even a short-term decrease in urination can indicate a potential problem. In many cases, if it is caught early, the treatment can be simple but it should be closely monitored.
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Melatonin, a naturally occurring hormone secreted in the human brain, is sold as an over-the-counter nutritional supplement and as a treatment for sleep disorders.
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By the time your child reaches 2 years old, your days of cooking special meals and nursing throughout the night are generally over. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, a 2-year-old can eat the same food as the rest of the family, consuming three meals and one or two snacks a day.
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Making the shift from a crib to a bed is a big transition for any toddler and her parents. Once deciding your toddler is ready for this change, there are a few different mattress options to consider. There is no one mattress firmness that is best for a toddler.
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Waking up with an eye crusty with pus is unpleasant for both your toddler and you. Styes are common in children and result from a bacterial infection. In most cases, the infection causing the pus resolves without treatment, although a simple remedy can help it clear faster. Styes rarely require medical attention.
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Virtually all toddlers experience bouts of diarrhea, which can be caused by infections, food intolerance, parasites, antibiotics and even by drinking too much juice. Most cases of diarrhea are mild and can be treated in just a few days with home care.
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Preventive measures can reduce your toddler’s risk of toenail problems. If your toddler regularly has toenail problems or has symptoms that are not disappearing regardless of your best effort, make an appointment with a podiatrist so relief can occur as soon as possible.
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There are several causes of a rash on the chest and back of a toddler. These rashes are usually benign, but can cause discomfort to the baby and consternation to the parents.
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Deciding to move a toddler from her crib to a big-kid bed is an exciting transition for both parents and child. Choosing between a toddler bed and a twin bed depends on a number of factors and is generally more of a time-consuming decision for first-time parents.
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