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Ear-Piercing 101
...Before you let your daughter get her ears pierced, do your homework. Although complications...) or an infection. The most sanitary place to get ears pierced is your pediatrician's or dermatologist's office..., although not all doctors do the procedure. Prior to piercing, the technician should wash her hands, put...
Ear Piercing for Kids
...What is an appropriate age to get my child's ears pierced? Experts agree that this is a very... personal decision, but some do warn of potential risks in piercing your daughter's ears too early. "Any... ears pierced," says Wendy Sue Swanson, M.D., a Parents advisor and a pediatrician at Seattle Children...
Height Prediction Quiz
If your child is four years or older, our height prediction quiz will give you a sneak peek at how tall your kid may be.
How to Fend Off an Ear Infection
You don't need an armload of antibiotics or a team of pediatricians to protect your child from ear infections. Here, what you can do to help keep them at bay.
Quiz: What's Your Baby's Personality Type
Every baby has a distinct character that most likely matches one of the two main personality types: Type A (intense and highly motivated) or Type B (laid-back and content). Find out which type fits your tot!
Birthday Traditions to Start Now
A party and cake are great. But there are many other ways to infuse a little magic into your child's birthday. Try celebrating with a few of these timeless, low-cost traditions
Checklist: Soothe Your Baby's Eczema
Infantile eczema, or atopic dermatitis, can occur when a baby is switched from breast milk to formula, or started on solids. Use this checklist to reduce baby's risk of eczema and make her feel better.
How to Spot and Relieve Rashes
In bathing-suit and shorts season, kids are prone to all sorts of itchy infections. Find out how to spot and treat them, from Parents magazine and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
