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Injuries & Accidents
Keep your toddler safe from injuries and accidents with our be-safe guide on everything from bug bites to broken bones to emergency situations. Find out what requires medical care and ways to remain calm when your child is hurt.
How to Handle Head Injuries
These head injuries can appear way worse -- or much more harmless -- than they are. So take our crash course in what to look for the next time your child hurts herself.
Warning: Essential Oils Are Poisoning More and More Kids
Don't assume just because essential oils are naturally derived they can't cause your child serious harm.
Alarming New Study Finds Opioid Exposure on the Rise Among Young Kids
New research highlights the crucial importance of keeping prescription narcotics away from kids.
Alert! Laundry Detergent Pods Are STILL a Serious Poisoning Threat to Kids
Laundry detergent pods pose a serious poison risk to young kids who may eat them thinking they are candy.
Could You Handle an Emergency? What to Do in 12 Scary Situations
Read this now so you won't panic when you need to save your child in a dangerous or scary situation.
First Aid for Insect Bites & Stings
Fast-action advice for dealing with bees, ticks, and other annoying summer pests.
7 Ways to Not Forget Your Child in the Car
Too many children die in hot cars each year. Even if you think you would never forget your child in the car, follow these tips to be 100 percent sure.
6 Secrets of Pediatrician Parents
From clever home remedies to first aid tips, pediatrician parents share their secrets for kid injuries and illnesses.
The No-Panic Guide to Treating Your Kid's Cuts and Bruises
Follow these expert tips to help your little one's bumps and scrapes feel better fast!
How to Treat a Burn
Follow these steps to treat a mild burn. Learn what methods work best to stop the pain and start the healing process.
In Case of Emergency: 11 Ways to Make the ER Less Stressful
The E.R. can be a bewildering place with loud noises, bright lights, restless kids, and freaked-out parents. Our guide makes it less stressful.
Mom's Rescue of Choking Toddler Daughter Caught on Video
After a choking scare, Texas mom Jennifer Hull wants more parents to be prepared.
Why the Rise of E-Cigarettes Is Especially Dangerous for Young Kids
E-cigarette exposure can be more dangerous for kids than exposure to regular cigarettes, according to a new study.
How to Stop a Nosebleed
Learn what to do when your child has a nosebleed. Although bloody noses can be messy, it's easy to staunch the flow with pressure and patience.
Think Your Child Wouldn't Pick Up a Gun? Think Again.
A terrifying new video will open your eyes to just how easy it could be for your child to get involved in a devastating gun accident.
Opioid Poisonings in Toddlers Are on the Rise: What You Need to Know
The number of children being hospitalized because of prescription opioid poisoning has risen sharply since 1997, especially among toddlers.
Emergency Steps Your Child Should Know
As soon as your child is old enough to learn his numbers, you can prepare him to help during an emergency. Here, the lifesaving lessons to teach.
An Alarming Number of Kids Overdose on Medicine Each Day
A new report is a startling reminder to parents on just how easy it is for kids to overdose on household medications.
How to Remove a Splinter
Splinters can be tough to remove, but these smart steps can make the process safer and easier.
Getting Ready for an Emergency
What you really need to be prepared for a possible crisis.
How to Treat a Sprain or Strain
Kid has a sprain or strain? Don't panic! Learn the four things you need to do to treat these two common injuries, plus when to seek medical advice.
Mom Uses Brilliant Hack to Transform Son's Cut Into Harry Potter Magic
A mom's wizardly magic turned her son's frown upside down--and his scar into a Harry Potter tribute.