SIDS still a major concern 
SIDS still a major concern
Despite recommendations for safer sleeping, infant deaths persist. Read more.
Ballpark food working against kids’ health 
Ballpark food working against kids’ health
Food eaten at ball games tends to strike out in the nutrition department. Learn how you can eat better during a game.
Unwanted bacteria lurking on toys, cribs 
Unwanted bacteria lurking on toys, cribs
Two common germs that cause strep throat, ear infections and colds, can live for almost a month on hard surfaces.
New fit band for kids? 
New fit band for kids?
In an effort to get kids on the healthy bandwagon, a company recently announced its release of a fitness tracker just their size.
Keeping kids’ knees safe 
Keeping kids’ knees safe
The American Academy of Pediatrics has created new guidelines to help prevent ACL injuries.
Breast milk banks on the rise 
Breast milk banks on the rise
A safer alternative to online milk-sharing sources, these banks can benefit the most vulnerable infants, experts say.
Calling girls ‘fat’ makes obesity more likely later 
Calling girls ‘fat’ makes obesity more likely later
Telling a young girl she’s overweight can create a stigma that can lead to overeating as a young adult, a new study says.