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If your child has a sore throat, cold or the flu, a virus is often the cause. This is a germ that spreads easily. The virus must run its course. For a cold, this is usually 7 to 14 days.

https://www.allinahealth.org/health-conditions-and-treatments/health-library/patient-education/care-of-children/infections/viral-infections

Help your child grow and develop through playing. There are many things you and your child can do together.

https://www.allinahealth.org/health-conditions-and-treatments/health-library/patient-education/care-of-children/wellness/play-time

The food your child eats is the best source of calcium because calcium absorbed from food is more readily absorbed by the body.

https://www.allinahealth.org/health-conditions-and-treatments/health-library/patient-education/care-of-children/nutrition/calcium-recommendations

If you plan to go back to work after staying home with your child, it's important to find someone who will provide quality care for your child.

https://www.allinahealth.org/health-conditions-and-treatments/health-library/patient-education/care-of-children/safety-precautions/choosing-a-child-care-provider

Always keep your guns unloaded and locked out of sight. Keep the lock key with you, not in a desk or dresser drawer. Keep the ammunition locked up in a different place as well. Do not show your child where you keep the gun(s) and ammunition.

https://www.allinahealth.org/health-conditions-and-treatments/health-library/patient-education/care-of-children/safety-precautions/guns

Insect safety tips include ways to prevent and treat bug bites, ticks, and bee stings.

https://www.allinahealth.org/health-conditions-and-treatments/health-library/patient-education/care-of-children/safety-precautions/insect-safety

This is a time of learning for both you and your baby. As your baby grows, so will your list of questions. The worksheets below may help answer those questions and relieve your anxiety.

https://www.allinahealth.org/health-conditions-and-treatments/health-library/patient-education/care-of-children

Sometimes your breastfeeding baby may use a pacifier or bottle.

https://www.allinahealth.org/health-conditions-and-treatments/health-library/patient-education/care-of-children/breastfeeding/pacifier-and-bottle-use-while-breastfeeding

Learn all about circumcision care for your newborn baby boy.

https://www.allinahealth.org/health-conditions-and-treatments/health-library/patient-education/care-of-children/infant-and-baby-care/circumcision-care

During the first three or so days after your baby is born, he will pass black, tarry stools (meconium). This is normal. The stools will slowly become lighter in color, less sticky and become more liquid.

https://www.allinahealth.org/health-conditions-and-treatments/health-library/patient-education/care-of-children/infant-and-baby-care/stools-bowel-movements