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Health

How to Protect a Newborn from Colds

A cold in a fortnight-old baby is genuinely a different situation from a cold in a five-year-old — small airways, immature immunity, and the obligate...

6 min read

Safety

When to Limit Contact with Other Children

Social interaction is essential for children's development, yet there are times when limiting contact with peers is medically and ethically important....

4 min read

Safety

Reducing Infection Risks in Public Places

Public spaces are inevitable parts of childhood—playgrounds, grocery stores, restaurants, and public transportation bring your child into contact with...

4 min read

Safety

Cuts and Scrapes: What to Do at Home and What Needs Stitches

A lot of long-standing first-aid advice for cuts and scrapes was wrong. Hydrogen peroxide and iodine, the two staples of every parent's first aid box,...

7 min read

Safety

How Often to Disinfect at Home (Less Than You Think)

A lot of household disinfection advice was written in 2020 and never updated. Three things have become clearer since: 1. Most respiratory viruses spr...

5 min read

Daycare

How Daycares Handle Illness and Sick Children

Managing illness in group childcare settings requires careful policies and practices. Your child may encounter more illnesses in daycare than they wou...

5 min read