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.
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Community support helps families with autistic children
With autism diagnoses on the rise, community life is even more essential to children with autism and their families.
Taking the guess work out of estimating birth weights 
Taking the guess work out of estimating birth weights
Researchers say they’ve come up with a better way to guess how much newborns will tip the scales.