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Report Ranks Best and Worst States for Child Health Care

by Honey Berk, Posted Feb 11th 2011

A child's access to affordable health care varies widely from state-to-state. Credit: Getty A recent analysis of states' performance ...Nationally, 10 percent of children are uninsured, with the rate exceeding 16 percent in three states.
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Toddler Beds: How to Choose the Right One for Your Child

by Ellen Rooney Martin, Posted Feb 4th 2011

Consider adding rails when setting up your child's toddler bed. Credit: Getty Images Finding the right time to move your ...Your little one is still in a crib but can climb out. When is it time for a real bed?
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Car Seats: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Child Safe

by Melissa Kossler Dutton, Posted Feb 2nd 2011

Check your owner's manual before purchasing a car seat. Credit: Getty Images When it comes to choosing car seats for your kids, start ...Before you invest in a car seat, check out our expert tips!
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AAP Announces New Immunization Guidelines for Kids, Teens

by Honey Berk, Posted Feb 1st 2011

This year's immunization guidelines cover a range of conditions such as influenza, pertussis and genital warts. Credit: Justin Sullivan, ...Among the new guidelines is a recommendation that adolescents get a booster dose of meningococcal vaccine.
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Double Strollers: What You Need to Know Before You Buy

by Patty Bontekoe, Posted Jan 25th 2011

Choosing a stroller can be tricky. Credit: Getty Images Whether you're expecting twins, or you have two stroller-sized children of ...Get the lowdown on double strollers.
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Babies Start Walking at Different Paces

by Melissa Kossler Dutton, Posted Jan 24th 2011

Baby's first steps. Credit: Getty Images The timing of one of baby's most anticipated milestones -- the first ...Every baby is different. Some take longer to learn to walk than others.
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Product Recalls: How to Get the Latest Info

by Patty Bontekoe, Posted Jan 5th 2011

Sign up for e-mail alerts to find out about the latest recalls. Credit: Corbis When there's a massive recall, everyone hears about it, ...Since small children are famous for finding ways to make toys and even seemingly-harmless household objects dangerous, parents need to know about recalls.
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Ohio Child Cancers Confound Parents, Investigators

by Associated Press, Posted Jan 3rd 2011

Tanner Hisey, center, puts icing on Christmas cookies with his sister Siera, right, and half-sister Tyler Smith in their home near Clyde, ...Every time his kids cough, Dave Hisey's mind starts to race. Is it cancer? Is it coming back?
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