Health Center

Nutrition
Learn how to make healthy foods available to your child all day long.
- Breastfeeding
  NutritionBreastfeeding
  
  Find out why breast milk is the healthiest food you can give your baby.
- Making Healthy Choices
  NutritionMaking Healthy Choices
  
  Get tips on making nutritious food choices for your family.
- A Healthy Food Plate
  NutritionA Healthy Food Plate
  
  See what a healthy plate looks like.
- Healthy Drinks
  NutritionHealthy Drinks
  
  Get the facts about sugary beverages and tips for drinking healthy.
- Body Mass Index
  NutritionBody Mass Index
  
  Learn how to calculate if your child is a healthy weight.
Physical Activity
Discover fun ways to motivate your child to get 60 minutes of physical activity every day.
- Finding Time
  Physical ActivityFinding Time
  
  Learn how to make fitness “fit” into everyday activities.
- Be an Active Family
  Physical ActivityBe an Active Family
  
  Discover new ways to get the whole family moving.
- TV Turnoff
  Physical ActivityTV Turnoff
  
  Find out how to teach your kids good TV habits.
Oral Health
Get tips about preventing cavities and encouraging your child to develop good dental habits.
- Brushing
  Oral HealthBrushing
  
  Get the 411 on brushing your child’s teeth.
- Dental Visits
  Oral HealthDental Visits
  
  Make your kid’s next dental visit go smoothly with these tips.
- Eating and Tooth Decay
  Oral HealthEating and Tooth Decay
  
  Learn the best habits for healthy teeth.
- Teething
  Oral HealthTeething
  
  Learn ways to ease your baby or toddler’s discomfort.
Checkups
Find out when it's recommended to take your baby for checkups and what to expect.
- Choosing a Doctor
  CheckupsChoosing a Doctor
  
  Get advice on finding the best doctor for your child.
- What to Expect
  CheckupsWhat to Expect
  
  Find out what takes place during a routine check up.
- Growth Charts
  CheckupsGrowth Charts
  
  Track your child’s growth with these charts from the CDC.
- Vaccinations
  CheckupsVaccinations
  
  Get the facts about how vaccines help boost kids’ immune systems.
When Kids Get Sick
Learn how to detect and treat common illnesses.
- Reduce Your Kid's Risk
  When Kids Get SickReduce Your Kid's Risk
  
  Keep your whole family healthy with these prevention tips.
- Fever
  When Kids Get SickFever
  
  Learn the symptoms of common infections and what to do.
- Cold and Flu
  When Kids Get SickCold and Flu
  
  Learn the symptoms of common infections and what to do.
- Rashes
  When Kids Get SickRashes
  
  Learn the symptoms of common infections and what to do.
- SIGNS OF EMERGENCY
  When Kids Get SickSIGNS OF EMERGENCY
  
  Find out when you should call the doctor – or 911 – to get help right away.
- First Aid Kit
  When Kids Get SickFirst Aid Kit
  
  Prepare for common injuries with a well-stocked first aid kit.
- CPR
  When Kids Get SickCPR
  
  Be ready for emergencies with CPR training.
Special Needs
Get information on caring for a child with special needs.
- Risk Factors
  Special NeedsRisk Factors
  
  Be aware of factors that could increase the chances of special needs.
- Early Warning Signs
  Special NeedsEarly Warning Signs
  
  Learn the signs that your child may need extra help.
- Autism
  Special NeedsAutism
  
  Learn more about this developmental disability.
- Find Support
  Special NeedsFind Support
  
  Find out how families raising a child with special needs can get support.
Safety
Learn ways to keep your child safe, help reduce accidents, and prepare for emergencies.
- At Home
  SafetyAt Home
  
  Learn basic tasks for childproofing inside and outside your home.
- At Play
  SafetyAt Play
  
  Follow some simple steps to reduce the risk of injury during outdoor play.
- On the Go
  SafetyOn the Go
  
  Keep your child’s safety top-of-mind, even when you’re on the go.
- Emergency Planning
  SafetyEmergency Planning
  
  Prepare for emergencies with these tips.