Toddler Crying & Comfort

It is perfectly normal for your toddler to run a fever when her body is trying to fight off an illness. But when fevers persist or continue to rise even after she has received a fever-reducing...

A deeply stressful or scary experience such as a car accident, fire, crime, death of a loved one, sudden illness, violence or abuse challenges a toddler's sense of security. Left untreated, these...

Ear infections are very common in toddlers and are caused by bacteria or a virus. The infections happen when liquid builds up behind the eardrum. Because it is dark and warm there, germs grow and...

When your toddler is sick, your first priority is making him feel better. That can mean reducing his symptoms, giving him medicine or simply comforting him with your presence and helping him...

Having an earache is a common problem for children. There are many things you can do to prevent and cure an earache before it turns into an ear infection. Many parents are aware that it is hard...

Calcium stains in the bathtub are usually due to hard water and can be difficult to remove. Cleaning with soap and water or even scrubbing with a brush doesn't seem to have much of an effect on...

Many parents realize the value of carrying babies frequently and keeping them close, as it keeps babies and toddlers safe and content. For a toddler, sitting on a parent's hip is the perfect place...

Transitioning your toddler from baby food to real people food can have the unintended side effect of constipation. Often this problem can be cured by changing your child's diet. The following are...

Learning how to treat toddler allergies is a must when your little one begins to suffer with allergy symptoms. Toddler allergies are never nice to witness. However, with the correct information,...

When my at the time 13 mo old daughter started climbing out of her crib I fretted about what I was going to do because she's not a child who likes change. However she is a child who likes her...

Toddlers can be hard to understand. They are at the stage where they are not a baby, but they may not be able to tell you exactly what they want. With a few key steps, you can make your toddler...

A stomach virus in a toddler can be a scary thing for both the toddler, who doesn't understand why her tummy hurts, and the parents, who may feel helpless in the face of their child's vomiting and...

When a parent of a toddler hears the cough of their child in the middle of the night, it can be a cause for great concern. However, parents have learned how to ease the cough and comfort their...

Most babies begin teething between 6 and 7 months of age and will continue to teeth until they are between the ages of 2 to 3 years. During this period of time, your child may exhibit a wide range...

During cold season the snot flow from your toddler's nose can get intense and most little ones can't stand to have their noses wiped. In dry climates and houses, this can lead to a really...

Dealing with a fussy toddle is no easy task. However, there are some simple behavioral techniques you can do use to help you and your toddler.

Soothers, also known as pacifiers, are artificial nipples given to small children or infants to suck on. They provide physical and psychological comfort to a fussy baby. Soothers are often used to...

How can a kid continue to sob after you press a cute ice-filled boo-boo bunny on a scrape? Making these little ice-bearing terrycloth creatures only takes a few creative folds. Use washcloths in...

Babies are born with a strong need to suck. Their sucking fulfills two needs--it is how they learn to eat and it is how they comfort themselves. Because the sucking reflex is so comforting to...