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• Senses Experiment: Mystery Smells for Kids

  
  

  How well do you smell? Find out by doing this experiment.

• A to Z: Burn, First-Degree for Parents

  
  

  A first-degree burn is a minor burn that only affects the top layer of skin, or epidermis. It is the mildest of the three types of burns (first-degree, second-degree, and third-degree).

• How to Handle Vomiting for Parents

  
  

  Vomiting can be caused by many things, most commonly gastroenteritis (the "stomach flu"). Here's what to do when your child throws up.

• Walls & Floors, Doors & Windows, Furniture, Stairways: Household Safety Checklist for Parents

  
  

  Use these checklists to make a safety check of your home, including your walls, floors, furniture, doors, windows, and stairways. You should answer "yes" to all of these questions.

• Are Infant Walkers Safe? for Parents

  
  

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• Sleep Study (Polysomnogram) for Parents

  
  

  A sleep study (or polysomnogram) helps doctors diagnose sleep problems. It is an overnight test that can record a variety of body functions while a child sleeps.

• Heart Palpitations for Parents

  
  

  Heart palpitations are rapid or irregular heartbeats that make it feel like the heart is racing or fluttering. They usually aren't a sign of a health problem, and most kids who have them won't need to limit their physical activity.

• Premature Ventricular Contractions for Parents

  
  

  A premature ventricular contraction (PVC) is an early heartbeat that happens between normal heartbeats. PVCs usually are harmless.

• Sports Drinks and Energy Drinks for Parents

  
  

  When it comes to keeping your kid hydrated, there's a dizzying array of drinks to choose from. Are sports and energy drinks right for your child?

• Movement, Coordination, and Your 8- to 12-Month-Old for Parents

  
  

  From scooting to crawling to cruising, during these months, babies are learning how to get around.