All kids crave comfort, and for a whole lot of young ones, comfort comes in the form of a threadbare blanket or a dog-eared doggy. Sometime before their first birthdays, many babies discover the soothing power of something soft and cuddly (and sometimes not-so-cuddly). Before you know it, that lovey will become glued to your little one's side — a constant companion in the car, crib and maybe even preschool. | What to Expect
When it's time to leave the playground for a nap or lunch, you might wonder if your child is ignoring your calls to head your way. But what if she's not trying to squeeze in more fun in the sandbox but instead can't hear what you're saying? | What to Expect
Your toddler gets into a mess of messes, and some of that grimy stuff finds its way inside her ears — and then out again as earwax. So while getting her ears cleaned isn't on your child's priority list, it's a good idea to make it part of your regular toddler tub time routine. That's the best time to remove any earwax, wipe away other gunk and check if anything got lodged inside those cute, little ears.| What to Expect
You know the signs all too well: the cranky mood, the cold symptoms (runny nose and low-grade fever), the tugging on the ear, the loss of appetite and the difficulty sleeping. Yup, now that your child is a toddler, you've probably seen an ear infection or two (at least), and you can spot one from a mile away. | What to Expect
Also known as acute otitis media, a childhood ear infection is when the middle ear — between the outer ear and the innermost part of the ear — becomes clogged with fluid, infected and inflamed.| What to Expect
