Is your toddler pumping enough iron — in her veins, that is? Iron is an essential mineral that your child needs to grow properly. And although most people in the United States get enough of it in their diets, some young children may be running low. In fact, research suggests that nearly 1 in 10 toddlers in the U.S. are deficient in iron.| What to Expect
Now that your child has turned 1 — hooray! — he’s ready to make the big switch from formula or breast milk (if you choose to stop breastfeeding) to cow’s milk. But with so many different milks — and milk alternatives — on the market, the big question is, what kind should you choose?| What to Expect
It might be hard to believe when you’re being jabbed from the inside by a pointy elbow or when a little bottom is pushing on your bladder, but your baby’s bones don’t grow in fully developed. They are very much formed by what both of you eat over the months (and years!). | What to Expect
