There are lots of benefits to helping your toddler get a good night's sleep. Yes, you'll enjoy some much needed peace and quiet, but more importantly are the positive effects on his mental and physical development. Experts say sleep is the brain's primary activity during early development, and toddlers one and three years old need 12-14 hours of sleep in each 24-hour period.
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If you think your baby has a fever, it's a good idea to check it with a thermometer rather than feeling his forehead. A digital thermometer can be a good choice, but ask your doctor whether to take your baby's rectal (in the bottom), oral (in the mouth) or axillary (under the arm) temperature, based on his age. Do you have a mercury thermometer in the house? The American Academy of Pediatrics says not to use it and to remove it from your home to prevent accidental mercury exposure.

 

Source:
"How to take a Child's Temperature", http://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/fever/pages/How-to-Take-a-Childs-Temperature.aspx

It seems like fruit juice and juice drinks would be healthy for your growing toddler, but did you know you can give him too much of a good thing? Fruit juice tastes good and is often packaged so it's easy to carry around, but the American Academy of Pediatrics says excess juice can contribute to dental caries and diarrhea. Toddlers one to six years old should be limited to four to six ounces per day as part of a meal or snack rather than sipping throughout the day.

 

Source:
American Academy of Pediatrics: "The Use and Misuse of Fruit Juice in Pediatrics," http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;107/5/1210