It's no secret that more and more Americans are becoming overweight or obese each year. The problem, however, isn't just for adults; obesity in children two to five years old has been growing steadily. Today, 12.4% of kids in this age group are considered obese, which is defined as body mass index (BMI) at or above the 95th percentile for children of the same age and sex.
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Arts and crafts activities are great ways to let your toddler express his creativity. To make sure his paints, crayons, clay and other supplies are safe, look for "Conforms to ASTMD 4236" labels. That means the products have been evaluated for long-term health hazards using American Society for Testing and Materials standards. You can also look for the Art & Creative Materials Institute (ACMI) Approved Product Seal. These products are nontoxic and pose no immediate or long-term health hazards.

Source: “Arts and Crafts Safety,” by Kara Corridan, http://www.parents.com,
http://www.parents.com/baby/safety/toy/arts-and-crafts-safety/

Every part of your baby is growing fast, including her fingernails. It’s a good idea to trim or file them several times a week to reduce the risk of her scratching herself. While she’s sleeping is a good time; you might also try after a bath when her nails are softer. When you trim, press the finger pad away from the nail, use baby clippers or scissors to cut along the curve of her fingers and file the edges smooth with an emery board.

Source: “How to Trim Your Baby's Nails,” updated: March 2007. http://www.babycenter.com/0_how-to-trim-your-babys-nails_10027.bc