Imagine this scene: It's a beautiful morning, your toddler is safely strapped in her car seat and the two of you are ready to go out for a day of shopping. You suddenly realize you forgot to leave a note for your teenager, so you race inside, leaving your little one in the car with the motor running and the garage door closed. She'll be okay alone for a few minutes, won't she?
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Is your child among the 70% of American kids who don’t get enough vitamin D? A recent study says this lack of the sunshine vitamin could raise his risks of higher blood pressure, lower levels of good cholesterol and heart disease later in life.¹ There are three ways to help your little one get enough: 1) vitamin D-rich foods such as milk, fish, egg yolks and fortified cereal,^1,2  2) children’s multivitamins containing vitamin D and 3) 10-15 minutes of sun exposure without sunscreen per day.¹

1 “Vitamin D Deficiency Common in U.S. Children,” April 3, 2009, CNN - Read More
2 “Vitamins,” Kidshealth - Read More

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