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Few things are worse than watching your child suffer with illness or pain. Medicine can help, but only if it’s given correctly. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have some practical advice for using medications safely.
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Multivitamins seem like a good way to ensure your toddler gets the nutrients he needs. But before you add the fun shapes and sweet flavors to his routine, talk to your pediatrician. Many think multivitamins are unnecessary for children unless they lack certain vitamins and minerals because of a food sensitivity or poor diet. If you decide multivitamins are right for your toddler, give him a children’s formula to prevent toxic doses, keep them out of his reach and teach him vitamins are medicine and not candy.

Source: Mayo Clinic website at www.mayoclinic.com, August 4, 2006

It’s never too early to teach environmentally friendly habits. Even if your toddler doesn’t yet understand how his actions impact the earth, he can do his part by learning to put items in the recycle bin, turn off the light when he leaves a room, turn off the water while brushing his teeth and use both sides of the paper when drawing or writing. Make it fun for him to conserve by creating games, giving him little rewards and including him in projects such as a tree planting or a backyard garden.