You brace yourself when your tot takes a tumble, but you never acknowledge the bumps and bruises that are inevitable as a parent. There are the ones you notice — when your wee one flips back her head as you look down and the bridge of your nose stings so badly your eyes fill — and, then there are the ones you are oblivious to like the toe marks on your stomach made by aspiring acrobats Read more

Bumps and bruises are inevitable for tumbling tots, but sometimes lil ones don't want to ice those areas. Make it entertaining with Mr. Happy or Little Miss Helpful from the smile-inducing "Mr. Men and Little Miss" cartoon books you read as a child. Simply refrigerate to reduce swelling or warm in hot water to soothe aches. They are sold in gift packs ($20) or individually ($10) at The Read more

Why is it that I can get the slightest bump and the next day, I've got a huge bruise? Sometimes bruises show up and I don't even remember hurting myself. A bruise develops when small blood vessels under the skin tear or rupture. Blood leaks into tissues under the skin and causes the black-and-blue color. As bruises heal, usually within two to four weeks, they often turn colors, including Read more