Test Your Newborn Reflexes Knowledge


Updated 08/29/11 7:35 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 3 comments

Babys Natural Reflexes

Babies are amazing. From the moment they are born, they can feed, grasp, and position themselves for movement. These newborn reflexes may be involuntary, but they are essential to protect them from danger. See just how familiar you are with your wee one's natural reflexes by taking this quiz. Take the Quiz Read more

Do You Know Your Trimesters?


Updated 07/06/11 11:30 AM · Posted by babysugar · 0 comments

Fetal Development Facts

Moms-to-be have bookshelves filled with pregnancy books that tell them everything they need to know about their pregnancies. But how much of that information do you retain? From conception to birth, a pregnancy is filled with constant changes, both for the mother and the baby. How well do you know your fetal development? Take these quizzes to test your knowledge! Which Trimester, Part Read more

What Do You Know About Diaper Rash?


Updated 05/18/11 10:11 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 3 comments

Facts About Diaper Rash

Diaper rash ranks high on many a mother's list of evils. The red and bumpy condition can cause discomfort for everyone involved. Despite the pain it may cause to your little one, diaper rash is a completely normal part of being a baby. Take the quiz to see how much you know about it. Take the Quiz Read more

BPA Now Linked to Asthma: Test Your BPA Knowledge


Updated 06/21/11 6:33 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 2 comments

Facts About BPA

Step away from your bottles! The concern over bisphenol A, otherwise known as BPA, has been on the rise for the past few years leading many baby product companies to change their manufacturing procedures. Earlier this week, at the Pediatric Academic Societies' annual meeting, researchers presented information tying the prenatal exposure to the plastics byproduct with childhood asthma. While many Read more

Do You Know Your Food Allergy Facts?


Updated 05/03/11 12:10 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Facts About Food Allergies

For parents of tots with food allergies meal planning is a daily challenge. A class snack here and a birthday treat there can all add up to a life-threatening reaction. Take this quiz to see just how much you know about one of the biggest growing public health concerns. Take the Quiz Read more

How Much Do You Know About Ear Infections?


Updated 03/10/11 3:23 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 3 comments

Facts About Ear Infections

In a surprising announcement last week, the Centers for Disease Control announced that ear infection diagnoses had plummeted by almost 30 percent over the past 15 years. Doctors aren't quite sure why the nasty earaches are on the decline, but some are crediting a drop in the number of US smokers, an increase in the number of breastfed children, and an increase in vaccinations for the good news. Read more

Doctors Recommend Riding Out a Fever; Test Your Knowledge


Updated 02/28/11 3:28 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 5 comments

Test Your Fever Knowledge

Leaving a high fever untreated may sound crazy to both new and seasoned moms, but it may become standard practice. According to a new report in the journal Pediatrics, there is no reason to use medication to alleviate a fever in an otherwise healthy child. The report concludes that for children over 3-months-old, medicating may actually lengthen the course of the illness, rather than shorten it, Read more

The Grey's Anatomy Cast Has a Bunch of Kids; Test Your Knowledge!


Updated 04/26/11 3:25 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Grey's Anatomy Kid Quiz

Derek and Meredith are trying to conceive on Grey's Anatomy, but in real life Patrick Dempsey and Ellen Pompeo have four children between them. The characters of the medical drama are all focused on career, but many of the actors who play them have already entered parenthood. Take this quiz and test your knowledge. Take the Quiz Read more

Drink Up! Are Your Kids Getting Enough Water Each Day?


Updated 01/05/11 5:00 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Water Consumption by Kids

Even though the Environmental Working Group recently released a report exposing the carcinogen hexavalent chromium, the "Erin Brockovich chemical," in tap water in 25 of the 35 tested cities; up to 60 percent of our bodies are made up of H2O, and an even higher percentage for tots — so it's essential for our health. Whether you buy bottled or use a purifier, take this quiz to make sure your Read more