Many infants and children suck their thumbs. Some even start sucking their thumbs when they are still in the womb.
Failure to thrive refers to children whose current weight or rate of weight gain is much lower than that of other children of similar age and sex.
Separation anxiety in children is a developmental stage in which the child is anxious when separated from their primary caregiver (usually the mother).
Bedwetting or nocturnal enuresis is when a child wets the bed at night more than twice a month after age 5 or 6.
Good oral health starts at a very young age. Taking care of your child’s gums and teeth every day helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease. It also helps make it a regular habit for your child.
If your child is under 1 year old, you should not feed your baby cow’s milk, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).