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Toddler Tips
U.S. Surgeon General Issues Second "Healthy Dozen" List for Toddlers
As parents and children look forward to summer fun, U.S. Surgeon Dr. General Richard H. Carmona, M.P.H., has outlined a dozen tips to help keep toddlers safe and healthy. This is the second in a series of "Healthy Dozen Tips" that Dr. Carmona will release as part of "The Year of the Healthy Child" agenda.
"For toddlers, everything is new and wonderful," says Dr. Carmona. "Curiosity and discovery are natural parts of childhood, and children of all ages can benefit from a few simple reminders to parents and caregivers that can keep toddlers healthy and safe. As a child begins to walk, a whole host of new dangers are available to them. So be sure to safety-proof your home and begin to teach your toddler good health and safety habits that will last a lifetime.
"I've declared this 'The Year of the Healthy Child' for the Office of the Surgeon General. We're looking at ways to keep children healthy and safe, from pre-birth through their teen years," says Dr. Carmona. "Each phase of a child's life has its own series of potential hazards, and we're trying to shine a light on preventing those illnesses, injuries and deaths that are preventable. By appreciating what parents do every day and getting the best information out to parents and children, I hope every child will grow up healthy, happy and able to reach their potential."