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Toddler · 1–3yFrom the 24-month well-visit to the vaccine schedule, here's what actually happens at toddler checkups — and the fever and illness signs worth calling about.
Preschool · 3–5yFrom feverish nights to first cavities, here's what's actually worth worrying about between ages 3 and 5 — and what usually sorts itself out.
Newborn · 0–3moJaundice, spit-up, and screening tests can all feel alarming in the first weeks — here's what's actually routine, and the single fever rule that has zero exceptions.
Infant · 3–12moA sore leg and a low fever after shots is your baby's immune system doing exactly what it's supposed to. Here's how to tell normal from something worth a call.