Toddler

Health experts urge vaccination after two children die from meningococcemia

Meningococcus is a relatively rare but especially aggressive disease. The risk for the disease is especially high in infants, toddlers, adolescents, and young adults living in crowded conditions.

An emergency room for babies has opened at the Safra Children's Hospital at Sheba
YISHAI, ‘OUR sweet pea.

A gift of light and love: A grandmother's tribute to a beloved grandson

ENTERING THE emergency room at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv.

Health Ministry investigating daycares after 15 toddlers suffer food poisoning symptoms

18-month-old Amalia, who, according to a lawsuit filed, suffered a life-threatening respiratory illness while in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, reacts, in this handout picture obtained on February 7, 2026

Hospitalized toddler returnes to ICE custody, denied medication after hospitalization, lawsuit says


Nurture vs nature: Children with early ADHD risk are more sensitive to environment

Some traits of ADHD that are usually associated with difficulties may also be reflective of a heightened capability to thrive under appropriate conditions.

An illustration of ADHD and children's toys.

Deadly autonomy: How haredi society's contempt for law has killed its children - opinion

Leadership begins with accountability. When leaders refuse to acknowledge responsibility, they abandon the very people they claim to represent.

Kindergaten owner arrested in Romema, Jerusalem, after two babies died due to illegalities. January, 19.

Ben-Gvir to conduct security assessment after death of toddlers at Jerusalem kindergarten

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir will hold a security assessment with police and fire officials following the incident at a Jerusalem kindergarten.

Emergency services respond to a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a kindergarten in Romema, Jerusalem, January 19, 2026.

Israeli toddler in critical condition after suffering jellyfish sting in Philippines - Ynet

The Israeli family was located near an island in Palawan Province when the three-year-old child was stung.

WHITE-SPOTTED jellyfish are pictured at Lisbon Oceanarium in Lisbon on October 8, 2025.

A pediatrician warns: Baby food squeeze pouches hide real risks

Why ready-made fruit purée pouches are not a substitute for real food. Dr. Liat Etshtein, a pediatric medicine specialist, and Yael Ioselevich, a pediatric dietitian, explain.

A child eating a squeeze pouch

Born into war, Ukraine toddlers adjust as conflict nears 1,000 days

A day after Yevhen Stepanenko was born, a Russian tank was parked outside the clinic. It was kept running at the time by a diesel generator, and water was supplied by two fire trucks parked nearby.

 Yevhen Stepanenko, 2-years-old, plays in a kindergarden, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the town of Bucha in Kyiv region, Ukraine November 12, 2024.

Toddlers found wandering streets of Netanya alone, Israel Police investigate

The Netanya police opened an investigation into the incident and are expected to question the daycare staff. 

 View of buildings and houses in the central Israeli city of Netanya, September 8, 2024.

Toddler video superstar ‘Ms Rachel’ launches fundraiser for children in Gaza, dividing Jewish moms

Ms. Rachel whose bright voice, overalls and pink headband are instantly recognizable to toddlers and their parents, announced that she was creating a fundraiser to benefit children in conflict areas.

 Ms. Rachel, the hit children's video educator, singer-songwriter, in a clip from one of her videos.

Israeli toddler found walking alone in Tel Aviv amid storms, heavy rain

Israel Police launched an investigation into the incident shortly after evacuating the child to Sourasky Medical Center for medical examinations.

 The toddler seen with an MDA paramedic in Tel Aviv on November 20, 2023

Peru doctors save toddler who swallowed eight medical needles

Local media reported that the needles were used to vaccinate farm animals where the boy's mother works.

 A syringe is filled with a dose of Pfizer's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine at a pop-up community vaccination center in Valley Stream, New York