Being a new parent is a time filled with excitement, exhaustion, and questions as children grow and develop rapidly during the first few years of life. Typical concerns for parents with infants and toddlers include eating, sleeping, common illnesses, immunizations and safety.

On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, a special edition of "Ask the Mayo Mom" focuses on parenting questions during the first few years of life. Dr. Angela Mattke a Mayo Clinic pediatrician and host of "Ask the Mayo Mom" is joined by Dr. Kelsey Klaas, a pediatrician at Mayo Clinic Children’s Center. Dr. Klass is the co-medical editor of the updated 2nd edition of Mayo Clinic's Guide to Your Baby's First Years.