Baby and Toddler Health Issues

Common Health Problems in Infants There are many health problems that affect children and require treatment, such as eczema, urinary tract infections, and asthma. In addition, there are other conditions that often go away without treatment. T...

When Your Toddler Is Sick Whenever you call your pediatrician for a consultation about your child's illness, she will need certain information. You will need to describe the symptom(s), when the symptoms first appeared, the order in which they a...

Is it ever acceptable to let a two-year-old sip wine and beer? ...

Scheduling Well-Baby Visits Childproofing Because no one knows how effectively the new varicella vaccine will provide long-term immunity, it may be better in the long run to contract chicken pox as a child and develop natural immunity to it than...

How to Deal with Diaper Rash Nearly every baby gets diaper rash at one time or another. Most diaper rashes are caused by urine that rests too long against the skin. Bacterial action transforms urine into ammonia, which can irritate and burn your...

When to Call the Doctor Certain conditions and symptoms demand professional attention. In general, call your pediatrician if your child has any of the following: A fever greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit Sweaty or clammy skin Unusual and persi...

Find out whether it's normal for a toddler to have breast buds, and whether a doctor's examination is warranted. ...

How to Get What You Want from the PediatricianDoctor, Teacher, Therapist, Friend Pediatrics is probably the happiest branch of medicine. Medical students choose it because they love children, and most seasoned pediatricians will tell you that the...

How to Get What You Want from the DoctorSee Me, Hear Me, Take Me Seriously No matter what your age, gender, or position, you are the weaker sex in the doctor's office. The whole operation reeks of inequity. You're naked under a paper sheet, he's...

Make-Believe HospitalMaterials Stuffed animals Pillows Blankets White clothes for uniforms Thermometer Bandages Medicine measuring spoon Sling (cloth diaper or other material folded into a triangle)Directions Using friends, stuffed animals, or co...

There are three common rashes that babies can have in the first few months of life. Find out when you should have a rash checked. ...

Make-Believe DentistMaterials Cup with water Bowl for spitting Paper napkin Flashlight Toothbrush Small toys for "prizes"Directions Because water is involved, this game is best played in the kitchen or bathroom. Take turns being the dentist and p...

Many kids have murmurs heard by the doctor, but not all types are necessarily a problem. ...

Learn what steps to take if you suspect hearing loss in your infant. ...

Our expert believes that age 12 is too young to go to the doctor alone, particularly for a physical. ...

A mother fears that allowing her baby to cry for longer than five minutes might cause a hernia. ...

Labial adhesions are a very common condition in girls. Here's how to tell when treatment is needed. ...

Thrush is an overgrowth of yeast in the mouth, and it's common in infants under a year of age. Learn how to treat it. ...