Childhood Diseases

When your baby is sick you want answers. Find out what you need to know about common childhood illnesses and diseases.
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9 Safe Alternatives for Treating Children’s Cold Symptoms
Your child is congested and miserable, but headlines are reporting unsafe cold and flu medicines. Use these simple, doctor-approved ... Read More
Chronic Diarrhea
Causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention: What you need to know if you or Baby suffer from diarrhea that lasts more than two weeks. ... Read More
Cough & Cold Medications Deemed Inappropriate for Kids Under 2
Parents of children under age two will have to try more traditional comfort measures during cold and flu season, as the medical community ... Read More
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Dealing With Nasal Congestion in Babies
Nasal congestion in babies is, unfortunately, quite common. Learn the symptoms, causes, and remedies for babies who are all stuffed up. ... Read More
Fight Family Sickness with Immunity-Boosting Tricks!
Feel like your family is always fighting colds or flu? Learn about common immune system attackers and how to identify them, and find out how ... Read More
Headaches and Children
A headache complaint may be a familiar refrain for many parents, but what does it mean when coming from a small child, and how should a parent ... Read More
Health Issues and Childcare
You make every effort to keep your child healthy at home—but what about at childcare?
Heat-Related Illnesses of Summer
Summer is here, and with it high temperatures and lots of sunshine. Read on for important information that can help your family stay cool and ... Read More
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Keeping Kids Healthy at Daycare
What parent hasn't experienced the dreaded childcare cold? Learn how to keep your child healthy without sequestering her from playmates. ... Read More
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Month 3 Worry: What to Do About Infant Cold Symptoms
By her third month, your baby may be experiencing her first cold. Our pediatrician offers ways to make your baby more comfortable during this ... Read More
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Month 8 Worry: Is Fever Dangerous to My Infant?
If your baby hasn't has his first fever by his eighth month, chances are he may soon. Our pediatrician tells you how to deal (and stay calm!) when ... Read More
Prevent the Spread of Illness at Home
To defend your family against respiratory viruses like cold and flu, your best move is to take a few good security measures. ... Read More
Q&A: How can we treat and prevent strep throat?
Q&A: Is chicken pox worse for younger babies?
My seven-month-old daughter may have chicken pox. Because she's so young is she at higher risk for more severe complications? ... Read More
Q&A: My toddler was diagnosed with mono and I'm 29 weeks pregnant.
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