Babies Health

A pedigree chart is a mapping of a family tree that focuses specifically on whether or not members of the family have a genetic variation. The chart enables you to determine whether a trait is...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects 3 to 5 percent of children in the world, causing heightened inattentiveness, impulsivity and energy. These symptoms lead to the child having...

According to Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi Murkoff and Sandee Hathaway, authors of "What to Expect the First Year," Down syndrome affects about 1 in 800 babies. An extra chromosome in their DNA causes a...

Infants may be at risk of developmental disabilities. Children born premature or born with genetic conditions such Down's syndrome or Fragile X syndrome are at an increased risk of having...

Having a sick child is extremely difficult. For parents of infants, the worry and frustration may be even worse. Tylenol manufactures a brand of Tylenol geared toward soothing the pain and fever...

Hib disease is caused by the Haemophilus influenzae bacterium and typically strikes young children. Although the Hib vaccination is on the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommended childhood...

Between two to four of every 1,000 Americans are deaf, including many children, according to Gallaudet University. If your baby is born entirely or mostly deaf, at some point you'll probably be...

When babies are between 4 months and 7 months old, their first teeth appear in their mouths. When they are teething, many infants feel pain in their gums. Children's baby teeth continue to come in...

Oral thrush in a child produces a yeast infection in the mouth and throat. A thrush infection is normally found in infants and young children, but it will also occur in older children and adults...

Tylenol is a readily available medicine appropriate for treating a variety of illnesses and discomforts in babies and children. Tylenol has few side effects and is safe when instructions are...

Children spend a lot of time in the doctor's office, well and sick. Small children will have several checkups before it's time to begin school. How do you protect your children from getting sick,...

RSV, also known as respiratory syncytial virus is very dangerous for babies, especially those born prematurely, or those with lung or heart problems. RSV usually occurs in children under the age...

Behavior problems during early childhood development are often the result of chemical imbalances or conditions like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Often, doctors who diagnose these...

All mothers naturally worry about the health of their child or children. New mothers, especially, may have concerns about different aspects of their baby's health. These may include whether to...

A lot of small children like bath time, because the child enjoys splashing in the water, soap bubbles, and pouring water form one place in the bathtub to another. Too many unintentional drowning...

There is a new study out stating that millions of American children are not getting enough Vitamin D. Many concerned parents are wondering if their child is one of the statics. If you think your...

Many parents worry about their new baby beginning a pacifier habit. However, using a pacifier can be beneficial for babies. Not only does it provide the baby with comfort, it also may prevent...

Kidney stones, also known as nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis, were once thought to be a middle-age disease, but are now affecting children as young as five. Kidney stones in children are now...

Swine flu has reached pandemic proportions and it is affecting children at much greater numbers than adults. Swine flu, also known as H1N1, spread rapidly through many summer camps and is...

Doctors are not sure what triggers hyperactivity and the development of ADHD, also known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Thorough observations are performed to evaluate a child's...

Sinus infections in young children are a result of the buildup and takeover of bacteria in the sinus cavities surrounding the nose, causing an infection in the sinuses. Many children develop sinus...

It’s a fact of life that children get coughs and colds, and a bad cough can reduce the quality of a child’s sleep and make it difficult for the whole family to rest. With so many cough syrups...

The cold virus can be caused by over 200 different viruses. School-age children are exposed to different cold viruses continually in the classroom. According to Baby Center, children typically...

Fevers can put you at risk for dehydration, and at high enough temperatures, brain damage or even death. For children, the risk is especially high; their bodies cannot handle high temperatures as...

Babies are very susceptible to colds. The American Academy of Pediatrics stated that babies catch approximately 8 to 10 colds within the first 2 years of life. There are ways you can lower your...

The bacteria that cause staph (Staphylococcus aureus) infections live on our bodies and are prevalent. Sometimes the bacteria invade our skin through an abrasion or cut, causing an infection....

Allergies in children can be caused by anything from peanuts to playing outside in the pollen to getting a sting from a bee. Allergies can come from things as common as laundry detergent...

Kids may not have to pay the bills, support a family or be on time to work, but they do experience stress, and it does affect their lives just as strongly as adults' lives. If your child suddenly...

Hib disease is a disease that is spread by bacterium that can be very dangerous. It has between a 2 and 5 percent mortality rate and can cause meningitis. Babies are given Hib shots to prevent...

Historically, doctors have been unable to diagnose autism--a developmental disorder characterized by social and communication difficulties--in children under 2 or 3 years of age. However, recent...

National Poison Prevention week is March 15-22nd of March. Protecting your children from accidental poisoning can be maximized by following these safety guidelines.

Amazingly, protecting your children from lead requires constant vigilance. Although our country stopped using lead, the poorer countries that manufacture our products often use lead cores or lead...

After calling your child's doctor, you have decided to give your child Motrin for whatever reason. Some children don't take medicine very well, and here are some tips for making it go down easier.

RSV is a virus that produces symptoms that mimic a cold, but it can be much more serious. The virus is spread through common means such as kissing, touching, coughing and sneezing. It can survive...

Children who sleep through the night are easier to raise and have happier more rested parents during the daytime. If you are a new parent or struggling with an older child, here are some tips to...

I am heartbroken each time I watch the news and learn that another parent has forgotten their baby in the car and returned to find that something horrible has happened. I will be a parent soon...

One of the most important decisions you can make about your child's health is to vaccinate or not to vaccinate. Parents tend to immunize their children without truly taking the time to look at all...