Babies Health

Earaches are a common and frustrating part of childhood. They are caused by colds, viruses or bacteria. In some cases they are caused by a blockage in the Eustachian tube. Learning the symptoms...

Rotavirus is an infection commonly occurring in babies. According to the Mayo Clinic, most children experience a rotavirus infection at least once by age 2 to 3 years.

During pregnancy, the ailments and infections insinuated into the body are treated in way that are quite different from the way these ailments are treated in people who are not pregnant. During...

Thrush tongue is caused by the yeast Candida albicans. An overgrowth of this microorganism in the mouth is referred to as oral thrush, candidiasis, Candida infection, or oral yeast infection. ...

An ear infection can occur for a number of reasons. Babies tend to suffer from them due to a buildup of fluid in the ear canal. This can be from eating while lying down or from a cold. According...

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that has severe and sometimes deadly consequences for babies who contract the disease from their mothers. Early treatment is essential for...

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...

Ear pain, like any pain in infants, can be distressing to both baby and parents because your child cannot communicate where the pain is located or how severe it is. Ear pain can occur frequently...

According to Baby Center, group B Streptococcus affects approximately 3,500 U.S. newborns each year. It is caused by the Streptococcus agalactiae bacteria. Infants can be infected with group B...

A kidney infection is a upper urinary tract infection (UTI) called pyelonephritis. Since a common symptom is pain, it can be difficult to know when a baby is showing signs of a kidney infection....

Infant Wheezing is a challenge to diagnose, as it is can be caused by many factors. Causes of wheezing in infants can range from a respiratory infection, early development of asthma or the common...

About 8 percent of girls and 2 percent of boys develop at least one bladder infection---also called a urinary tract infection or UTI---during their childhood. If left untreated, or if infections...

As you gaze at your infant, you notice a spot of milk on her tongue, and you lean over to wipe it off, only to find it doesn't come off. This is a classic symptom of thrush, a common condition in...

The human body naturally has yeast, but an overgrowth of yeast causes an imbalance, which can cause an infection. Candida is a fungus that causes yeast infections. Babies suffering from yeast...

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), by the time your child is 11 years old, 3 percent of girls and 1 percent of boys will have already experienced a urinary tract infection...

Infants often fall prey to a variety of ailments, one of which is thrush. Affecting the baby's mouth, making it painful and uncomfortable to feed, this infection caused by the Candida albicans...

Croup is a common respiratory infection for infants. It usually presents itself after a child has had a cold. For a couple of days after the croup infection starts, the child will have a runny...

Ichthammol ointment is a versatile, yet inexpensive, product that comes in handy in any medicine cabinet. It can provide relief for many common, minor skin irritations.

Yeast infection in babies often occurs in the mouth as thrush or as a yeast diaper rash. Both conditions can have the same cause and may be hard to treat.

Blocked tear ducts is a common condition in babies. Typically, six out of 100 babies develop blocked tear ducts within the first few weeks of birth. Often, blocked tear ducts clear up on their...

Pink eye, also known as red eye or conjunctivitis, can be extremely contagious. A baby with viral or bacterial pink eye should be isolated from other children as much as possible during the infection.

Diarrhea is a common problem for babies, but it can be alarming to new parents. The causes of diarrhea in babies are usually harmless, but severe diarrhea accompanied by other symptoms can be a...

The most common cause of diarrhea in infants and young children is rotavirus. By the time most children are five, most have acquired at least one rotavirus infection. Rotavirus outbreaks are...

Group B strep (GBS) is not a contagious pathogen. It is, instead, part of the bacterial complement of many healthy people (carriers, or people who have been "colonized" with the bacterium) that...

Group B strep (GBS) is one of the normally occurring bacteria in the human body, found in the lower intestines and vaginal area of perfectly healthy individuals. People who carry GBS cannot pass...

Urinary tract infection in toddlers is a very scary situation, usually they are not able to tell you what is wrong, so they feel sick and can develop high fevers very rapidly. There are several...

Yeast infections in infants are often confused with run of the mill diaper rash. They are different. Yeast Infections in infants will present themselves as a much more well defined rash. The...

There is nothing more frightening than not knowing what is wrong your child. A yeast infection can cause pain, itching, and burning in your infant and if it never comes back it will be too soon. ...

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...

Parents can minimize their infant’s discomfort from an ear infection if they learn to recognize the symptoms. Catching an ear infection early is helpful to both the baby and parents. Early...

Congenital syphilis occurs when a woman who is infected with syphilis passes the disease to her unborn child. The rate of transmission is quite high; 60 to 80 percent of babies born to mothers...

Thrush is an infection caused by yeast known as candida fungus. There is always a small amount of candida fungus in the mouth, but normally it is kept within balance by bacteria and...

Ear infections are one of the most worrisome illnesses for both parents and children.Most kids have at least one middle ear infection before they are 2 years old. Below are steps to avoid and...

Bladder pain is usually associated with urinary tract infection. The infection is caused by an infectious bacterium which moves up the urethra. It can cause serious kidney problems and chronic...