Babies Health

Babies often get ear infections because their Eustachian tubes are short and horizontal, measuring only about half an inch. According to BabyCenter, ear infections are one of the most common...

Ear infections occur in babies because bacteria and fluids are easily trapped in the immature eustachian tube. Some babies are prone to frequent or repeated ear infections, which can have...

Most diaper rashes in babies are actually caused by yeast bacteria (also known as candida). If your baby has a red, slightly raised or bumpy rash in his diaper area, it is most likely caused by...

Ear infections are one of the most common conditions that parents bring their children to the doctor for. While most ear infections are acute, meaning they go away within a short period of time,...

Staph bacteria can be found virtually everywhere and is commonly found on the surface of a healthy person's skin. Staph infections in babies can cause a variety of infections that range from mild...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), staph infections are one of the most common causes of skin infections in the United States. Although similar to the staph...

Urinary tract infections are inflammations of the urinary system, which include the kidneys, the bladder and the urethra. Although these infections are common, certain groups are more prone to...

Middle-ear infections, or otitis media, are extremely common in infants and toddlers. Sometimes they can lead to more serious intervention, like surgery, but for most babies, they are temporary...

Yeast infections are itchy, painful and annoying. They also do not limit themselves to females. The yeast is an organism of many strains and can infect anyone. Yeast is present normally in the...

Bladder infections (also called cystitis) are inflammations of the urinary system, specifically the urinary bladder. The term is commonly used to refer to any infection of the urinary system,...

Bladder infections are so common that most of us will have at least one before we die. We are most susceptible to bladder infections as elderly adults and infants. Infant bladder infections can be...

If your baby's nails are a strange color, thick, brittle, powdery or the skin around his nails seems red and puffy, he may have a nail infection. Many nail infections are caused by fungi. Although...

Many babies suffer from diarrhea at some point during infancy. Washing your hands, disinfecting surfaces in your home, rinsing fruits and vegetables and thoroughly cooking foods such as chicken...

Urinary tract infections are an inflammation of the urinary system, which includes the urethra, the bladder and the kidneys. They are sometimes referred to as bladder infections or urinary...

Urinary tract infections (also called bladder infections or cystitis) are so common that nearly everyone will experience at least one in their lifetime. UTIs occur when bacteria that is normally...

Bladder infections, also known as urinary tract infections, affect about 2 percent of boys and 8 percent of girls during childhood. Baby girls are more likely to develop bladder infections because...

Yeast infections cause pain and irritation for babies and can sometimes be difficult to treat. Yeast infections generally occur in a baby's diaper area or her mouth. When a yeast infection occurs...

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...

Recurrent ear infections are relatively common in babies and toddlers. They can be very uncomfortable and in severe cases, may lead to hearing loss. Recurrent ear infections have a variety of...

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....

There are many species of the staphylococcus bacteria and each type causes a variety of staph infections in babies. Staphylococcus bacteria can be found everywhere, usually on a healthy person's...

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...

New mothers are often shocked to discover their precious infant may have a yeast infection. Many associate yeast infections with women, but don't realize infants are highly susceptible. Infant...

Most babies will have one or more episodes of diarrhea at some point. Often, diarrhea occurs as the result of a viral or bacterial infection. Viral infections include common viruses such as...

Yeast is fungus that is naturally found on the human body. When too much yeast grows, a yeast infection can occur. Yeast infections are caused by a variety of reasons and they are easy to treat....

According to MedicineNet.com, "Many infants acquire Candida infections from their mothers during the process of birth. Yeast exists naturally in the mother's vagina. When the child is delivered...

Most infants get at least one ear infection. There are precautions to help prevent an ear infection. As any mother knows these can be a nightmare. The first time my son got an ear infection he...

The common cold is a viral infection that affects children and adults of all ages. Infants are particularly susceptible to colds because of their immature immune systems and because they have not...