Just when you thought your potty-training work was complete, your toddler now reports that it hurts to go — and your gut tells you the problem could be a urinary tract infection. A UTI occurs when bacteria enter any part of the urinary system, including the bladder, kidneys or one of the two tubes that carry urine through and out of the body, either the ureter or the urethra. Trusted SourceMayo ClinicMayo Clinic Q and A: Urinary Tract Infections in ChildrenSee All Sources [1]| What to Expect
Few things are scarier than a sick child, especially one with a burning fever. But bear in mind that keeping your own cool is the best approach in this situation as not all toddler fevers are cause for great concern. Trusted SourceKidsHealth From NemoursFeversSee All Sources [1] Remember, a fever is simply the body's signal that an infection has settled in and your tot's immune system is doing its darndest to fight it off.| What to Expect
If it seems like all your baby does is sleep, eat and deliver dirty diapers, things are exactly as they should be. Babies’ tummies are tiny and, compared with bigger kids and adults, reserve less fluid in their bodies.| What to Expect
Is your pint-size poop machine outputting more than usual? Is a lot of the mess winding up on her back rather than in her diaper or on the toilet seat instead of in the potty?| What to Expect
How many times have you read an article, heard a story, or seen an online post about vaccines? Chances are, a lot. And if you've spent any time scrolling through social media, talking to other parents at the playground, or posting on community message boards lately, you've likely come across some conflicting information about vaccines for kids.| What to Expect
Your baby’s sweet noggin is undoubtedly cute, but it can also — perhaps surprisingly — clue you in to one aspect of your baby’s health. All it takes is a quick check of the top of your baby’s head.| What to Expect
Maybe your baby’s drooling a little (or a lot), or maybe he’s a bit more irritable than usual. While your little one likely doesn’t understand why he has an itchy chin or an achy mouth, you may be able to assume that baby teeth are on their way. | What to Expect
Dealing with COVID-19 concerns has been a way of life for families for almost two years. But with the rapid rise of the highly infectious Omicron variant and other subvariants — particularly in kids — it’s understandable to have new questions and concerns about what to do if your baby or child develops symptoms of the virus. After all, can babies even be tested for COVID? | What to Expect
Children's flu (short for "influenza") is the same virus as the grown-up variety, but the flu doesn't affect babies and toddlers in the same way as it does adults.| What to Expect
They say timing is everything, and that's definitely the case when it comes to childhood vaccines. They're most effective when they're given at the right time — and lots of careful consideration goes into deciding when exactly that is. Trusted SourceAmerican Academy of PediatricsImmunizationsSee All Sources [1]| What to Expect
There's a reason colds are called "common": Many healthy children have eight to 10 colds and other viral infections in the first two years of life, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Trusted SourceAmerican Academy of PediatricsChildren and ColdsSee All Sources [1]| What to Expect
Also known as acute otitis media, a childhood ear infection is when the middle ear — between the outer ear and the innermost part of the ear — becomes clogged with fluid, infected and inflamed.| What to Expect
