It may seem like only yesterday that your toddler wielded her very first spoon, clambered up her first flight of stairs, or first pointed to her nose. | What to Expect
You're attending all of your prenatal appointments, taking your prenatal vitamins, and getting plenty of sleep, but did you know one of the most important tools for staying healthy during pregnancy is making sure you're up-to-date on your vaccines?| What to Expect
If your infant is extra fussy during feedings and you notice white patches in her mouth, she may have an oral yeast infection known as thrush.| What to Expect
Did you get a note home from your baby or toddler's day care telling you that another child came down with a case of hand, foot, and mouth disease? Take a deep breath.| What to Expect
Impetigo is one of the many skin infections common among children ages 2 to 5, but babies (and their parents) can get it, too — it's itchy and very contagious!| What to Expect
Babies younger than 1 year old are most at risk for serious complications from whooping cough, a highly contagious but preventable bacterial disease that attacks the lungs and respiratory system.| What to Expect
It can be stressful when your baby or toddler comes down with a stomach bug and may leave you feeling pretty helpless.| What to Expect
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
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
Strep throat in toddlers and babies isn’t all that common. But it’s still possible for your little one to contract the infection, and if she does, it’s important for her to see her pediatrician.| What to Expect
If your baby or toddler is sick with another cold or virus and needs more than the usual cuddles, fluids and rest, medication may be in order. But before you head to the drugstore, you'll want to make sure you're getting medicine that's safe for your little one and know the right doses to dole out.| What to Expect
A runny nose or mild cough probably doesn't worry you much — as a parent, minor cold symptoms can be common. But a sick baby or toddler with a fever will probably kick your concern up by at least a few notches.| What to Expect
Your little one’s eyes are red and watery. Is pink eye to blame? It could be, since pink eye is one of the most common eye infections in American kids and adults, with around 3 million cases diagnosed every year.| What to Expect
Breathing is so automatic that most of us don't even think about it — unless you notice your child struggling for air. Whether it's wheezing, allergies or a persistent cough, these and other symptoms could point to a case of asthma, which often starts before age 5. Trusted SourceNational Institutes of HealthAsthma in ChildrenSee All Sources [1] In fact, 1 in 12 children in the U.S. (or about six million) have this disease. Trusted SourceCenters for Disease Control and PreventionAsthma in ...| What to Expect
