Got mucus? As a parent, you probably feel like you're constantly wiping up something, whether it's diaper-related, spilled cereal on the floor or those sweet — but sticky — cheeks. Add to this list your toddler's runny nose, which could be caused by a cold, allergies or another sinus condition. Remember, even healthy kids get as many as twelve colds a year (and that's a lot of drips!). Trusted SourceMayo ClinicThe Constant Cold: Why Kids Are Always Sick and What to Do About ItSee All Sou...| What to Expect
Keeping your home (and hands) clean is more important than ever when cold-and-flu season hits. It’s no fun being sick or caring for a sick baby — or worst of all trying to do both at once. After all, when a cold or flu bug bites one member of your clan, it can mean all of you will be down for the count.| What to Expect
You can probably tell just by looking at your little one if she has a stuffy nose or even a fever. But it can be harder to spot a sore throat, especially since your baby or young toddler can’t describe how she’s feeling.| 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
Have you ever heard of parents giving babies or young children antihistamines to get them to sleep, either routinely or before a ride on an airplane or in a car?| What to Expect
If it seems like every other tot you know is allergic to something, there's good reason. Though the jury is still out on the cause, researchers are certain about one thing: Food allergies in children are on the rise.| 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
If your toddler is sneezing with a runny nose and itchy eyes after a fun day of playing outside, he may already be suffering from seasonal allergies, which can start at almost any age (though they're rare in a baby's first year of life).| What to Expect
Although your tot may not see an eye specialist while she's still a toddler, her pint-sized peepers probably get examined more often than yours. That's because her pediatrician is already doing regular vision screenings for your toddler at every well visit. | What to Expect
