When the weather gets really chilly or super toasty outside, it’s difficult to know where to set the thermostat. When it’s snowing or below freezing, how warm does it need to be in baby’s nursery? How cool should it be when it's the middle of summer and sweltering? And how can you tell if your little one is too cold or too hot?| What to Expect
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
You've likely seen headlines about measles outbreaks across the United States and around the world — even after health experts declared the disease "eliminated" in the U.S. decades ago. | What to Expect
Whether it’s a dry cough or a phlegmy one, a wheezy cough or a barking one, no cough sounds good to a parent’s ear. | What to Expect
If you have a baby or are about to have a baby, it’s understandable if you're concerned about how COVID-19 could affect your little one.| What to Expect
Spitting is par for the course in babies as new parents well know. If your baby is spitting up, it’s usually nothing to worry about.| What to Expect
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is such a common virus that nearly all adults and young children are affected by it sooner or later.| 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
Your child's runny nose hasn't let up for weeks, she's sneezing up a storm and she can't seem to stop rubbing her watery, red, itchy eyes. Instead of a cold, your little one could be suffering from seasonal allergies (aka seasonal allergic rhinitis).| What to Expect