Your baby has reached month 3, the beginning of what some seasoned parents may describe as the enchanted stage.| What to Expect
Since the COVID-19 vaccine has been available for babies, toddlers, and young children, many parents have opted to vaccinate their little ones each year, like they would with the flu shot. Others, however, have held off, citing concerns about the shots' safety.| 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
By now we're all pros at handwashing — or ought to be with all the germs from COVID-19, flu, colds and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) flying around. But while you might know the handwashing steps for scrubbing your mitts, getting a wiggly baby, toddler or even preschooler to clean their hands regularly is a different story. And yet it's one of the best ways for keeping the whole family healthy.| 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
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
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
Your baby's stuffy or runny nose is definitely not fun, but it's rarely a sign of anything serious. While it’s tricky to prevent or stop those sniffles — which can make your little one fussy and sleepless — there are things you can do to help alleviate her discomfort. And knowing what’s causing her runny or stuffy nose can make it easier to treat.| What to Expect