Baby Health

Caring for your sick baby is among the biggest responsibilities any new parent faces. Here, you'll find information on some of the most common (and uncommon) health problems your baby is likely to encounter including: Acid Reflux, Allergies, Asthma, Autism, Colds, Constipation, Cough, Flu, Ear Infection, Eczema, Diarrhea, Fever, Teething, Rashes, Sunburn, and more.
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What To Know About the Soft Spots on Your Baby's Head
What Are Epstein Pearls?
What Parents Should Know About Epstein Pearls in Babies
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What Every Parent Should Know About Baby Tremors and Shakes
2 Week Old Infant Development
Your 2-Week-Old Baby’s Milestones and Development
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Is Your Baby Overtired? Here's What to Do
Baby girl crying and arching back
What Causes Back Arching in Babies?
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When Can You Introduce Babies to Yogurt?
woman folding baby clothes
Here’s Your Guide to Washing Baby Clothes
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Why Do Babies Get Acne on Their Face?
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Why Is My Baby Snoring?
New baby making a face during a sneeze
Here's Why Your Newborn Baby Might Sneeze a Lot
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Cute little baby girl playing with teething toy.
Does Teething Cause Diarrhea as a Side Effect?
Newborn baby girl sleeping in her crib, lit by the morning sun; stork bites visible on forehead and eyelids
Stork Bites: What to Know About Baby's Birthmark
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17 Ways to Soothe Your Baby's Stomachache
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5 Ways to Make Sure You Are Using Your NoseFrida Correctly
Baby Crying Mother Console
7 'Scary' Baby Symptoms That Are Perfectly Normal
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Baby Diarrhea: A Parent's Guide to Causes and Treatments
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Is the 'W' Sitting Position Safe? Experts Weigh In
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How To Protect Newborns in Cold Weather
Baby spitting up
How to Deal With Your Baby's Spit-Up
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Why Your Baby Has Vaginal Discharge
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What to Know About Breast Milk Jaundice
Baby Getting Vaccine In Arm
All About the Flu Shot for Babies
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Is Baby Powder Safe?
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7 Common Baby and Toddler Illnesses and How to Treat Them
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What Your Child's Vomiting May Mean
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How to Spot Signs of Dehydration in Babies and Young Kids
Mother changing a newborn's cloth diaper.
How to Treat Your Newborn's Diarrhea
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What Really Happens When You Fail a Postpartum Depression Screening
Sad new mom with postpartum depression sitting on the floor, while her baby sits in the backgrounds playing
When Does Postpartum Depression Start and How Long Can It Last?
A middle aged mother resting on her couch holds her baby in her arm and holds her other hand over her head with a tired and stressed expression.
I Had Postpartum PTSD but It Went Undiagnosed
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I Hid My Postpartum Depression for Too Long—Here's What I Want You To Know
What Postpartum Rage Looked Like for One New Mom
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The Signs of Seizures in Babies
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Everything You Need to Know About Absence Seizures In Children
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What Is Coxsackievirus?
young toddler Potty Training on Toilet
Yes, Babies and Kids Can Get UTIs—Here’s What You Need To Know
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Baby Genital Care 101: What Parents Need to Know
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6 Alarming But Totally Normal Things Babies Do That Worry New Parents
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Preventing Ear Infections in Babies, Toddlers, and Children
Baby Ear Infection Crying
Ear Infection Symptoms in Babies and Toddlers
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What to Do If Your Baby Has a Lot of Earwax
Sitting Mother Holding Newborn Baby Head Hair
What Is Newborn Cephalohematoma?
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Down Syndrome Signs in Babies, Toddlers, and Children
baby skin rash
Everything You Need To Know About Your Baby’s Neck Rash
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5 Home Remedies for Thrush in Babies
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How To Treat Stomach-Related Illnesses in Children
baby rubbing his eyes
What Causes Redness Around a Baby's Eyes?
baby with curly hair crawling on bed
Baby Eczema Causes and Treatment: A Parent's Guide
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Prevention, Symptoms, and Causes of SIDS That Parents Need to Know
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Everything Parents Need To Know About the SIDS Risk by Age
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Does Your Baby Need a SIDS Monitor?
baby teeth clues to autism
What To Do When Your Baby Starts Teething
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5 Smart Ways To Prevent Cavities in Kids
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8 Top Teething Tips From Experts
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9 Baby Teething Symptoms To Know
Baby boy on the floor with toys looking off into distance.
Recognizing the Signs of Autism in Babies
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6 Early Autism Intervention Activities for Babies
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What Parents Should Know About Babies and Antibiotics
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What Your Baby’s Poop Can Say About Milk Protein Allergies
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What Does Wheezing and Coughing Mean in Children?
sick baby
Why Is My Baby Coughing? 8 Possible Causes and When to Worry