Health

A healthy baby is a happy baby. Tips from top pediatricians provide plenty of insight and advice on everything you need to know about allergies, ear infections, birth defects, vaccinations, and more.

Baby Bloopers
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Kids say the funniest things! Share with us all the cute and funny things that your child says. We may publish your story in a future issue of Parents magazine.


Baby Feeding 101
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Caring for Your Sick Baby
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We've got all the info you need to help you decide whether you need to take Baby to the pediatrician or tough it out at home with over the counter pain medication or fever reducers.

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Allergies & Asthma
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Watching an infant struggle with the sniffles is never easy. But you'll both breathe easier when you have the info you need to prevent attacks and soothe symptoms. Our tips help you determine what's a cold and what symptoms should be seen by an allergist.

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Asthma
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What is asthma and how will you know if your baby has it? Do you know how to treat an emergency situation and when to go to the hospital? Here's our expert tips on asthma and reactive airway.

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Baby Teeth & Teething
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We'll help you recognize the signs of teething and share tips to ease the pain. Plus: Which over-the-counter teething aids really ease the pain, are they safe, and should you give them to your teething baby?

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Autism
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Early detection of this on-the-rise developmental condition can be the key to helping your baby thrive. Learn to spot the symptoms of autism and get the support you need.

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Birth Defects
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When your baby's born with a genetic or congenital health condition, it's normal to have a lot of questions and concerns. Get the answers to your most pressing questions here.

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Antibiotics
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Giving Baby antibiotics can be very scary for parents. Here's everything you need to know from dosage charts to creative ways to help Baby take the medicine.

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Cold
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Baby's first cold is as inevitable as his first words, but that doesn't make the experience any less nerve-racking for you! Try our treatments to help your child feel better fast.

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Flu
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Influenza, or the "flu," is a respiratory illness that can be very serious. Here's what you need to know about flu, including vaccinations and how to help your child have a smooth recovery.

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Cough
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What's causing that cough? Find out if it's a common cold, allergies, or a flu bug and when to seek treatment.

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Ear Infection
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Here's how to recognize the signs of an ear infection. Learn about treatment and risk of repeated infections. Plus: Everything you ever wanted to know about ear tubes.

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Eczema
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Is it eczema or a minor rash? Here's how to tell if those itchy red patches on your baby's skin need treatment.

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Fever
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Here's everything you need to know about helping your baby deal with a fever, including over-the-counter remedies and cool water baths. Plus: Do you know when to call the pediatrician?

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Eye & Vision Problems
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Does your child have trouble seeing clearly? How to tell if your little one will need glasses, how to find a great ophthalmologist, and how to deal with a baby in glasses.

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Hearing Loss
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Some hearing problems don't present themselves until Baby's first few month. Here's how to spot them and to treat hearing problems before the child has any developmental delays.

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Rashes
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Most babies aren't born with picture-perfect skin. But you can protect her birthday suit with our smart tips for soothing diaper rash, sunburn and other itchy skin triggers.

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Diarrhea
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Knowing your baby's normal dirty diaper will help you determine if your baby has diarrhea. Here's the scoop on the symptoms and treatment of this common digestive ailment.

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Constipation
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A little one's young digestive system can become constipated, and -- unless you're counting dirty diapers -- you might not know it's happened until the pained cries begin. Here, our best tips to remedy constipation from food to exercises to hydration.

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Thrush
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What is thrush? Learn about this common oral yeast infection -- the signs, symptoms, and treatments. Plus: How nursing moms can avoid the transfer of this infection to the breast.

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Vaccines
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Vaccines are an essential part of those many well-baby visits you'll pencil in this year. Here, our experts reveal why they're so crucial to keeping your child healthy.

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SIDS
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Doctors still don't know exactly what causes this silent and deadly condition, but here they share the lifesaving steps that can keep your baby safe while he sleeps.

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Sunburn
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Here's what you need to know to keep your little one safe in the sun and how to treat a sunburn on his sensitive skin.

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Acid Reflux
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An upset tummy can make Baby cranky and persistent reflux can keep your little one from getting the nutrients she needs. Get our advice on how to deal with Baby's rumbly belly as well as our guide to what doctor's will likely say.

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Heart Murmur
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What is a heart murmur? Learn more about what you need to know regarding causes as well as treatment options for a baby with a heart murmur.

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Down Syndrome
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Does a baby with Down Syndrome have special health needs? Here's the basics on what you need to know. Plus: What to say to new parents of a Down Syndrome child.

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Anemia
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How does anemia affect a baby and how will you know if yours has this deficiency? Learn more about diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of this common iron-deficiency.

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Postpartum Depression
Post-Partum Depression

Learn your risk of postpartum depression, spot the major warning signs, and get the help you need to rebalance your mood.

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Losing the Baby Weight
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Not even Heidi Klum could slip into her skinny jeans overnight. Here, the exercise and eat-right tips to shed those postpartum pounds safely.

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Other Health Issues
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It can be downright scary if strange or unfamiliar symptoms present themselves. When you're not quite sure what's wrong, use our advice to keep your baby healthy in any situation.

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