Allergies

... that the number of children with a peanut allergy has tripled from 1997 to 2008. Researchers are still sleuthing... and environmental factors is responsible. Here, we answer some common questions. Food-allergy symptoms typically.... The vast majority of food allergies (90 percent) are triggered by milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat...

... hay fever. "Allergies develop after a cumulative exposure to an allergen," explains Anne Miranowski, M..., sniffling, or eczema. If you or your partner has an allergy, your baby is at increased risk. Her allergy... allergies are on the rise, and many young sufferers have no family history. Some experts think our...

... can signal an allergy. Instead they chalk these things up to a chronic cold, infant acne, delicate...-lived -- are the result of a cold or another passing ailment. However, in some cases the cause is allergies. When baby has.... The tendency to get allergies is hereditary, but specific allergies are not. For example, if you're allergic...

...? With an estimated 10 percent of people who have animal allergies in the U.S., according to the American Academy... of Pediatrics, it's a possibility, especially if the tendency runs in your family. Pet allergies also appear....D., an allergist in Santa Barbara, California, who specializes in allergy immunology. So what should you do...

An hour-by-hour guide to making the day more fun for both of you, including the best times for naps, meals, walks, and more.

...Many doctors believe that kids with one allergy are more likely to develop others -- a theory... called the allergic march. Think of it as a parade route. A baby starts with one allergy; marching... docs ID kids who are more prone. Your child could also go off-route and develop an allergy or asthma...

... of babies have full- fledged food allergies. This means that when an infant is exposed to a particular food..., her immune system overreacts, producing allergy antibodies that recognize the food. When she eats... Jewish Health. One of the first signs of a food allergy may be eczema, the itchy red rash. In fact, up...

...If tests show your baby has allergies to certain indoor or outdoor substances, or if he shows signs... of pediatric allergy and immunology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Here's how. If your... allergy symptoms. If all these measures don't help -- and depending on your baby's age and the severity...

.... In babies and young kids, allergies to foods or to something in the environment present themselves first via... is that the number of children suffering from eczema, allergies, and asthma continues to rise each year. More than 9... percent of American kids have asthma, and as many as 20 percent have allergies to substances including...

... will develop an allergy? Dr. Wesley Burks, Professor and Chief of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at Duke... of allergies. In addition to immune system strength, your baby's gastrointestinal and motor strength.... Do breastfed babies have a lesser chance of developing food allergies? Studies suggest that breastfed...

It's miserable to watch your child suffer through the six to 10 colds she's likely to catch this year. And to make matters worse, experts now say that kids under 6 shouldn't use over-the-counter cold and cough medicine because of potentially dangerous side effects. So what's a concerned parent to do? We asked experts to tell us how to help fend off germs in the first place and how to help her feel better fast if she does get sick.

The process is painful for both mother and baby. Here's help to take the bite out of it.

... allergy? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends introducing babies to solid foods between 4 and 6... cereal and basic purees. Children who are at high risk of developing allergies, specifically those whose... parents or siblings have allergies might benefit from being introduced to solids, especially foods...

The disease takes many forms, from a nagging cough to a serious attack. Our update will help your child breathe easier.

Eczema is a common problem among babies. See how first-time mom Melissa changed her family's lifestyle to help alleviate baby Ethan's sever eczema.

What does that wheezing, hacking, or barking mean?

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In bathing-suit and shorts season, kids are prone to all sorts of itchy infections. Find out how to spot and treat them, from Parents magazine and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatments for this common childhood ailment.

How to tell if your child's rash is really eczema, and how to treat the skin condition if it is.

Dr. Alan Greene answers the question, Should my daughter be on medication for mild reflux?

Our child growth chart will calculate your child's height and weight percentile.

As a new parents, you're no doubt feeling overwhelmed and out of sorts. How do you really know when Baby should eat? And when do you put your little one down for a nap? Establishing schedules can help. Here's how to establish a peaceful and effective routine for you and Baby.

Trust us -- we know these top tips work! We tapped the experts -- Parents.com readers, who swear by each and every one.