Antibiotics

...Antibiotics -- great advances on the front of modern medicine...or dangerous medications that cause... of antibiotics firsthand. Seeing your previously listless baby make a dramatic turnaround, or finally getting a... make you appreciate the value of antibiotics. It might even tempt you to run to your doctor and plead...

Giving your little one medicine doesn't have to be a complicated, frustrating experience. "If your child is sick and prescribed a medication, the most important thing is to get him to take it at the correct time and in the correct dose," says Tanya Remer Altmann, MD, author of Mommy Calls. Use these proven strategies, from doctors and real parents, if the "Here comes the airplane" tactic fails to work.

There's more than one way for kids to take medicine. Here are some of them.

...Antibiotics can do wonders knocking out bacteria from ear infections, strep throat, and other... illnesses so kids feel better faster. But while antibiotics are a helpful tool, misuse can make them harmful.... And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warn about the overuse of antibiotics and the growing problem...

Acetaminophen can help soothe your child's fever and relieve pain. Use our age-by-age guide to find out how much medicine is safe for your baby or kid.

What does that wheezing, hacking, or barking mean?

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

Help for making sure baby gets better.

As if fixing tiny hearts or saving the lives of babies who fit in the palm of your hand weren't amazing enough, these pediatric centers have another goal: making sure healthy kids stay that way.

Ibuprofen can help soothe your child's fever and relieve pain. Use our age-by-age guide to find out how much medicine is safe for your baby or kid.

Giving kids medication can be confusing. Consider this your crash course.

...'t respond to commonly used antibiotics. A new study analyzing data from more than 300 hospitals found... hers every week." Although most antibiotic-resistant infections aren't necessarily life...-threatening, pediatricians who can't use their first-choice antibiotic may have to prescribe a drug that's not approved...

Listen up! Here's what you need to know to prevent ear infections.

Learn how to protect your children from this painful illness.

Looking for safe, doctor-approved cures for sore throats, coughs, stomachaches, and more? Check this out!

Which baby names were most often searched on Parents.com this year? See our top 20 list based on your top clicks.

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

You probably have plenty of questions for your baby's pediatrician, but there might be a few you're afraid to ask: Did it drive him crazy that you brought up a possible speech delay at the end of a sick visit? And you like his partner better, but will his feelings be hurt if you switch? Lucky for you, we talked to lots and lots of doctors, nurses, and office managers to find out 12 must-know secrets of the pediatrician's office.

The essential health screenings your infant needs during the first few days of life.

It's easier than you think to create fresh meals for your baby.

When to start searching, what questions to ask, and what you should look for when finding the best doctor for your baby.

Studies show that babies become more adaptable eaters when they eat foods prepared for the whole family. Renee Lessen, a clinical nutritionist at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, says, "As long as your family is eating well, there is no reason why your baby shouldn't have what you're having." Most dinners can be easily tailored to food fit for Baby, saving time and money and adding a seat at the table for the littlest family member.

No starving allowed on this monthlong meal plan especially for new moms by our own American Baby nutritionist.

When your baby first starts solids, offer him 1 to 2 tablespoons of food once a day, then add a second meal after he's responded well for a week or two.

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.