Cold

...Kids miss nearly 22 million school days each year due to colds. Though you can't protect your child... the common cold, are spread through touch, so it's crucial for your child to wash his hands a lot. To make... you're on the go. Once one person in the family catches a cold, be extra careful about cleaning so...

...No matter your baby's age, it's essential to keep him well-hydrated when battling a cold. "A baby... the stuffiness. Most over-the-counter cough and cold medicines (aside from acetaminophen and ibuprofen...

What does that wheezing, hacking, or barking mean?

This guide to removing the snot from your baby's nose will help you through what can feel like one of the trickiest jobs of parenthood -- in four simple steps.

...-the-weather wee one. Common Cold It looks like: Cough, stuffed-up or runny nose, occasional mild fever What...'s happening: A cold is a minor infection in the nose and throat caused by any one of more than 200 viruses.... While your infant's immune system is maturing, she'll get about seven colds a year. "The first time...

...The dreaded first cold hits just as your baby adopts a routine sleeping and feeding schedule. There... upper respiratory infections. This means that most healthy babies will get six to eight colds before.... For many new parents, the real concern is deciding if their baby has just a cold -- or something more...

Is your child sick enough for a late-night call to the pediatrician? If you're really worried about your child, it's always better to call -- pediatricians expect to be awakened in the middle of the night. In fact, doctors say that many parents don't recognize some of the most serious medical situations. Here are the top 10 symptoms pediatricians want you to call about right away.

Cold and flu season is coming, but that doesn't mean your family has to get sick. Outsmart germs with our expert-approved prevention strategies and mom-tested treatment tips.

Use our guide to treat Baby--whether she has a fever or the flu. We'll help you decide when to push the worrying aside, and when to call the doctor.

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

Teething is an important part of Baby's development. It can be an irratiable time for him, but there are many ways you can help ease the pain. Follow these tips to keep Baby comfortable.

... that will make him cold and uncomfortable, but you don't want it across the room, either. It really relieves...

Anything out of the ordinary can be alarming when it shows up in a newborn, but it's often nothing to worry about. We'll fill you in on what warrants a call to the pediatrician.

...Kids with colds often say their ears hurt, but this doesn't necessarily signal an ear infection... membrane. It's often caused by a cold virus but can also be caused by a bacterial infection. Your child... with gauze or cotton balls and warm water. Cold viruses can cause a sore throat, but strep throat is caused...

Your baby's skin is much thinner and more fragile than an adult's, making it more sensitive. Anything from skin-care products to the outdoor elements could cause irritations. Follow these daily guidelines to maintaining Baby's healthy skin.

Most babies are ready to sleep through the night by 3 to 4 months -- if their parents let them. Learn how these common mom-and-dad errors can turn your baby into a poor sleeper.

...As cold and flu season wears on, it's pretty likely you or someone in your family have played host... people know by now that only a cold virus causes a cold. But many cling to the belief that going outside... not properly dressed (or with wet hair) on a cold day will worsen the symptoms of a cold virus. This is also...

...The typical child catches five or six colds a year. Most colds last about a week to 10 days. Coughs... may linger for a couple of weeks. Causes Colds are triggered by a variety of viruses. In fact, more... -- achiness, congestion, coughing and sniffles -- that define a cold. An infected person may cough or sneeze...

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.

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

This time in your child's life can be stressful -- for the both of you! We asked pediatricians from around the country to share their best tips for parenting toddlers. Here's what they want you to know.

You probably learned the signs (and sounds) of an unhappy newborn early on. But the signs of happiness can be more mystifying. Baby doesn't even hit the first true happiness milestone, smiling, until after the first month! Here's how to tell if your tyke is feeling fine.

Is it a cold? Bronchitis? Our guide demystifies four of the most common cold-weather ailments.

Out of nowhere, your star sleeper is up in the middle of the night again. Don't panic, we'll help everyone rest easy.

...The evidence says no: Over-the-counter cold and cough medicines do little or nothing to fight off... that babies and toddlers given cold and cough medicines don't have fewer side effects or feel better any... quicker than children who don't receive any. "Most babies and kids with colds will start feeling better...