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All-Natural Cold & Cough Remedies
... Daniel Frattarelli, MD, a member of the AAP's Committee on Drugs. Show your child how to sneeze and cough.... Coughing helps your child breathe better by clearing mucus from her airways, so don't try to stop it.... "Cough suppressants may actually be harmful: They make some kids hyperactive, dizzy, and restless...
How Bad Is That Cough? 7 Bad Coughs to Worry About
... affects children ages 6 months to 3 years. The telltale cough usually gets better during the day... child's cough sounds mucousy, and she also has a runny nose, a sore throat, watery eyes, and a poor... her less likely to cough. Using a cool-mist humidifier and giving her a warm bath can also help. You...
Decoding Baby's Cough
...A baby's cough can mean very different things, and it's not as if you can ask your baby what..., or head straight to the emergency room. Coughs are the body's way of protecting itself, explains Howard... York. Coughing serves as the method the body uses to keep the airways clear, ridding the throat...
Your Guide to Baby Colds
The average cold can last up to 10 days -- that's a long time of not feeling well for a baby! Here's how to survive and make the little one feel better, too.
10 Reasons to Call the Doctor Now
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.
Snot Removal 101
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.
Health Update: How to Soothe Kids' Colds Without Meds
Over-the-counter cold and cough medicines should no longer be given to children younger than 4, according to a new warning from the makers of these children's medications. The FDA is still evaluating whether they're safe for children under 11. So what do you do if you child's coughing the night away or sneezing nonstop? We asked top pediatricians how to help your child feel better and sleep soundly -- safely.
Cough Symptoms and Treatment
... Children cough when the lining of the windpipe becomes irritated. This often happens when a child... is sick or when the body is fighting off an illness and making lots of mucus or phlegm. Coughing... asthma). Coughing is an important reflex because it removes the extra mucus and lets air flow more...
Teething Signs, Symptoms & Soothers
Teething is an important part of Baby's development. It can be an irritable time for him, but there are many ways you can help ease the pain. Follow these tips to keep Baby comfortable.
Cold Complications
The same viruses that cause a stuffy nose can infect other areas of the body -- or reduce your child's immunity and pave the way for a secondary bacterial infection.
Why Whooping Cough Is Making a Comeback
... Whooping cough, or pertussis, has made the news for months now, most recently as it took the life... to be vaccinated to protect against the infection. California is not the only state seeing a rise in whooping cough... in my office who have been exposed to a child with confirmed whooping cough. Parents are concerned...
Soothe Baby's Cold Symptoms
No matter how cautious you are, your baby's going to come down with a cold at some point. We asked pediatricians across the country how they've soothed their own sick little ones.
Cold Comfort
The fall and winter months are Sicky City. We've got expert advice on helping her through the illnesses that bother babies most.
Germ Patrol: Remedies for 8 Common Winter Illnesses
Kids 3 and under are especially vulnerable to ear infections, stomach bugs, and colds, but they also come down with other infections you've probably never heard of. Here, learn about the most common childhood maladies and the best treatments for them so you don't freak out when your child comes down with something this season.
Growth Charts
Our child growth chart will calculate your child's height and weight percentile.
Colds: The Basics
Colds are triggered by a variety of viruses. In fact, more than 200 viruses, all highly contagious, are suspected of triggering the combination of symptoms -- achiness, congestion, coughing and sniffles -- that define a cold.
