Eye & Vision Problems

Your baby's vision is constantly developing as he grows. Drastic and rapid changes begin occurring from birth. Know the developmental milestones as your baby's vision develops and what you can do to help accommodate his changing eyesight. This week-by-week, month-by-month guide will help you throughout the process.

Find out how to identify and treat pinkeye, blocked tear ducts, and sties.

What he should be seeing -- and what may signify a problem.

My son's eyes have a yellowish drainage. Should I worry?

My 11-month-old gets redness around her eyes often.

... erratically. ___ She rubs her eyes frequently. Bring up your vision concerns with your baby's pediatrician... funny angle in order to look at something. ___ One of her eyes is lazy or weakly holds focus. ___ Her... pupil is white or has white spots. ___ The iris of one or both eyes appears cloudy. ___ One or both...

Your baby's been fed, her diaper is dry, and she seems well rested. So what's with the sudden whimpering? Although her insta-tears may seem baffling, keep in mind that babies always cry for a reason. To help you figure out her crankiness, we've compiled the top things your child may be trying to tell you, along with strategies for bringing back her smile.

My daughter has green and yellow gunk in her nose.

We know you're dying to hear those first words. Here's what you need to know while you wait.

Meet pediatrician Alan Greene and read his expert advice.

Stimulate baby's eyesight and brain development with these striking black-and-white printables.

Some 80 percent of new mothers experience severe mood swings, known as baby blues, and 10 percent suffer major postpartum depression (PPD) in the first year. Here are steps you can take now to safeguard your well-being after the baby is born.

Between naps and nighttime, your baby can spend as many as 15 hours a day on his back. To balance that out, he needs to spend some time lying on his stomach when he's awake. Tummy-time activities promote neck and core strength and make it less likely that he'll develop a flat spot on the back of his head. Follow these suggestions to engage your baby in activity that will help him grow into a strong and healthy toddler.

Your baby looks beautiful to you, but how do you -- and the rest of the world -- look to him? A peek at how eyesight develops.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has identified important milestones for babies ages 1 month through 3 months. We've included fun and easy ways to help your newborn reach these key developmental markers, plus helpful information new parents should know.

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

Curly, wispy, wild, peach-fuzzy -- isn't baby hair the best? We uncover the mysteries behind your baby's wacky 'do.