Thrush

My 14-month-old son was diagnosed with thrush.

Make your infant more comfortable -- get rid of these irritations.

Treating your baby's skin problems, from eczema to diaper rash.

8 conditions that can occur in the first few months.

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

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

Meet pediatrician Alan Greene and read his expert advice.

Are your baby's shots on track? Check out this chart from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to make sure he's getting his vaccinations on time.

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.

Our mothers may have done things differently when we were little, but expert advice has changed a lot between then and now.

Everything new moms need to know about bottlefeeding your baby.

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.

Yes, even the most well-intentioned moms can get into a rut, or develop bad habits, when they rush to calm an upset child. Here are smart ways to comfort your baby, plus soothing tactics to avoid.

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.

If a child is diagnosed with autism, there's a lot parents and therapists can do -- if it's caught early.

He can't even crawl yet -- what are the chances your baby will have a serious accident? Unfortunately, they're higher than you'd think. Accidental death rates for babies under age 1 are twice as high as those for kids between 1 and 5. The good news is that with a little care and forethought, you can easily avoid most hazards. Try these tips to protect your child.

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.

The contents of baby's diaper will become your new obsession. But how do you know what's normal and what isn't?

There are as many ways to wean as there are moms to tell the tale. But even though there's no universal approach, there are a few golden rules that can help the transition go smoothly for you and baby. The first rule? Be prepared. To that end, we've rounded up lactation consultants, developmental experts, and real moms to help you get both mind and body ready for weaning.

Newborns don't come with instruction manuals, and it may seem overwhelming to suddenly have to take care of their precious "parts." Here's everything you need to know to confidently take care of your baby "down there."

Dr. Alan Greene answers the question, Can I avoid using a steroid to treat my baby's eczema?

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

There are plenty of things to pay attention to after your baby is born. Here are some things you don't need to put on that list.

A guide to those tiny physical flaws that are part of baby's first weeks. Read this and relax.

Isn't it amazing how many tissues and bowls of soup your family can go through in one season? Don't assume, though, that your child's cough is simply a cold it might be something more serious. Here's when to worry and what to do.