Signs of Vision or Hearing Problems
... newborns for cataracts, drooping eyelids, and other vision problems at each well-baby visit. You should... also keep an eye on your child's vision and hearing health. Learn how the two most important senses..., strabismus causes permanent vision loss. Now 2 years old, James wears eyeglasses to correct the problem...
Due Date Calculator
You know you're pregnant, but when exactly will your baby make his big entrance? Use our pregnancy due date calculator to find out.
Growth Charts
Our child growth chart will calculate your child's height and weight percentile.
Eyesight Online Resource Guide
Eye problems affect one in 20 preschoolers and one in four school-age kids, and can result in permanent damage if untreated, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The following Web sites will help you assess early on if your child has a vision problem.
All-Natural Cold & Cough Remedies
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.
Lose the Baby Weight Diet
No starving allowed on this monthlong meal plan especially for new moms by our own American Baby nutritionist.
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.
Your Baby's Remarkable First Year
The moment they emerge from the womb, babies are observing, absorbing, and gearing up to take on the world. Here's a peek at the wonders in store as the months go by.
How to Spot and Relieve Rashes
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.
Understanding Your Baby's Developing Vision
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.
The Itch Factor
Children with eczema struggle every day with painfully irritated skin -- but the right drugs can give many kids real relief.
Eye Infection Basics
One in four school-age children has a vision problem that needs correcting, so don't take good eyesight for granted. Read on for the latest information on common infections.
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