Baby's Health

By Katharine Chan, MSc, BSc, PMP

It’s common for a baby to be born with a slightly misshapen head. But if your baby’s head shape looks severely misshapen, they may have dolichocephaly.

By Jess Faraday

We've got the lay down on finding the perfect pair of toddler shoes for this summer!

By Heidi Butler

The monkeypox outbreak is spreading across the United States, Europe, and around the globe. Here's what to know about monkeypox symptoms, treatment, and vaccines.

By Heidi Butler

Learn everything you need to know about Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in order to protect you, your child, and your family.

By Heidi Butler

We break down what you need to know about Cytomegalovirus and how you can protect your future child from this silent illness.

By Heidi Butler

Can babies take gripe water for acid reflux? Safe remedies for reflux, colic and other digestive issues.

By Elisa Cinelli

Does your child have selective hearing? These are the warning signs to look out for. Plus, we're featuring a few ways you can set your child up for success if he struggles with selective hearing.

By Elisa Cinelli

Cleft palate is one of the most common birth defects in the US. Here's what you need to know about what may cause it and how it may be genetically linked.

By Rachel Sokol

A medical expert answers questions about the right age to pierce an infant's ears. How young should you pierce your baby's ears and where do you bring a baby for ear piercing?

During pregnancy, the placenta is your baby's life support system, connecting mother's and baby's blood supply. Get the facts on the placenta's development, growth, and role in protecting your baby.

Read about some common health conditions affecting newborns that require little or no treatment.

Follow these tips when scheduling your child's well-baby visits.

Learn what causes colic and how to deal with it.

Find tips on preventing diaper rash, and learn how to heal one.

Certain conditions and symptoms demand professional attention. Learn when you should take your baby to the doctor.

Learn why some babies cry constantly, and how to tell if colic is the reason.

Is it time for your child's first trip to the dentist? Put her at ease with this make-believe trip.

Our expert believes that age 12 is too young to go to the doctor alone, particularly for a physical.