Make-Believe Dentist
Is it time for your child's first trip to the dentist? Put her at ease with this make-believe trip. read more
March 17, 2005
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Your Baby's Life Support System
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 develo... read more
June 24, 2010
What Are The Chances My Baby Will Be Born With a Cleft Palate?
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 lin... read more
September 24, 2019
The Key Signs Your Child Has Selective Hearing and What to Do About It
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 su... read more
December 1, 2020
Going to the Doctor's Alone
Our expert believes that age 12 is too young to go to the doctor alone, particularly for a physical. read more
December 3, 2001
Hearing Problem Suspected in Infant
Learn what steps to take if you suspect hearing loss in your infant. read more
June 5, 2000
Are Extra Doses of Vaccines Harmful?
Learn whether it is harmful to give extra doses of the routine childhood vaccines, and how you can prevent that from happening. Dr. Shari Nethersole, ... read more
December 8, 2000
Loose Cough
In general, a child with a loose cough only needs to be made comfortable. However, you should monitor her breathing. read more
August 17, 1998
Nasal Aspirators
As long as your baby is not acting sick and you are comfortable with his breathing pattern, you should not be overly concerned about the amount of con... read more
March 12, 1999
Risks of Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Get some basic information about pertussis, and what risks it might pose in a ten-year-old. read more
November 30, 1998
Urinary Tract Infections in Infants
In very young babies, urinary tract infections are generally caused by bacteria germs that reach the urinary tract via the bloodstream. read more
May 26, 1999