Infants and Toddlers

Neural tube defects (NTDs) are birth defects in a baby’s spine, spinal cord, or brain. They occur when a fetus’…

Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) occurs when a baby is exposed to drugs in the womb. After birth, the baby goes…

What is pyloric stenosis? Pyloric stenosis is a medical condition. It is a narrowing of the opening between the stomach and the small intestine. That space is called the pylorus. It often occurs in babies younger than 6 months. It is more common in

Information for parents about vomiting and diarrhea in children from the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Learn why your child may get several infections while he or she is still young.

What is measles? Measles (also called rubeola) is a serious respiratory illness. This means it affects the lungs and breathing tubes. It also causes a rash and a fever. It is a very contagious disease. It can be spread to others very easily. In

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) affects your adrenal glands, which produce hormones. Learn about the symptoms and treatment.

Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. It once was a common childhood disease until a vaccine…

Learn about the causes of and treatment options for seborrheic dermatitis.

Rotavirus is a highly contagious infection commonly affecting babies and young children. A rotavirus vaccine offers some, but not full,…

A baby or infant's first fever can be scary. Learn how to take your child’s temperature, how to bring down…

Group B strep is a common kind of bacteria that can sicken newborns who are exposed to it during…

Rickets is a rare disorder that affects children’s bones, causing them to soften and break easily.