Infants and Toddlers

Thrush is a yeast infection that occurs on your tongue and the lining of your mouth.

Malaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite. The parasite is carried by one type of mosquito. Humans get…

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.

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.