Childhood Illnesses

With winter upon us, many parents and guardians have begun wrapping their adorable newborn in layers of clothing to fight off the brisk chill in the air.

As a mom, it’s expected and normal to want the best for your baby. But it can be a lot of pressure to ensure that you are only giving what is best with all the advice and superstitions you hear from people around you.

Chickenpox is one of the most common infections occurring among children.

Candida is a yeast that can cause infections in various parts of the body. In newborns, candida can cause an infection in the mouth called thrush.

Cradle cap is a more common term for a skin condition in babies called seborrheic dermatitis.

The good news is our kids can still enjoy the usual halloween festivity this year, but activities might need to be modified to ensure optimum safety for everyone.

As a parent, few things can tug at your heartstrings like knowing your child is sick or in pain. Strep throat gives a good dose of both sickness and pain.

A child is most likely to experience vertigo when they have an infection in the inner part of the ear. Such an infection may affect the child’s balance.

Statistics show ear infections are the number one reason parents take their children to the doctor.