Fifth disease is a common childhood illness, usually seen in kids aged 4 to 10, but it can happen in babies. It's caused by a virus called parvovirus B19, and the signature symptom is a red "slapped ...

Know the signs of teething and how to make nursing more comfortable for you and your baby while they are teething. Any parent who has breastfed a teething baby can tell you: Those pearly whites ...

Teething is an important milestone in a child’s life. Although it can be a painful time for the child and parents alike, how you care for your child’s teeth is important. According to pediatricians at ...

Every baby teethes differently—some barely notice it, while others act like it is the end of the world. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains why the experience varies so widely and how parents can ...