Baby and Child Care

As a baby boy grows in the womb, his testicles typically move from the lower belly into the scrotum, the pouch of skin below the penis. However, sometimes one or both [...]

An umbilical hernia is a common condition that occurs when part of the intestines protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles near the belly button. This condition [...]

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a rare congenital heart defect that affects about 1,000 babies in the United States each year. In this condition, the left side of a [...]

As a new parent, it's normal to feel nervous about bathing your baby or trimming their tiny nails. This guide will help you master these essential baby care tasks with [...]

Polio, a highly infectious disease caused by a virus, was once the leading cause of disability in the United States. Thanks to the introduction of the polio vaccine in 1955, [...]

Birthmarks are colored skin spots that are either present at birth or develop shortly after. They come in various colors, including brown, tan, black, pale blue, pink, white, [...]

In recent years, the number of children diagnosed with type 2 diabetes has increased significantly. According to the CDC, more than 208,000 people younger than 20 have [...]

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is an eye disorder that primarily affects premature babies born before the 31st week of pregnancy and weighing less than 2 3/4 pounds. In the [...]

Shaken baby syndrome is a severe form of brain injury that occurs when a baby or young child is violently shaken. This abusive head trauma can lead to serious, long-lasting [...]

Knowing how to recognize the signs of drowning and provide proper first aid can save a life. In this guide, we'll cover what drowning looks like, when to call 911, and [...]