Children's Health

Worried about meningitis outbreaks on college campuses? WebMD gives you tips on what your college-bound kid needs to know to stay safe.

When a doctor in the Netherlands tweeted this stark X-ray shot of a “button” or “disk” battery lodged in a child’s esophagus, people took notice. Her post has been retweeted more than 8,000 times since early January.

WebMD explains the use of a nebulizer and offers guidelines parents can use to help their child benefit from this asthma treatment. Here’s how to make the experience more pleasant for your child.

Learn some of the reasons why your child's doctor may suggest an operation to help heal his broken bone.

Get tips on how to take care of your child after he breaks a bone, including when to apply ice, what to do about itchy skin under a cast, and how to ease pain.

How to recognize the warning signs of 'dry drowning' and 'secondary drowning,' which can happen hours after your child has left the pool.

Stomach flu isn’t really a ‘flu.’ It’s gastroenteritis and can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or a parasite.

Here's what all parents need to know.

How to avoid allergens, find hidden triggers, and give your child proper nutrition.

Understanding what doctors look for in diagnosing early puberty and what treatments can stop it.

Can obesity in children as young as 2 or 3 raise the risk of early puberty? See what the experts think.

New research shows children in the U.S. are over the limit on sugary beverages.

Many kids pretend to be ill to skip school, but some symptoms you just can’t hide. We tell you how to know if your kid is sick or faking it.

The top ways of keeping your kids from getting sick are washing hands and getting those flu shots.

Tips to soothe your little one and ease your stress during vaccinations.

We all vomit. But why does it happen? When should I see a doctor? How can I stay comfortable? We’ve got your answers.

For school-age kids, maintaining a healthy weight is as important as earning good grades -- maybe more so.

Hearing loss poses an extra challenge for kids. But it doesn't have to hold them back. You can help. Here’s how.

A stuffy nose is a common problem for children under the age 3. WebMD shows you how to ease congestion and help your baby breathe easier.

Your baby or toddler may need to see a doctor for her symptoms. WebMD shows you when she needs to be seen and when you can stay home.

Giving medicine to a baby can be a little overwhelming. WebMD helps take away the anxiety so you feel confident in treating your little one.

Kids can get started with light weights early for stronger muscles, bones, and bodies. WebMD has the details.

Is SPD a real childhood crisis or just the latest trend in diagnoses?

WebMD shares facts on 9 childhood illnesses you may not know about: RSV, fifth disease, croup, scarlet fever, impetigo, Kawasaki disease, Reye's syndrome, whooping cough, and hand, foot, and mouth disease.

When colds, cough, fever, or flu strike your child, soothe symptoms with these simple home treatments.