Children's Health Slideshows

For children with SMA, assistive devices -- walkers, wheelchairs, standers, and more -- are the key to staying active. Learn which ones may help your child.

Adaptive devices can help people with Pompe disease with mobile and daily life. Learn which ones might work for you.

Vaccines have helped keep kids from getting many childhood diseases. Now, adult diseases in children are becoming more common. Find out more about what they are and what’s causing them.

Teens can be exposed to meningitis in high school or college dorms. Learn what to do to prevent your child from getting sick during an outbreak.

Childhood and injuries go hand-in-hand. Click through to see some of the common injuries kids can get while playing sports, on the playground, and just being kids.

Do your kids have habits that gross you out? WebMD looks at some of the disgusting things kids commonly do.

Find out how to keep your kids safe from broken bones, no matter what sport they play.

Kids need sleep to grow, learn and be fit.

You want your child’s school lunch to taste great and give them all the energy and nutrients they need for a super school day -- without a lot of effort. It can be simple! WebMD shows you how.

Meet these famous folks, who haven’t let dyslexia stand in the way of success.

Enterovirus D68 is usually mild, but children with asthma are among those who are more likely to have serious complications. Get the facts on what it is, what causes it, what the symptoms are, when to call a doctor, and how it's treated.

Does your child have the cold or flu? Know how to ease their yucky symptoms so they feel better as they recover -– and when to call their doctor.

Is your kid up all night? See the top reasons children can't sleep -- including you. Blame snoring, nightmares, sleep apnea, or you!

Does your child have constipation, diarrhea, or a virus? See kids' digestion problems like vomiting and reflux so you know when to see a pediatrician.

The dirtiest places your kids may play might be in your own house. See the biggest germs traps, both inside and away from the home.

Plan for safety as you head out to your favorite water activity. Watch out for accidents. Think about eating and the heat. Prepare for any health needs.

Air pollution is likely worse inside your home than out. See how radon, secondhand smoke, and even air fresheners can harm your family's health.

See causes of skin rash, irritated skin, and eczema. Find out what chemicals in your cosmetics and home could be causing your child’s itchy skin.

See signs of childhood illnesses, including fever, nausea, and constipation. Find common symptoms and home treatment for your baby and toddler.

See what to expect as your child goes through puberty. Find out about the changes you'll see including growth spurts, acne, and more.

WebMD offers helpful tips to safely choose and use over-the-counter medicines and other remedies to help you treat your child’s cold or flu.

Whooping cough (pertussis) is on the rise. Can you recognize the symptoms? Is your baby protected? View this slideshow from WebMD to find out how to whip whooping cough.

Hives, ringworm, warts: just a few skin conditions often seen in babies and children. How can you recognize these common childhood conditions -- and is home treatment possible?

Croup, sore throat, glue ear and Kawasaki disease are among child illnesses parents must know. BootsWebMD has symptoms, pictures, and advice for when to seek medical advice.

WebMD has remedies for nausea and vomiting and tips on when to see a doctor. Pictures show home remedies and bust myths about treatments that don’t work.

Learn how to treat a head lice infestation and how to protect your child from future lice outbreaks.