Children’s Health

Stay informed and keep your child happy and healthy with our comprehensive children’s health information.

Healthcare provider with stethoscope on toddler's back, listening to their lungs

March 6, 2026/Children’s Health

Croup vs. RSV: How To Tell the Difference

Both respiratory illnesses cause coughing, but croup brings a distinctive ‘barking’ sound

February 27, 2026/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Pumping at Work: Example Schedule and Helpful Tips

A flexible pumping schedule, the right gear and a few smart habits can make pumping at work smoother and more successful

Baby on their belly, holding teething ring up to their mouth

February 25, 2026/Children’s Health

Teething Doesn’t Cause Fevers — and Other Myths To Sink Your Teeth Into

Most teething symptoms are mild — fevers and other major symptoms are likely something else

Child holding popsicle up to their mouth

February 23, 2026/Children’s Health

What Your Kid Should Eat After a Tonsillectomy: A Day-By-Day Look

The ideal post-tonsillectomy diet is about helping your child stay as comfortable as possible, but in general, there are no diet restrictions after surgery.

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Baby sitting on floor crosslegged, with W sitting, or frog sitting, shown in background

February 17, 2026/Children’s Health

What Is W Sitting?

This common sitting position for kids can cause problems with joint health, muscle development and motor coordination

February 12, 2026/Children’s Health

Pulpotomy vs. Pulpectomy: What’s the Difference and Why Would Your Child Need One?

When baby teeth get damaged, these procedures can relieve pain and save space for adult teeth

Dentist giving a child a dental exam/cleaning

February 12, 2026/Oral Health

When Do Kids Start Losing Their Teeth?

Most kids start losing baby teeth around age 6 — but there’s some wiggle room in the timeline

Caregiver giving newborn a bath, gently removing cradle cap with comb

February 9, 2026/Children’s Health

How To Get Rid of Cradle Cap at Home

Gentle care, like moisturizing, washing and soft brushing, can help clear up cradle cap

Baby crawling across floor, with caregiver smiling on all fours behind them

February 6, 2026/Children’s Health

When Do Babies Start To Crawl? And Why Is It Important?

Most babies will crawl between 7 and 10 months old, but later can be normal, too

Caregiver and child preparing a salad together

February 5, 2026/Genomic Medicine

Foods To Eat and Avoid on a Phenylketonuria (PKU) Diet

People with PKU need to avoid high-protein foods, like meat, dairy, legumes and whole grains

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