Questions about how to care for the normal umbilical cord or navel in newborns. The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus.

Cord is still attached after 3 weeks. The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus

Umbilicus (navel) has a cloudy discharge or even some dried pus on the surface. The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus.

Questions about how to care for the navel in newborns. The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus.

A small red growth found in the navel after the cord falls off. The navel is also called the belly button or umbilicus.

A bulge or swelling in the area of the umbilicus (navel or belly button).

A bacterial infection of the bladder. Also called cystitis

A bacterial infection of the bladder. Also called cystitis

Pain, burning or stinging when passing urine. Suspect pain if a young child starts to cry while passing urine

Pain, burning or stinging when passing urine. Suspect pain if a young child starts to cry while passing urine

Vaccine Facts for Informed Decision-Making

A reaction to a recent immunization (vaccine) shot. Most reactions are at the injection site (such as pain, swelling, redness).

A reaction to a recent immunization (vaccine). Most reactions are at the shot site (such as pain, swelling, redness).

Vaccines can protect your child from 16 severe infections.

A pink rash that is all over the body. The rash is part of a viral illness.

Care advice on vomiting in children 1 to 5 years of age.

Care advice on vomiting in children 6 to 21 years of age.

Causes of and care advice on vomiting in breastfed babies.

Causes of and care advice on vomiting in formula-fed babies.

Irritation of the vulva (external genitals) from soap or other irritants. Mainly occurs in young girls before school age.

A wart on the bottom of the foot (plantar surface). Viral infection of the skin.

Warts are small raised growths that have a rough surface. Viral infection of the skin.

You want to stop bottle feeding, but your child resists. Here are some tips to help.

Weaning is the replacement of bottle feedings with drinking from a cup. It means an end to nipple feedings. Here are some tips to help.

Whining is a verbal temper tantrum. Compared to screaming tantrums, it’s a step up the developmental ladder. Some examples of whining behavior are: A child who won’t take No for an answer. He keeps repeating his demand for something you’ve told him he can’t have or do.

Wildfire smoke exposure, mainly from forest fires. The most common symptoms are coughing, a congested nose and watery eyes.

A break in the skin (a wound) shows signs of infection. Signs of infection include pus, spreading redness, increased pain or swelling, and fever.