Common questions asked about normal birthmarks in newborns. Note: Rashes such as baby acne are not covered here.
Read MoreThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.
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Newborn Birthmarks
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Newborn Hearing Screening and Your Baby
Before you bring your newborn home from the hospital, your baby needs to have a hearing screening.
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Newborn Illness - How To Recognize
How infections and other serious diseases can present in newborns
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Newborn Nasal Congestion - Normal
Information and guidance on nasal congestion in newborns.
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Newborn Rashes
Common questions asked about normal skin rashes in newborns. Note: Mongolian spots and birthmarks are not covered here.
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Newborn Reflexes and Behaviors
Common questions asked about newborn noises, reflexes and behaviors. These are normal and not signs of illness.
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Next Stop Adulthood: Tips for Parents
Parents need to give up much of the control over many of their young adult's decisions. But parents still worry about their child's safety, health, and success. This is where you need to trust the job you have done as a parent.
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Norovirus—Child Care and Schools
A virus that causes diarrhea and vomiting. A leading cause of diarrhea in the United States.
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Nose Allergy (Hay Fever)
An allergic reaction of the nose. Main symptoms are an itchy nose, clear discharge and sneezing.
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Nose Foreign Body Removal
Child put a foreign body (FB) in their nose. The child tells the parent or the parent see a strange object in child’s nose. Your doctor or nurse says it is safe to try to remove it at home. That’s only helpful for small, harmless objects.
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