illustration of sick kid with fever

Every child gets a fever from time to time, and usually it’s nothing to worry about. In fact, it’s the body’s way of fighting off infection such as viruses and bacteria, so it’s a sign your child’s immune system is revving up and acting appropriately. But it’s important to know what to do when this happens. Here are some fever dos and don’ts to help your child feel better.

sleeping boy with humidifier

Do humidifiers really help with colds?

When your child gets a cold, your first instinct might be to start up a humidifier or vaporizer to ease their congestion. But do humidifiers really help with colds? In most cases, they probably do not.
girl rubbing her eye

Does my child have pink eye?

Pink eye is very common, and kids who suffer from allergies may get it more frequently than most. Still, being a common infection doesn’t make it any less painful for kids or stressful for parents.

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