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Modern babies seem to require a lot of accessories! Car safety seats, multi-purpose strollers, cozy slings, soothing pacifiers, and jumpy swings - with all this stuff, we're bound to run into a few risks.

Children have thinner and more delicate skin than adults, so it's more sensitive to irritation. Here are the top 5 tips to help parents care for a child's sensitive skin.

Premature babies, or preemies, particularly those born before 37 weeks in the womb or those who are very small, need extra help. Find out more about your preemie's special needs.

You may have thought you had outgrown zits when you outgrew arguing with your parents about curfew. But pimples can persist into adulthood, and acne at any time in your life can leave physical and emotional scars.

During your pregnancy, enjoy the opportunity to nurture yourself and your growing baby with healthy food choices. Be good to both of you! Learn more about nutrition ahead of time to ensure your pregnancy is the best it can be.

Your infant scrapes her tiny, razor-sharp nails across her dry, red skin while she sleeps. Or your toddler son's skin has broken out in a scaly, red rash. You may be wondering, "Could it be eczema?" Learn more about this common skin condition to determine your next steps.

Starting to breast-feed your baby? Learn more about the benefits of breast-feeding and what to expect.

Do you have questions about managing breast-feeding problems? Learn more about dealing with milk supply, feeding, and breast pain issues, and find out when to call a lactation consultant.

There is no reason to watch your child suffer from a childhood disease if there is a good way to prevent it. And there are ways to prevent many of the conditions that used to be a common part of growing up. Vaccines have proven their effectiveness against childhood diseases time after time. As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

What should you do if you notice a rash on your child's skin? First, don't panic!