"My 9-week-old son has a lump on the back of his head behind his right ear and also some smaller round ones. When I took him for his 2 mo appt I showed the doctor…

"I know fish is healthy to eat during pregnancy and breastfeeding in order to get omega-3 fats, but I heard that fish is contaminated with mercury, and that this can harm the baby. What should…

“My son is 5 months old and has severe recurring cradle cap. I use mustela foam bath shampoo and tried all the other remedies like cortisone cream, olive oil etc. but it didn’t work. Please…

"I bought a cradle cap shampoo today and then washed my almost 4-month-old daughter's hair that night, when I dried her hair I didn't put any oil on her scalp, normally I put Vaseline and…

“I have received the e-mail listed below several times from family and friends. Have you heard anything about this major Drug Recall? All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE are being recalled.” Yes, this…

"Hi, Matthew was one-year-old on January 15th and is still breastfeeding. He eats a wide variety of solid foods... although in smaller quantities lately. My question is do I have to give him cow's milk…

"My eight-month-old still does not seem interested in solids. I am breastfeeding, and he is gaining weight well. I am worried that my breast milk is not enough for him. Does he need the solid…

"After 10-11 months of nothing worse than a cold, my one-year-old daughter has had constant ear infections. I know that giving a child a bottle while lying down can contribute to ear infections, but what…

"I have a 4-month-old boy, who is exclusively breastfed and growing perfectly. At his 4-month visit to the pediatrician, the doctor told me to start him on a vitamin supplement (Tri Vi Sol), since he's…

"I am formula-feeding my baby. I have heard that formula companies are planning to add DHA and ARA (two essential fats) to formula next year. I have read how important these fats are for my…

"My 13-month-old son loves to eat deli sliced turkey and ham. I've been getting the packaged kind of deli meats, but I'm nervous that these are packaged with harmful preservatives, chemicals, etc. Is it safe…

"I'm looking for information on how to handle a young toddler's (14 months) need of having Daddy all to herself. This particular child spends all day with Mom, and when Daddy comes home, she won't…