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Before You Buy Humidifiers and Vaporizers
Young children commonly get about 6-8 colds and upper respiratory tract infections each year. Increasing the air moisture with a humidifier is a common way to help your child feel better when he is congested. Learn how to pick a humidifier for your baby.

Humidifiers and Vaporizers
Top picks when looking for a humidifier or vaporizer for your kids, which can help to treat cold symptoms and croup.

Before You Buy Children's Cold Medicines
Children's cold medicines, although they won't help your kids get better faster, they may make them feel better and help relieve common cold symptoms, such as a runny nose and cough.

Before You Buy Prescription Drugs
Learn how to save money on your children's prescription medications, including using generics, splitting pills, using a prescription drug benefit program, comparing prices and getting a three month supply.

Use Caution with Pain Relievers
Learn to avoid overdosing over the counter pain relievers with acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen, which are also available in OTC cold medicines.

Seven Steps to Safer Sunning
Seven steps to safer sunning to prevent sunburn and skin cancer, including avoiding the sun, using sunscreen, wearing a hat and sunglasses, covering up, avoiding artificial tanning and checking your skin regularly.

The Power of Accutane
Accutane (isotretinoin) is a powerful and effective medication for teens with uncontrollable or severe acne, but can also have powerful and serious adverse effects. Learn more about Accutane to help decide if it is the right medication for your child.

Before You Buy Children's Vitamins
What to know before you buy vitamins for your children. Important vitamins and minerals include iron, calcium, fluoride, and Vitamin A, C and D.

Pediatric Drug Information
The Consumer Drug Information Sheets posted on this site gives general information about newly approved prescription drugs that are commonly used in Pediatrics.