Baby

Letting children learn to swim early protects them from drowning. But that's not enough on its own. What else parents should consider.

Fatherhood dramatically changes the male brain, according to a recent study from Germany.

The Baby Pilot program assists parents after childbirth with counseling and practical support, ensuring a good start to family life.

Do trees lead to healthier babies? A new study aimed to investigate this question more closely, yielding interesting results.

In a lotus birth, the newborn is not separated from the placenta. A gynecologist explains the benefits and risks.

Movement is essential for babies. Expert advice, age-appropriate games, and common mistakes to avoid.

The syndrome is the most common acquired heart disease in childhood. It starts with harmless symptoms that, however, can become dangerous.

Sunburn in children is not uncommon. FITBOOK explains how to effectively keep UV radiation at bay.

Early Education, Exercise, Vaccination: These Topics Dominated the 2025 Children's Health Summit. FITBOOK Was There and Reports.

Babies Communicate Through Crying–Experts Offer Tips on Managing Stress and Finding Help

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: Expert Tips for a Safe Sleep Environment, Proper Pacifier Use, Breastfeeding, Vaccinations, and More

A market analysis reveals that many children's cookies contain little whole grain. Examples of such health-sounding claims on children's cookies include:

Antibiotic resistance in children can become very dangerous. This is demonstrated by a study that published figures on previous fatalities.

Often hard to detect but potentially deadly: How pneumonia presents in children. Preventive measures that help.

Which Vaccinations Are Best for Children and When: Everything You Need to Know About the Vaccination Schedule, Explained by FITBOOK Author Sabine Winkler

Sudden High Fever, Then Rash: Everything About Causes, Symptoms, and Proper Treatment of Three-Day Fever in Children

How to Recognize a Urinary Tract Infection in Children and What to Do About It: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

There are neither medications nor a vaccine against adenoviruses—yet all children are exposed to this persistent pathogen.

Eye Cancer in Children Often Goes Undetected: Arian's Story Highlights the Importance of Early Detection

Rotavirus causes diarrhea, vomiting, and severe abdominal pain–and it can be particularly dangerous for children under the age of two.

When a baby's forehead feels hot, it often sets off alarm bells for most parents—here's what to keep in mind when dealing with a fever.

Chickenpox causes itchy blisters and fever—particularly dangerous for newborns. Learn more about transmission and protection here.

Young children tend to swallow inedible items—parents can give them activated charcoal to treat mild poisoning.

A study has, for the first time, examined the extent to which asthma affects children's memory—with alarming results.

When parents notice their baby has a misshapen head, they often worry. However, there is usually no cause for concern.

Alzheimer typically occurs when people are older, but certain childhood events may apparently contribute to its development.

Can "secondary drowning" occur while splashing in the bathtub? A pediatrician explains how to recognize an emergency.

Umbilical cord blood contains stem cells that can help children and adults with blood cancer. Here's what storage costs and how the process works:

Should you raise a baby or toddler on a vegan diet, or not? This is a question many parents who are vegan themselves often ask. What do experts say?