Your Kid's Body

• How to Take an Oral Temperature

  Taking an oral temperature is easy in an older, cooperative child. Most kids can have their temperature taken this way when they’re about 4–5 years old. Here’s how to do it.

• Is It OK for My Child to Use Skin Care Products?

  Many kids today want to try out skin care products, but some aren’t safe for them.

• Keratosis Pilaris

  Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition that causes tiny bumps, often on the upper arms, thighs, buttocks, or cheeks. Learn the symptoms and treatments.

• My Child Wants to Grow Taller. What Should I Say?

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• Nutrition & Fitness (Topic Center)

  You know the importance of exercising and eating nutritious foods, but do you know how to raise a healthy and active child? Get practical advice and tips.

• Overweight and Obesity

  Preventing kids from becoming overweight means making choices in the way your family eats and exercises, and how you spend time together.

• Taking Your Child’s Temperature

  All kids get a fever from time to time. Find out about taking your child’s temperature, safely and accurately.

• The Spleen

  The spleen is a fist-sized organ in the upper left part of the belly under the ribcage. It helps protect the body by clearing worn-out red blood cells and other foreign bodies (such as germs) from the bloodstream.

• What Is Collagen?

  Collagen is a protein in the body that helps make bones strong.

• What to Do About Nausea

  Nausea or feeling sick to the stomach often happens before kids throw up (vomit). It’s rarely serious. Learn how to treat nausea in children.