Even very young children can have high blood pressure. Medical problems such as heart or kidney disease are often the cause of high blood pressure in children younger than 10 years, explains MayoClinic.com. Blood pressure normally rises somewhat throughout childhood, but if your child has one or more risk factors for high blood pressure, his pediatrician may recommend more frequent blood pressure checks.

The stages of childhood bring plenty of opportunity for a child to bump or otherwise hurt his head. Fortunately, the skull is usually pretty good at protecting the brain from severe damage and many head injuries are minor. If your child bumps his head or gets a cut on his scalp, keep an eye on him and call your doctor if his condition worsens.

Chest congestion often occurs in toddlers with colds, influenza and other infections. This congestion makes breathing difficult and makes your toddler feel generally uncomfortable. Home remedies may help relieve the chest congestion without over-the-counter medications, which are not recommended for kids under 2. And these medications may cause serious side effects in kids under 6.

The first loose tooth marks a major step in a young child's life. Like many milestones, the age for the first lost tooth varies from child to child. Most kids fall within a general range for their first lost tooth, but many healthy children fall outside that normal range without any underlying problems.

Soft, baby-smooth skin often comes to mind when you think of toddlers, but even young kids get occasional dry skin. Toddlers face a higher risk for dry skin during colder months, but extremely dry skin can strike at any time of year. Skin dryness leaves toddlers feeling itchy. Control your toddler's dry skin and prevent future bouts to keep him more comfortable.

For some children, despite their parents' best efforts, sleep doesn't come easily. If your child's attempt to fall into a restful slumber results in a struggle each night, he may suffer from a sleep disorder. While the FDA does not recommend any sleeping medications for children, some doctors opt to use sleep-aid medicine in an "off-label" fashion. When a doctor uses a drug "off-label," he is using the drug in a way that it wasn't originally intended. These "off-label" sleep aids likely pose little risk to your child and, with a doctor's guidance, may prove to be the answer to his struggles.

Earaches often affect toddlers for a variety of reasons. Pinpointing the exact cause of the pain becomes more challenging if your toddler isn't able to express himself verbally. Some toddlers lack the ability to express where the pain is located at all. Learning to spot the signs of toddler ear pain and what to do about it gets your child back on the road to recovery.

That cold may not be a cold. Fabric allergies cause similar symptoms. The runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing are not the only problems that come from fabric allergies. Skin rashes are another symptom. In many cases the problem isn't the actual fabric but the chemicals on the fabric. Understanding the signs of fabric allergies and what to do about it will help you find relief.

Prescription eye drops treat certain conditions such as pink eye in toddlers. Getting the drops into your toddler's eyes is usually a challenge. Toddlers struggle to sit still and keep their eyes open so the drops can fall in and do their work. Preparation and toddler-friendly methods of applying the eye drops make it possible to get the medicine in place.

Kids experience a range of aches and pains during childhood, and abdominal pain is a frequent complaint. Most pains in the abdominal area don't represent a medical emergency, but in certain situations, immediate medical attention is necessary. Understanding the implications of abdominal pain and the other symptoms to watch for will help you decide if your child needs immediate care.