Children allergic to 1 type of shellfish, such as lobster, often react to other types as well. For that reason, your child should stay away from all shellfish.

When a child has a peanut allergy, any contact with peanuts may cause a life-threatening reaction. For that reason, your child must stay away from peanuts and anything that contains them.

When a child has a milk allergy, even a small amount of milk can cause a life-threatening reaction. For that reason, your child must stay away from dairy products and any foods likely to contain milk.

When a child has an egg allergy, eating even a small amount of egg can cause a life-threatening reaction. For that reason, your child must stay away from eggs and any foods that contain them.

In children with food allergies, the immune system mistakes a food as harmful and releases powerful chemicals into the bloodstream. These chemicals cause symptoms that may range from mild to life-threatening or even fatal.

Learn the treatment options if your child is born with a deformity of the hand or foot.

Your child was born with a foot deformity called calcaneovalgus. Learn how this condition is treated.

Your child was born with metatarsus adductus (MTA). This is a foot deformity (problem with the shape of the foot). The front part of the foot (called the forefoot) is hooked inward. The back part of the foot and ankle are normal.

Your child has a clubfoot. Learn the possible causes and treatment for this condition.

Read on to learn details about osteogenesis imperfecta, also called brittle bone disease.