Get the basics on everything from keeping your child's heart healthy to some of the
heart problems that can affect kids. To start, it helps to learn how the heart works.
Sometimes, there's a problem with how a heart formed. This is called a heart defect. Mild defects might not need treatment. Otherwise, most heart defects are treated during infancy.
"What's the right weight for my child?" is one of the most common questions parents have. It seems like a simple one, but it's not always easy to answer.
Having a heart murmur means that the blood makes an extra noise as it flows through the heart. Most murmurs are normal. Sometimes a murmur happens because of a problem in the heart.