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The doctor or nurse may ask you these questions at your baby's 1 month visit to make sure that you and your baby are well.... Details >

American Academy of Pediatrics  

The doctor or nurse may ask you these questions at your baby's 2 month visit to make sure that you and your baby are well.... Details >

American Academy of Pediatrics  

The doctor or nurse may ask you these questions at your baby's 4 month visit to make sure that you and your baby are well.... Details >

American Academy of Pediatrics  

This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center and informational requests concerning oral health issues. ... Details >

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center  

Get answers to common questions about babies and vaccines.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This page answers the most frequently asked questions by parents about the newborn screening test, often referred to as the PKU or heel-stick test.... Details >

Save Babies Through Screening Foundation, Inc.  

RSV is the leading cause of pneumonia and bronchiolitis in babies and is the most frequent cause of lower respiratory tract infections in children. To help protect your baby, here are some simple ste... Details >

PreemieCare  

The doctor or nurse may ask you these questions at your baby's 6 month visit to make sure that you and your baby are well.... Details >

American Academy of Pediatrics  

These questions will guide you in discussions with the pediatrician to make sure that you and your baby are well.... Details >

American Academy of Pediatrics  

Also available in: Spanish 

Milk, formula, juices, and other sweet drinks such as soda all have sugar in them. Sucking on a bottle filled with liquids that have sugar in them can cause tooth decay. This easy-to-read tip sheet pr... Details >

National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse

Also available in: Spanish - (PDF)   

These brochures are designed to provide mothers with information about how to ensure that their infant or young child enjoys the best possible oral health. Tips are provided on how to take care of an ... Details >

National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center  

Air travel with an infant typically is safe. However, there are medical and safety issues to consider. A doctor may advise against unnecessary air travel during the first two weeks of life, when a new... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  

Answers to commonly asked questions about shaken baby syndrome (SBS) including medical consequences, prevention and ways to get help and additional information related to SBS.... Details >

National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome  

Learn what to do if you notice crossed or wall eyes persisting in your infant.... Details >

Prevent Blindness America  

Pediatricians from the American Academy of Pediatrics provide answers to your health questions. ... Details >

American Academy of Pediatrics  

Also available in: Spanish - (PDF)   

Did you know that the leading causes of unintentional injury-related death for infants are suffocation, car crashes, drowning, fire or burn injury, falls, and poisoning? Many of these injuries are pre... Details >

Home Safety Council  

Get answers to some of the common questions that come up about newborn screening.... Details >

Genetic Alliance  

Bisphenol A, more commonly known as BPA, is a chemical that has been used for more than 40 years in the manufacture of many hard plastic food containers. While BPA is not proven to harm children or ad... Details >

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Also available in: Spanish 

The experience of breastfeeding is special for so many reasons – the joyful bonding with your baby, the cost savings, and the health benefits for both mother and baby. Read this article for tips and s... Details >

Office on Women's Health

Also available in: Spanish   

Yes, babies who are born prematurely (before the due date) may need special care during their first 2 years, especially if they were very small at birth (less than 3 pounds). Here's some advice on how... Details >

American Academy of Family Physicians  

This fact sheet answers common questions parents may have about circumcision. It addresses the benefits, risks, and care for the baby's circumcised and uncircumcised penis.... Details >

American Academy of Family Physicians  

The Community Services Locator is designed to help service providers and families find available national, state, and local resources that can address child and family needs. ... Details >

Maternal and Child Health Library  

Diaper Banks provide absorbent products to those who cannot afford to purchase them. Some diapers banks are focused on the needs of a newborn or small child, but many include adult incontinence produc... Details >

The Simon Foundation For Continence  

Also available in: Spanish   

How you feed your newborn is the first nutrition decision you will make for your child. Take a closer look at these guidelines for breastfeeding and bottle-feeding so you can make an informed decision... Details >

The Nemours Foundation  

Search for an American Academy of Pediatrics member pediatrician, pediatric sub-specialist, or pediatric surgical specialist in your area.... Details >

American Academy of Pediatrics  

Read this information to help get ready for the arrival of your new baby.... Details >

Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Also available in: Spanish 

Your baby should have a hearing screening within the first month of life. It's important to detect deafness or hearing loss as early as possible. ... Details >

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

Learn about newborn and infant development. Remember that babies do not develop at the same rate. There is a wide range of what is considered "normal."... Details >

National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Infant botulism is a rare illness that can occur when an infant ingests bacteria that produce a toxin inside the body. Since honey is a known source of the bacteria spores that cause botulism, it shou... Details >

The Nemours Foundation  

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Consumer Product Safety Commission are warning against the use of sleep positioning products for infants under 6 months old. These positioners place infa... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Under the InfantSEE program, AOA optometrists provide a comprehensive eye and vision assessment for infants within the first year of life regardless of a family's income or access to insurance. Use t... Details >

American Optometric Association  

This article offers information about how to breastfeed successfully.... Details >

Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Low-birthweight babies are at increased risk for serious health problems. Learn what you can do to reduce your risk of having a low-birthweight baby.... Details >

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation  

Find out which newborn screening tests are required by each state.... Details >

Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information

All states screen newborns for certain birth defects. When test results show that the baby has a birth defect, early diagnosis and treatment can make the difference between lifelong disabilities and h... Details >

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation  

Being a parent of a baby or a toddler can be both fun and hard work. If your child is age three or younger, these resources will help you learn how to give your child a healthy start to life.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Also available in: Spanish   

The Pregnancy & Newborn Health Education Center is an online guide to a healthy pregnancy developed by the March of Dimes, features information on planning a pregnancy and on prenatal and postnatal ca... Details >

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation  

As an expectant parent, there is so much to learn about caring for your unborn baby and even more to learn about caring for your newborn once you’re home from the hospital. Here is a timeline of tips ... Details >

First Candle/SIDS Alliance  

Also available in: Spanish - (PDF) 

Babies sleep safest on their backs. Here are 10 ways that you and others who care for your baby can reduce the risk of SIDS.... Details >

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health

This downloadable, English/Spanish brochure highlights safe sleep practices for parents and their infants.... Details >

First Candle/SIDS Alliance  

Every newborn in the U.S. receives a newborn screening test. Select the state initials on the map or the state name in the table below for newborn screening information in your state.... Details >

National Newborn Screening and Genetics Resource Center   

This publication answers questions about tests that could save your baby’s life, including why your baby needs newborn screening tests.... Details >

Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration

The Period of PURPLE Crying® is the phrase used to describe the point in a baby’s life when they cry more than any other time. Parents will learn about the normal crying curve, how to cope when emoti... Details >

National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome  

Know what to expect at your baby’s well-baby visit. ... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  

Find out how a lactation consultant can help you breastfeed your baby.... Details >

International Lactation Consultant Association  

Also available in: Spanish 

WIC provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, and referrals to health and other social services to participants at no charge. WIC serves low-income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, ... Details >

Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture