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.
Review Date: October 30, 2012
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.
Review Date: May 14, 2012
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.
Review Date: October 30, 2012
American Academy of Pediatrics
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 steps that parents and caregivers can take.
Review Date: September 26, 2011
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.
Review Date: October 30, 2012
American Academy of Pediatrics
These questions will guide you in discussions with the pediatrician to make sure that you and your baby are well.
Review Date: May 14, 2012
American Academy of Pediatrics
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 presents advice on how to protect your baby from tooth decay.
Review Date: November 12, 2012
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research - NIDCR
Air travel with an infant typically is safe. However, air travel during the first two weeks of life may not be advisable, as a newborn's body is still adjusting to life outside the uterus, and is especially vulnerable to the germs that circulate in the aircraft's recycled air.
Review Date: January 30, 2013
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.
Review Date: October 29, 2012
National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
Learn what to do if you notice crossed or wall eyes persisting in your infant.
Review Date: March 02, 2012
Prevent Blindness America
Pediatricians from the American Academy of Pediatrics provide answers to your health questions.
Review Date: June 27, 2012
American Academy of Pediatrics
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 preventable, and this guide provides safety essentials you need to know when caring for your baby.
Review Date: October 30, 2012
Home Safety Council - Safe Kids Worldwide
Get answers to some of the common questions that come up about newborn screening.
Review Date: October 11, 2011
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 adults, recent studies on subtle effects of low doses of BPA in laboratory animals have led federal health officials to express some concern about the safety of BPA.
Review Date: October 29, 2012
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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 suggestions on how to successfully breastfeed your baby.
Review Date: February 06, 2013
Office on Women's Health
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 to care for your baby when he or she comes home from the hospital.
Review Date: August 16, 2012
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.
Review Date: October 24, 2012
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.
Review Date: December 09, 2012
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 products.
Review Date: November 05, 2012
The Simon Foundation For Continence
LactMed is a database of drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. It gives information on the levels of such substances in breast milk and infant blood, and the possible harmful effects in the nursing infant.
Review Date: September 28, 2012
National Library of Medicine - NLM
National Institutes of Health
In the first few years of life most kids gain weight and grow much more quickly than they will later on. It is important to get help if your child does not reach developmental milestones.
Review Date: December 07, 2011
The Nemours Foundation
Learn how immunity against pertussis (whooping cough) is only obtained after a child has received all of the required doses. This brochure illustrates the importance of immunization for everyone in contact with infants and small children.
Review Date: January 31, 2013
National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition
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.
Review Date: August 09, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
Search for an American Academy of Pediatrics member pediatrician, pediatric sub-specialist, or pediatric surgical specialist in your area.
Review Date: December 04, 2012
American Academy of Pediatrics
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 should not be given to babies under 12 months of age.
Review Date: October 24, 2012
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 infants at high risk of suffocation.
Review Date: November 06, 2012
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 the InfantSEE doctor locator to find a provider near you.
Review Date: October 05, 2010
American Optometric Association
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.
Review Date: February 05, 2013
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
MOST offers a variety of online support forums for participants to post multiple birth related questions and receive responses from other parents of triplets or more.
Review Date: February 13, 2013
MOST (Mothers of Supertwins)
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 healthy development.
Review Date: April 25, 2012
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
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 care.
Review Date: December 19, 2011
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 that provides accurate and up-to-date information on infant health and survival.
Review Date: November 06, 2012
First Candle/SIDS Alliance
This downloadable, English/Spanish brochure highlights safe sleep practices for parents and their infants.
Review Date: July 20, 2012
First Candle/SIDS Alliance
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 emotions run high, and the dangers of shaking a baby.
Review Date: October 29, 2012
National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
