Advice and resources to help you care for your young infant, including feeding and sleep routines, starting solids, developmental milestones, safety issues and dealing with common problems, like reflux, diaper rashes, constipation and ear infections.
Review some basic baby feeding schedules so that you know when to start giving your baby cereal, vegetables, fruits, and table foods, and how much breastmilk or formula he should be drinking.
As much as experts have been stressing that you put your baby to sleep on her back, it is likely a bit surprising that you sometimes hear about the importance that your baby also spend some time on his stomach, which is called tummy time.
The Ages and Stages Photo Gallery will help you view other children at all of the different parenting ages and stages and get more information about all of the common issues and problems that you may face at different times as your child grows up.
Our infant well child visit checklist makes it easy to record all of your questions and concerns and bring it to your visit with your pediatrician, whether it is the two week or two, four, six, nine, or twelve month checkup. It also includes a handy spot to record your child's height and weight and any vaccines he was given.
What to expect from the growth and development of your child at two months.
What to expect from the growth and development of your child at four months.
What to expect from the growth and development of your child at six months.
What to expect from the growth and development of your child at nine months.
What to expect from the growth and development of your child at twelve months.
Review the changes in baby sleep schedules from newborns to older infants so that you know what to expect and when your baby should be sleeping through the night.
A photo of a baby smiling, a developmental milestone that most babies reach by the time that they are six to eight weeks old.
A photo of a baby laughing, a developmental milestone that many babies reach by the time that they are six to twelve weeks old.
A photo of a baby rolling over, a developmental milestone that most babies reach by the time that they are two to six months old.
A photo of a baby sitting up, a developmental milestone that most babies reach by the time that they are five and a half to seven months old.
Submit your parenting tips for coping with common issues and problems related to parenting an infant, such as feeding, teething, colic, and diaper rashes, etc. What worked for you?
The use of BPA has become controversial, as there is a concern that BPA can leach out plastic and into baby formula, juice, food, and other substances inside plastic containers made with BPA.
Learn more about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and how you can reduce your baby's risk of developing SIDS, including the new American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations that advise against cosleeping, bedsharing, and side/stomach sleeping, and actually encourages pacifier use.
Check symptoms and treatment of crying in infants in the Crying in Infants section of the About.com Symptom Checker.
Review the issue of whether it is better for babies to suck their thumb or fingers vs using a pacifier.
Although cradle cap is often a very mild condition that simply causes a little flaking on a baby's scalp, some infants can have more extensive cradle cap with thick scaling that distresses some parents. Learn about the symptoms and treatments for children with cradle cap.
Review the issue of whether it is better for babies to suck their thumb or fingers vs using a pacifier.
Review the common causes of diaper rashes in infants, what might cause a persistent rash, and tips to prevent and treat your child's diaper rash.
Positional plagiocephaly can cause your child's head to be flat and can often be prevented and treated by helping your child spend less time in the same position on his back.
Thrush is a common infection that causes white patches inside a child's mouth. Learn about treating and preventing this common yeast infection.
Review the causes and treatments for baby acne.
Mobile baby walkers, although fun for babies, can put your child at big risk of getting injured. Do you use one? Should they be banned? Review this important issue.
With so many infant products on the market, it can be hard to choose the right baby products and gifts for infants and babies. Your About Guide to Baby Products has advice and reviews on the best infant clothing, toys and more to help you make smart choices for your baby.
A feeding guide for your baby's first year, including foods to avoid and the amounts of breast milk, formula, cereal, fruits, vegetables and meats that you should be giving each month.
Raise your family the frugal way and discover a world of kid and baby bargains, affordable education and low-cost pet care.
Although there aren't necessarily any "best" baby products or essential baby products that you just can't do without, there are some that are rather helpful and will make taking care of your baby a bit easier. Learn how to use these baby products, including a car seat, stroller, playpen, swing, jumper, and sling safely.
A week by week guide to your baby, including information on feeding your baby, developmental milestones, safety, childhood illnesses, common problems, and vaccines.
