Choosing a Car Seat
... Choosing a car seat for your newborn is one of the most important things you’ll do before your baby arrives. By law, you will need to have a properly installed car seat in your car before you can take...

Newborn Behavior
... Many new parents may not know what is considered "normal" newborn behavior. Babies develop at different rates, but they still display many of the same behaviors, so don’t be alarmed if your ...

Breastfeeding: The First Weeks
... Getting started The first weeks of breastfeeding are a learning time for you and your baby. You are learning how to care for and feed your baby, and your baby is discovering how to breastfeed and ask ...

The Well Baby Report: For Your 1-Month-Old
... What to expect at your ONE-month visit Here are a few things your doctor might discuss with you at the one-month visit. The umbilical cord and circumcision should be healed. Most babies are feeding we...

The Well Baby Report: For Your 1-Year-Old
... What to expect at your ONE-year visit Here are a few things your doctor might discuss with you at the one-year visit. Your toddler will probably begin walking soon. Make sure to take extra precautions...

Well Baby Report: 15 Month
... What to expect at your 15-month visit Topics you and your doctor may discuss at the 15-month visit include. Immunizations. Feeding concerns. Sleeping patterns. Your child should be falling asleep more...

Well Baby Report: 18-Month Guide
... What to expect at your 18-month visit Topics you and your doctor may discuss at your child''s 18-month visit include: Safety issues. Safety is a major concern. Read "toddler safety issues" (...

Well Baby Report: 2-Month Guide
... What to expect at your two-month visit Here are a few things your doctor might discuss with you at the two-month visit: A 2-month-old is ready to go outside once in a while. It’s an activity you and y...

Well Baby Report: 2 Week Guide
... What to expect at your two-week visit Topics you and your doctor may discuss before you leave the hospital or at your two-week visit include: Umbilical cord and circumcision care. Nutrition for your b...

The Well Baby Report: For Your Two-Year-Old
... What to expect at your two-year visit Here are a few things your doctor might discuss with you at the two-year visit. Your toddler might be ready for potty training. Watch for the signs detailed below...

The Well Child Report: For Your 3-Year-Old
... What to expect at your three-year visit Here are a few things your doctor might discuss with you at the three-year visit. Children at this age should have started toilet training. If you are having di...

Well Baby Report: 4-Month Guide
... What to expect at your four-month visit Here are a few things your doctor might discuss with you at the four-month visit. Within the next month your baby will likely be ready for solid foods. Now is t...

The Well Baby Report: For Your 4-Year-Old
... Your child’s development—What to expect at four years Your 4-year-old is continuing to explore the environment and to enjoy more social interactions. Play remains critical to social development. Your ...

Well Child Report: 5-Year Guide
... Your child’s development The beginning of the school-age years can be very exciting. Although physical growth during this time is not as rapid, tremendous social development occurs. Your child is lear...

The Well Baby Report: For Your 6-Month-Old
... What to expect at your six-month visit Here are a few things your doctor might discuss with you at the six-month visit. Your baby is probably eating solid foods, but is still not ready for cow’s milk....

Well Baby Report: 9 Month
... What to expect at your nine-month visit Topics you and your doctor may discuss at the nine-month visit include: Separation anxiety. Your baby may begin to have separation anxiety and fear of strangers...

Well-Baby: 2-Month Visit
... Hopefully, you''ve been getting enough rest so you can enjoy your baby''s smiling and laughing as he or she gets better at communicating with you. Keep playing with and talking to him or her; your bab...

Well Baby: Two-Week Visit
... You''ve had some time now to get used to the new addition to your family. Your baby should be eating every three to four hours and growing nicely. You do not need to worry about adding water or anythi...

Well-Baby: 4-Month Visit
... Welcome to the exciting world of a 4-month-old. By now you have probably noticed that your infant is much more active both physically and verbally. Not only does he or she respond to your approaches, ...

Well-Baby: 6-Month Visit
... Congratulations. Your infant is now 6 months old and developing into a little person. He or she is learning new motor skills and discovering the world around him or her. Developing hand-eye coordinati...

Diaper Rash
... What is a diaper rash? Diaper rash is the most common skin problem among infants. It is generally caused by moisture in the diaper area causing a wet environment that promotes bacterial growth. As its...

Umbilical Cord Appearance and Care
... What is the umbilical cord? During pregnancy, the umbilical cord is the baby’s lifeline to the mother. It transports nutrients to the baby and also carries away the baby’s waste products. It is made u...

Breastfeeding for a Lifetime of Good Health
... Breastfeeding is the natural way to feed your baby. It''s also good for your baby''s health and your health too. Most hospitals support and encourage breastfeeding, but the decision to breastfeed is u...