infant

  1. Children's Health

    Infant death rate down

    By Kristen Fischer on Apr 18, 2013
    A new report states that infant mortality rates declined 12% in the U.S. over the last six years.
  2. Children's Diseases & Illnesses

    Is drinking OK for baby?

    By Kristen Fischer on Apr 17, 2013
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    A British study suggests that light drinking while pregnant doesn't harm child development.
  3. Children's Health

    Moms skip elective deliveries

    By Kristen Fischer on Apr 11, 2013
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    When women know the risks of elective delivery, they are more likely to let nature take its course.
  4. Road Trips & Air Travel

    How to travel with an infant

    By Sarah Brooks on Jan 16, 2013
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    Just the mere thought of traveling with an infant sends most of us into a panic. Fortunately, with a little bit of preparation, it...
  5. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Parenting Guru: Too old for a pacifier?

    By Julie Weingarden Dubin on Feb 28, 2012
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    If a child is walking and talking, does he need a pacifier planted in his mouth? Tanya Remer Altmann, M.D., author of Mommy Calls:...
  6. Baby & Toddler

    5 Tips to establish a back-to-work baby schedule

    By Michelle Maffei on Sep 21, 2011
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    Now that your maternity leave is coming to an end, is your newborn ready for big changes to her baby schedule? Earlier wake times,...
  7. Baby & Toddler

    Newborn head control

    By Michelle Maffei on Sep 21, 2011
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    When your newborn arrives, all your love seems to be wrapped up in a squirmy package, especially because newborn head control is...
  8. Baby & Toddler

    Sleep, interrupted: How to help baby get back in a sleep routine

    By Ann Douglas on Jun 7, 2011
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    Sleep is often interrupted by teething or illness, so how do you get your baby back on track? Ann Douglas, author of The Mother of...
  9. Baby & Toddler

    7 affordable nursery updates for spring

    By Michelle Maffei on Apr 28, 2011
    You've nested, you've delivered, and you've adjusted to life with the newest member of your family. And, now that you finally feel...
  10. Parenting Humor

    Stroller addicts anonymous

    By Minsun Park on Apr 26, 2011
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    My name is Minsun, and I'm a recovering Stroller Addict. As a former stroller-whore, I struggle with the constant compulsion to...
  11. Baby & Toddler

    Preventing flat spots on baby's head

    By Ann Douglas on Apr 23, 2011
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    Does your baby seem to have a head that's flatter on one side than the other? Positional plagiocephaly is a term used to describe...
  12. Parenting Humor

    My Blackwell moment: From fashionable to frumpy

    By Minsun Park on Apr 20, 2011
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    I used to think pregnancy would be the blackest chapter in my personal fashion history. But now I know that it was merely a dress...
  13. Toys & Play

    The importance of playtime for your little one: The first year

    By Kim Grundy on Apr 20, 2011
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    You ensure your baby is securely buckled up into his carseat for the half-hour drive to go shopping. You give him plenty of treats...
  14. Toys & Play

    Your baby's first outdoor experiences

    By Monica Beyer on Apr 7, 2011
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    Spring is here, summer will follow soon enough and you're eager to burst the bonds of winter and explore nature with your new baby....
  15. Baby Gear

    Expectant mom’s guide to baby gear

    By Mary Fetzer on Mar 29, 2011
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    Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the choices in baby gear? From feeding to cribs, strollers and car seats, we sort through all...
  16. Baby & Toddler

    SIDS deaths peak on New Year’s Day

    By Kim Grundy on Dec 28, 2010
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    Researchers have discovered that Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) deaths increase 33% on New Year’s Day. Find out the cause of...
  17. Children's Diseases & Illnesses

    Child vs. infant medication

    By Julie Kraut on Dec 5, 2010
    Your baby’s sick. It has to be one of the worst feelings in the world. You want to treat him or her as quickly and effectively as...
  18. Babysitters and Childcare

    Finding part-time childcare

    By Michelle Ehrich on Sep 28, 2010
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    Finding childcare on a part-time basis is a lot harder than finding a full-time childcare provider. So how can you find the right...