The weather’s warm and you’re ready to grab a Sippy cup and head outside.  Whether you’re hitting the playground, the beach, or the nature trail, you’ll need to know and follow these tips for the safest summer environment. Some sun exposure on a daily basis is beneficial to your health.  Aim for at least 15 minutes [...]

Are you excited to be expecting your first child – that’s great!  To give yourself the best chance for a healthy pregnancy and baby , the Baby Center Medical Advisory Board has put together a list of some important things you should consider in advance to give yourself the best chance. Schedule a preconception visit. - [...]

Keeping your home environment germ-free will help protect your child from illness and save you from too many trips to the pediatrician. In the Bathroom Even in the morning rush, it's important to keep the bathroom clean to control germs. Here are some must-dos for your kids. Turn on the fan or crack a window after [...]

Having trouble getting your baby to sleep at night? You’re not alone. Infancy is a difficult time for babies and their sleep patterns, so it’s normal to have some problems with it at first. Make Sure Your Baby is Safe. First, try to figure out if anything is seriously wrong. Although all babies cry at night [...]

So, you are preparing to welcome your new baby home soon. Congratulations! You’ve been busy decorating the nursery with furniture and other essentials. Don’t make the mistake of putting off the purchase of your crib mattress and bedding until the end and then pick up whatever your local large-scale retailer has on its shelves. There is [...]

SIDS is the unexpected, sudden death of a healthy baby under age 1 in which an autopsy does not show an explainable cause of death. SIDS remains the leading cause of death in infants under one year old in most countries throughout the world. Causes, Incidence, and Risk Factors The cause of SIDS is unknown, although [...]