healthy baby

Feature

• 5 Healthy Baby Holders You Need Now

  From bassinet to bouncy seat and beyond, we've rounded up the best products to hold your baby when you can't.

• Is Your Baby Sleeping Safely?

  Learn what baby needs for a good night's sleep, along with our recommendations for top crib products.

• 7 Painful Realities of Postpartum Recovery

  What will you face during the days and weeks after recovery? We share the realities (no sugar-coating!) -- and tips to help you feel better.

• 4 Babywearing Styles That Support Baby’s Health

  There are so many wraps, slings, and front carriers to choose from these days -- and for good reason. Baby wearing is convenient for you and great for your little one.

• Why You Should Establish Baby’s Sleep Schedule Now

  Learn how to get your new baby into a regular sleep routine -- before problems have a chance to set in.

• Soothe Baby Colic: 4 Easy Infant Massages

  Find out how certain types of touch can calm even the most colicky infants.

• 9 Healthy Baby Gadgets You Need Now

  These essential baby gizmos add the finishing touches to any modern nursery.

• Baby Car Seat Safety: What Every New Parent Needs to Know

  Having and installing the proper car seat saves lives. Get informed before you bring baby on board.

• 5 Common (but Scary!) Baby Skin Conditions -- Explained

  “Smooth as a baby’s bottom,” goes the saying. So what are all those bumps?! Learn what’s going on -- and what to do about it.

• What Does Your Baby See?

  Baby's vision develops dramatically in the first year. Learn what she sees -- and how you can help stimulate her sense of sight.

• Normal Baby Spit-up: Is Your Baby Healthy?

  Pediatric gastroenterologist Graciela Wetzler, M.D., explains the causes of infant vomiting -- and how to alleviate it.

ExpertQA

• Help! I need baby feeding advice: Does my baby need anything other than breast milk?

• What is combination feeding, and is it good for my baby and me?

• What do changes in baby’s bowel movements mean?

Community Center

• Are you talking to your baby enough?

• When did your baby start to sleep through the night?

• Do you feel like you know when to call your infant’s doctor?

• Have you thoroughly baby-proofed your home?

• Are you at all concerned about baby vaccines?