Babies

During pregnancy, the placenta is your baby's life support system, connecting mother's and baby's blood supply. Get the facts on the placenta's development, growth, and role in protecting your baby.

A new study shows breastfeeding for the first six months can save hundreds of baby's lives and billions of dollars each year.

The AAP is calling for the food industry to change the design and labels of foods that pose a choking risk to young children. Read on to discover the biggest choking hazards, and find ways to make them a little safer for your child.

Children's products are periodically recalled for healthy and safety reasons. When it comes to your kids' safety, the best defense is to stay informed. Here's a look at some of the most recent product recalls, as well as ways you can stay on top of safety issues as they occur.

A recent study released by the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found over half of SIDS cases occurred while the baby was co-sleeping with an adult or another child.

Print this developmental milestone chart, and check off each milestone as your child grows into her first year of life. It's important to remember that babies develop at different rates, and this printable represents general guidelines.

Moms and mothers-to-be have lots of questions about how a swine flu vaccine will affect their families. Get the facts about H1N1 vaccinations.

The common practice of circumcision has become a hot topic in recent years. Learn the pros and cons of circumcising your baby boy, and read the AAP's latest circumcision guidelines.

This list highlights everyday items that can become not-so-obvious threats to your child and tips to keep your baby safe.

Follow these necessary babyproofing steps to ensure your home is safe and kid-friendly.

Read up on the pros and cons of cloth and disposable diapers, and decide which works best for your family.

Breastfeeding is the healthiest, most natural choice for feeding your baby. However, breastfeeding in public is often viewed as inappropriate, and many mothers face harassment and discrimination. Read on to find out your rights regarding this hot-button issue.

If you decide to breastfeed, these tips and suggestions will help make this bonding experience easier on you and your baby.

The RotaTeq vaccine is recommended as part of routine childhood immunization in the U.S.