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Baby Health & Safety

Checklists and Printable Resources
Babysitter's Information Sheet
Holiday Safety Tips
Family Car Safety Checklist
Infant/Child Immunization Schedule

Dental Health
Dental Dangers: Why Taking Care of Baby?s Teeth Starts Now
Dental Essentials: Caring For Your Baby's Teeth Before They Appear
Ouch, Teething Hurts! Relieving Baby's Pain
Taking the Bite out of Teething Pain
Quiz:Tooth Time! How Much Do You Know About Those Pearly Whites?

General Health
AAP Issues New Circumcision Recommendations
All Stopped Up: Nasal Congestion in Infants
Baby's First Tests: What You Can Expect During Your Hospital Stay
Baby, It?s Cold Outside! Winter Skin Care for Mom and Baby
Be Aware! Burn Prevention Tips From SAFE KIDS
Beware of Soft Vinyl (PVC) Teethers and Soft Vinyl (PVC) Rattles
Black/White Birth Weight Differences
Chiropractic Care for Babies: Ensuring your baby's optimum development
Circumcision Painful for Babies
A Double Shot: Combined Vaccines: The Latest in Immunization
An Even Dozen: Tips From the Surgeon General for a Safer, Healthier Mom and Baby
Get Moving! 5 Tips for Raising Active Kids
Get Organized! Keeping Baby's Health Records in Check
Hot, Hot, Hot! Safely Surviving a Heat Wave
Hypospadias: Identifying and Treating This Male Genital Anomaly
Germbusters! There?s no such thing as being too clean
Healthy Bacteria: Where to Find it and Why Babies Need It
How to Know a Health Professional is not Supportive of Breastfeeding
Immunization: On the Record ? Preventative Measures to Keep Your Children Healthy
Infant Massage: The Therapy of a Loving Touch
Newborn Circumcision: A Parent?s Guide to Proper Care
On the Record: The Risks and Benefits of Infant Immunizations
Picking Your Pediatrician: Finding the Doctor That's Right For Your Baby
Schedule of Childhood Vaccinations
Vaccines: What's Best for Baby?
What to Expect at the Doctor?s Office
When to Call the Doctor

General Safety Issues
American Red Cross Urges Caution During Sweltering Summer: The Elderly and the Very Young Are the Most Susceptible to Heat Illness
Clip This! Carseat Safety
Facts on Lead
Flying With Babies and Toddlers
Keeping Cool: Babies at the Beach
Keeping Your Child Safe
A Safe Ride: 10 Tips for Keeping Baby Secure in the Car Seat
Safety First: At Home and on the Road ? Part One
Safety First: At Home and on the Road ? Part Two
Quiz:Safety and Hazards
Ten Tips Toward Baby Safety

Home Safety Issues
Baby Walkers: Hazardous to Your Baby's Health
Better Safe Than Sorry: Getting Started on Childproofing Your Home
Creating the Home Medical Kit: Have What You Need At Your Fingertips
Health Hazards in Hiding: 10 Things You Can Do Today to Raise a Healthy Child
Safely You May Rest: Crib Cautions and Considerations
SIDS: Facts and Prevention

Illnesses, Diseases & Disorders
  The Delicate Cycle: Babies Infected With HIV
Ear Infections Are a Pain! How to Spot and Treat a Common Infant Ailment
The Golden Child: Identifying and Treating Jaundice
Hemochromatosis: Raising Awareness of This Genetic Disorder
Kidney Reflux in Infants: It's Treatable ? and Curable!
More Parents Should Know About RSV
Oral Thrush: Preventing and Treating This Common Condition
The Risks of RSV: Watching for Signs of Respiratory Syncytial Virus
RSV: Battling the Wintertime Bug

Medication Issues
Down The Hatch
A Prescription Primer: A Guide to Commonly Prescribed Medications for Children
Kids Aren't Just Small Adults: How to Administer Children's Medications Safely