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• Bed-Sharing for Parents

  
  

  Bed-sharing increases the risk of sleep-related deaths, including SIDS. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends room-sharing without bed-sharing for the safest sleep environment.

• Choosing Safe Baby Products for Parents

  
  

  Choosing baby products can be confusing, but one consideration must never be compromised: your little one's safety.

• Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) for Parents

  
  

  SIDS is the leading cause of death among infants 1 month to 1 year old. Though SIDS remains unpredictable, you can help reduce your infant's risk.

• Household Safety: Preventing Burns, Shocks, and Fires for Parents

  
  

  Burns are a potential hazard in every home. In fact, burns - especially scalds from hot water and liquids - are some of the most common childhood accidents. Here's how to protect kids from burns.

• Sleep and Your 4- to 7-Month-Old for Parents

  
  

  By this age, your baby should be on the way to having a regular sleep pattern, sleeping longer at night, and taking 2 or 3 naps during the day.

• Sleep and Your 1- to 3-Month-Old for Parents

  
  

  At this age, babies generally have their days and nights straightened out. Many infants even "sleep through the night," which means 5 or 6 hours at a time.

• Sleep and Your 8- to 12-Month-Old for Parents

  
  

  Sleep problems are common in the second half of a baby's first year. It's best to respond to your baby's needs with the right balance of concern and consistency.

• Household Safety: Preventing Poisoning for Parents

  
  

  From fertilizer to antifreeze and medicines to makeup, poisonous items are throughout our homes. Here's how to protect your kids from ingesting a poisonous substance.

• Flat Head Syndrome (Positional Plagiocephaly) for Parents

  
  

  Babies can develop a flat spot on the back of their heads, usually from sleeping in the same position too long. Alternating your baby's sleep position and providing lots of "tummy time" can help.

• Colic for Parents

  
  

  Colic is common in babies - but that doesn't make it easier for parents to handle. Learn what colic is, what causes it, and what you can do about it.