Hearing Loss

Learn more about what your child hears and sees, plus how you can spot a problem.

Listen up! Here's what you need to know to prevent ear infections.

What she should be hearing -- and what might signal a problem.

... surprised to find out that hearing loss is the most common birth defect. Every day, about 33 babies are born... percent of new and expectant moms ranked hearing loss as their top concern about their child's health... is severely deaf in both ears. Hearing loss can also be caused by many nonhereditary factors, including...

Anything out of the ordinary can be alarming when it shows up in a newborn, but it's often nothing to worry about. We'll fill you in on what warrants a call to the pediatrician.

Could your child have an undetected hearing problem?

Dr. Alan Greene answers the question, Could loud noises damage my baby's ears?

A stunning, month-by-month photo gallery of pregnancy.

Tired of your baby staying awake late into the night? Learn how to get him (and you!) a good night's sleep with these baby sleep solutions.

It's never too early to start a bedtime routine with your baby. In fact most babies will be receptive to a schedule around 6-8 weeks. Bedtime routines calm your child and prepare him for a good night's sleep, which is vital to happiness (both yours and Baby's) in the morning!

Your toddler is constantly developing and reacting to the world around him. With such quick development, every day is a new adventure. We outline some of the most exciting milestones so you know what to expect.

Check out some of our favorite books for toddlers.

Reading together not only creates a perfect excuse for snuggle time, it boosts your child's imagination and critical thinking skills. Check out these stories recommended by the Quicklists Consulting Committee, a subset of the American Library Association, as perfectly age-appropriate for promoting your little one's emotional and language development.

Trust us -- we know these top tips work! We tapped the experts -- Parents.com readers, who swear by each and every one.

Watch for these milestones to occur between 18-24 months.

It's practically a parental rite of passage: opening your baby's diaper and seeing his sweet little bottom covered in red splotches. Welcome to the world of diaper rash. Before you start questioning your parenting skills (or running to the emergency room), remember that the rash is harmless if treated. Most babies get a diaper rash at some point but won't continue to get it once they're toilet trained.

What does that wheezing, hacking, or barking mean?