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Milestones: Red Flags to Watch For
While young children can reach milestones at different ages, the CDC says you should talk to your doctor and consider an early-intervention evaluation if your child displays any of these signs or has a dramatic loss of skills.
Baby Sleep Myths Every Parent Should Know
Grandparents, friends, and society flood parents with well-meaning advice, but how can Mom and Dad be sure they are receiving accurate information? With help from Dr. Andrew Adesman and his book "Baby Facts", we separate baby myths from reality.
Raising a Son with a Special Heart: An Interview with Bret Baier
Bret Baier's life as a father changed when his first son, Paul, was born with five congenital heart defects a few years ago. The Fox News anchor of Special Report with Bret Baier talks to Parents.com to promote awareness of a common (but rarely detected) birth defect and how he balances parenthood with raising a toddler who has congenital heart disease.
Baby Bedtime Mistakes to Avoid
Most babies are ready to sleep through the night by 3 to 4 months -- if their parents let them. Learn how these common mom-and-dad errors can turn your baby into a poor sleeper.
50 Simple Ways to Make Your Baby Smarter
Infant-development experts believe that the first years of a child's life are a prime time for learning, but sometimes it may be hard to think of new ways to stimulate your baby. Let these fun -- and scientific -- activities will inspire you.
Growth Charts
Our child growth chart will calculate your child's height and weight percentile.
Understanding Newborn Sleep
Restful sleep is crucial to your baby's development during the first months of life. Check out this guide for everything you need to know about newborn sleep.
5 Moves for Flat Abs
Pregnancy does a number on your core. New mom and fitness expert Sara Haley recommends exercises that target the transverse abdominal, the innermost stomach muscles that act like a corset, cinching everything together. Perform these moves three times a week for a show-off stomach. If you've recently given birth, get your doctor's approval first.
10 Reasons to Call the Doctor Now
Is your child sick enough for a late-night call to the pediatrician? If you're really worried about your child, it's always better to call -- pediatricians expect to be awakened in the middle of the night. In fact, doctors say that many parents don't recognize some of the most serious medical situations. Here are the top 10 symptoms pediatricians want you to call about right away.
Create-a-Baby-Name Quiz
Girl and Boy name suggestions, take our quiz and find the names for your newest family member.
When Your Kid Seems Different
You've probably been told not to compare your child with anyone else's. But when she really seems to be lagging behind other kids, it's important to get her the help she needs quickly.
Teething Signs, Symptoms & Soothers
Teething is an important part of Baby's development. It can be an irritable time for him, but there are many ways you can help ease the pain. Follow these tips to keep Baby comfortable.
10 Steps to Sleep-Training Success
You don't have to cry it out to eliminate your baby's nighttime wakings. Kim West, author of "Good Night, Sleep Tight: The Sleep Lady's Gentle Guide to Helping Your Baby Go to Sleep Must-Know Advice from the Sleep Lady" and "The Good Night, Sleep Tight Workbook", explains how to implement her Sleep Lady Shuffle -- and have the whole family snoozing better in two weeks.
All About GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is often mistaken for colic.
Infant Hair Loss
Dr. Alan Greene answers the question, My 4-week-old is losing hair in patches. Is this normal?
