CPR

Step-by-step, here's what to do if your baby or child is choking.

... you've performed CPR for at least 2 minutes). Check for Breathing: Lay the baby on her back (if... rise). Keep in mind that your baby doesn't need a lot of air -- just a mouthful. Perfom CPR: After you... -- it should rise as you puff air into her mouth. Continue with CPR; 30 chest compressions followed by 2...

He can't even crawl yet -- what are the chances your baby will have a serious accident? Unfortunately, they're higher than you'd think. Accidental death rates for babies under age 1 are twice as high as those for kids between 1 and 5. The good news is that with a little care and forethought, you can easily avoid most hazards. Try these tips to protect your child.

Infants and young children have trouble chewing completely, so certain foods pose a choking hazard until they reach age 4. Check out our list of foods to avoid giving babies and toddlers -- plus tips for worry-free, healthy eating.

When your baby has her first accident, here's how to make things better.

Follow our age-by-age growth chart to see the average height and weight your children should have as they grow from baby to big kid.

.... But here's a basic you may not be on top of: Do you know how to perform CPR on your child in case... what to do? Print out our essential Emergency Guide to CPR for infants and older kids and put...

Prenatal classes can let you share experiences with other couples and get answers to all of your questions about labor, delivery, and caring for a newborn. Use our guide to decide which class is right for you.

It's not too soon to start setting limits and encouraging good behavior from your kid. We'll show you how.

Stay sane on delivery day by preparing a hospital bag ahead of time. Here is our list of stuff you won't want to forget -- including items from moms who've been there.

Babies and children under age 3 are particularly at risk.

What to do when your child needs quick medical attention.

Tons of cool stuff to touch, one-of-a-kind educational exhibits, and special events galore put these kid-driven museums on top of our must-visit list.

Between preparing for baby and staying as healthy as possible, you have a lot to think about for the next nine months. Follow our week-by-week to-do lists to make it easy.

Break out these fun and creative ideas when you're cooped up indoors.

Girl and Boy name suggestions, take our quiz and find the names for your newest family member.

When your baby first starts solids, offer him 1 to 2 tablespoons of food once a day, then add a second meal after he's responded well for a week or two.

Does your little one go with the flow around Dad -- but put up a fight with you? We have ways to deal.

Our child growth chart will calculate your child's height and weight percentile.

Every year, millions of kids are injured or exposed to toxins right under their own roof. Learn the top ways to keep your family safe.

When your child can't breathe, every second counts. Here, lifesaving tips you must know.

Feel crampy or beyond exhausted? See the surprising clues that may indicate you're expecting -- before a pregnancy test would.

Everything new moms need to know about bottlefeeding your baby.

Is it the lack of affordable healthcare, the threat of sexual predators, and little faith in the government to make effective policy changes -- among other things? A recent conference entitled Parents 2008: Putting Children on the National Agenda, attended by a group of leading pediatricians, child development experts, and child advocates, kicked off Parents magazine and Parents.com's year-long initiative to raise the profile of issues that families care about most. How do we know what those issue are? We recently polled 1,006 parents with kids under 12 to find out. Here's what parents said:

Babies and quirky accidents tend to go hand in hand. We ask top doctors what to do if your sweet pea gets in a pickle.