Accidents. Every child gets bruises, bumps, and scrapes. And minor injuries, although momentarily upsetting, may be educational in the long run. They teach the child valuable safety concepts. Of...
Choosing a baby sitter
By Stella Chess, M.D. Parents and children should occasionally spend time apart from each other. Parents should be able to enjoy an evening out, or a few days away from home, free from the demands...
The Toddler: 18 months to 3 years
For months you have been saying, "I can't wait until my baby can walk." "I can't wait until my baby can talk." And suddenly---your baby can! Suddenly, your baby is a toddler---a walking, talking,...
You and your baby
The coming of a baby into a home is bound to cause a certain amount of conflict. From time to time, mixed feelings are aroused in parents as well as in brothers and sisters. Most fathers of first...
Toys
Since anything babies play with is bound to be put into the mouth, toys should have smooth surfaces, and they should be easy to wash. There should be no sharp edges or detachable parts such as glass...
Common illnesses and conditions
In the first years of life, the stomach and intestines may be very sensitive to any change in children's health. Some infants vomit or have diarrhea with almost every illness---colds, earaches,...
Health and safety
One of the best ways to keep your infant healthy is to take the baby to a physician who can regularly check the child's development and give immunizations against many infectious diseases. The...
Growth and development
Every child is an individual. He or she grows and develops at his or her own rate. Two children in the same family are no exception. One may walk at 9 months, but the other may not walk until the...
Feeding the baby
Many mothers are now choosing to breastfeed their new babies. This pattern has been encouraged by physicians and nurses because of the recognized benefits of breastfeeding to the infant---and the...
Diapers
Many families automatically decide to use disposable diapers for their newborns. These diapers come in a variety of sizes and absorbencies. Diaper companies advertise that disposable diapers keep...