Pregnancy

Keeping Your Baby Safe See All  Airway Obstruction Index in Keeping Your Baby Safe Infants and children under age 4 are particularly at risk for choking on food or small objects because their upper airways are smaller, and they tend to explore things with their mouths....more  Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome in Keeping Your Baby Safe While being a new mom brings lots of joy, it also brings stress--something a crying baby can make worse. Having a better understanding of why your baby cries can help you deal with this stress in a healthy way and help you avoid the most common form of child abuse: Shaken baby syndrome. ...more  Installing and Using Child Safety Seats and Booster Seats in Keeping Your Baby Safe As part of your preparation for your new baby, you probably got an infant safety seat for the car. But do you know how to make sure it’s installed properly? And when do you switch to a child safety seat? Learn the ins and outs of safe car travel for your little one. ...more  Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in Keeping Your Baby Safe Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden and unexplained death of a baby younger than 1 year old. SIDS is sometimes called crib death because the death may happen when a baby is sleeping in a crib. It’s one of the leading causes of death in babies from ages 1 month to 1 year. Read on to learn more. ...more  Childhood Immunizations in Keeping Your Baby Safe Your little one will need several immunization shots to help protect them from several childhood diseases, some of which can be deadly. Read on for helpful advice on which shots they need and when--and what to do if they have a minor reaction. ...more  Tote Your Baby in a Sling—Safely in Keeping Your Baby Safe Slings are a popular, natural way to carry your baby, but recent government warnings showed these slings can also be dangerous. Learn how to carry your baby safely. ...more