newborn & children's health

Raising a Happy and Healthy Child

Raising a happy, healthy child is one of the most challenging jobs a parent can have, and also one of the most rewarding. Start with these seven ideas for increasing your odds of raising a healthy, happy, independent, successful kid.

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10 Winter Weather Tips for Bundling Up Baby

Learn how to dress and bundle your baby for cold weather, and take your little one out to enjoy winter.

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Taking Care of Your Newborn

Taking care of a newborn is both the simplest and most difficult thing you have probably ever done in your life. Learn about your baby's basic needs and get simple tips for those first few months.

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Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms

Learn 7 ways to improve your breastfeeding success, and 4 common breastfeeding challenges, including a low milk supply and sore nipples.

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Essential Tips for Feeding Your Infant

Choosing what to feed your baby and how to properly use infant formula.

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ask the expert

As a parent who has always struggled with weight issues, what, if anything, can I do to help my children avoid a constant battle with their weight?

I'm a new mom, and I've been breastfeeding for three months. When is a good time to make the transition from breast milk to food? What are the best foods to start with?