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Baby's health and development

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Is My Baby Ready for Solid Foods?
Follow these expert-backed tips to know when and how to serve your baby their first real meal....

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Is Breastfeeding Right for You? 8 Facts to Help You Decide
Do you have to change your diet? And how long should you nurse? Here are the answers.

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7 Things to Childproof at Home
Babies and toddlers can get into more trouble than you might imagine. Learn the household dangers...

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Please Do Not Make Your Own Baby Formula
Recipes for homemade baby formula often circulate online. A pediatrician explains why making your ow...

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How to Reduce Your Baby’s Risk of SIDS
Know the risk factors and follow these preventive strategies.

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How do hiccups affect babies?
Pediatrician Tanya Altmann, MD, explains how hiccups affect babies and how to relieve them.

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Why are some children born with congenital heart defects?
Many parents feel responsible after finding out their child has a heart defect. Cardiothoracic surge...

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How to get a baby to sleep through the night
Having trouble getting your baby to sleep through the night? Dr. Tanya Remer Altmann shares a strate...

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What your baby's body language is telling you
Understanding what makes a baby cry can help you know what she needs. Pediatrician Dr. Tanya Remer A...

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Should I Let My Baby ‘Cry It Out’?
Sleepless nights can be hard on new parents, but there are simple strategies to help your infant sle...