Eyes - Your Baby's -- Information on the appearance and function of a baby's eyes.

Hearing: How's Your Baby's Hearing? -- Information about the connection between hearing and language development; behaviors to expect from your child that will tell you if his/her hearing is normal; and what to do if you expect a hearing problem.

Taking Care of Teeth -- Information on tooth development, baby bottle tooth decay, tooth brushing, thumb sucking, healthy eating habits, etc.

Baby Bottles Can Cause Tooth Decay -- Information on why baby bottles cause tooth decay and how it can be prevented. (You can listen to this article.)

Learning for Better Living: Protect Your Baby's Teeth -- Information on the risks of putting a baby to bed with a bottle--baby bottle tooth decay and ear infections--and how to care for your newborn's and/or toddler's teeth.  (Spanish)

Pearly Whites! Dental Health for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers -- Includes the information on the following: eruption of teeth, first teeth and chewing, caring for your baby's teeth, first teeth and breastfeeding, baby bottle tooth decay, understanding tooth decay, caring for your toddler's teeth, the first visit to the dentist, caring for your preschooler's teeth, when can preschoolers begin brushing their own teeth, going to the dentist, what about fluoride, cavities and first fillings, accidents and teeth, choosing a healthy diet for healthy teeth, and prevent choking.

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Physical Activity for Infants and Toddlers -- Guidelines for physical activity for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

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Baby's First Twelve Months: A Guide to Infant Feeding -- Includes a chart illustrating a baby's developmental milestones and readiness for certain types of foods from birth to 12 months. Information on dangerous foods that may cause choking and nine guidelines for feeding infants.

Feeding Your Baby -- Information on feeding your baby during the following periods: birth to 4 months (advantages and disadvantages of breastfeeding and bottle-feeding, feeding times, water, vitamin and mineral supplements, colic, loving environment, foods good/not good for baby); 4-6 months (introducing solid foods, microwave heating, and foods good/not good for baby); 6-9 months (adding solid foods, finger foods, teething, things to watch, milk, and foods good/not good for baby); and 10-12 months (adding meat, eggs, and cheese, more finger foods, eating routine, drinking from a cup, weaning, some things to watch, and milk and weight).

A Child in Your Life: Time to Eat! Nutrition and Feeding Tips for Babies and Toddlers -- Information and illustrations on feeding your baby, getting ready to breastfeed, getting the bottle ready, how to start feeding your infant solid foods, how to check for food allergies, steps for first solid feeding, what kinds of food your baby can eat, making your own baby food, when your child is ready to stop breastmilk or formula, baby at the table, shopping saver tips, and a guide/table for feeding your child (0-36 months). Activities included.

Nutrition for Babies and Young Children -- This series includes the following articles: Emotional and Physical Preparation for Breast Feeding, Feeding Babies and Young Children: A Teen Sitter's Guide to Food Safety, Feeding Your Baby, Food Guide Pyramid for Young Children, Introducing Solid Foods, Planning Snacks Using the Food Guide Pyramid, and There's A Picky Eater At Home. (Spanish)

Baby Formula and Baby Food -- Information on feeding baby (tips for bottlefeeding), formula, cup training, starting solid foods, baby food, and recipes.

Breast-Feeding or Bottle-Feeding -- Information on the benefits of breast-feeding for the baby and mother and many factors to consider when making the decision to bottle- or breast-feed.

Nutrition for the Nursing Mother -- Information on how a mother's diet affects her milk, what type of diet is best during nursing, foods or drugs to avoid during nursing, etc.

Guidelines for Bottlefeeding -- Information on the equipment needed for bottlefeeding, choosing formula, safety, preparing the bottle, well water safety, how to bottlefeed (how much and how often), spitting up, colic, etc.

Food Safety: Tips for Feeding Infants and Young Children -- Information on food poisoning and food safety tips for infants and toddlers (avoiding choking and burns).

Keeping Food Safe for Baby -- Information on the preparation and handling of infant formula, expressed breast milk, and baby food.

Taking Good Care of Baby -- Information on breastfeeding and its benefits; safety when using formula, bottles, solid foods; safety when heating and storing baby formula/food; and safety/health tips for handling dirty diapers.

Feeding Your One-Year-Old: Introducting Cow's Milk -- This publication includes the following information: babies' need for milk, introducing cow's milk to one-year-olds, variety in your baby's diet, and amount your baby should eat.

Nutrition for the Preschool Child -- This fact sheet includes the following information: Development of the Preschool Child, Nutritional Needs of Preschoolers, How Do I Know if My Child is Growing Properly?, Family Meal with the Preschooler, Food Jags and New Foods, and Snacks.  Also includes a feeding guide table.

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Children and Lead Poisoning -- This article contains information on how children are exposed to lead, the risks/consequences of lead poisoning, and ways to prevent it.

What You Should Know About Lead Poisoning -- This article contains the following information: Why Worry About Lead Poisoning, Symptoms, Sources, Testing, Prevention.

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Low-Cost or Free Health Insurance for Kids is Here -- Information on the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

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Learning About Parenting: A Child's Health -- Contents include the following: When to Call the Doctor?, Immunizations, Temperature, Teething, and How to Use a Bulb Suction

Parent's Guide to Childhood Immunization -- A booklet introducing parents to 12 childhood diseases and the vaccines that can protect children from them. Includes an immunization schedule, vaccination checklist, and information on vaccine safety.

Going for a Checkup: A Parent's Guide to Childhood Health Care -- This article includes the following information: choosing a provider, managed care, preparing your child for health checkups, do's and don'ts for health checkups, what to expect during exams and screenings, immunizations, and a typical exam and screening guide for ages 1 month to 5 years.

When Should You Call the Doctor? -- Information on your baby's health and symptoms that require attention from a doctor. Also provides a list of questions the doctor may ask you when you call.

Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5 -- Comprehensive child care/parenting book published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Includes a complete health encyclopedia covering injuries, illnesses, congenital diseases, and other disabilities; information on breastfeeding techniques and benefits; an immunization schedule; nutritional guidelines and tips on feeding, as well as sample menus for each stage of development; and information on common infectious diseases, chronic conditions and diseases; developmental disabilities, commonly used medications, musculoskeletal problems, and skin problems. (Spanish)

Preparing for Illness: A Joint Responsibility for Parents and Caregivers -- This booklet makes clear the important role shared by parents and child care providers in keeping children healthy. Of special interest to directors, family child care providers, and parents is the detailed information on signs, symptoms, and causes of specific conditions of illness, including when to seek medical advice and guidelines for determining exclusion of an ill child from attending.

The ABCs of Safe and Healthy Child Care: An On-Line Handbook for Child Care Providers -- A comprehensive guide for child care providers published by the Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Public Health Service, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Includes information on establishing policies that promote health and safety, following protective practices to reduce the risk of disease or injury, maintaining a safe and healthy facility, and fact sheets on childhood diseases and conditions.

National Health and Safety Performance Standards: Guidelines for Out-of-Home Child Care Programs -- Chapters on staffing; activities for healthy development; health protection & health promotion; nutrition and food service; facilities, supplies, equipment, & transportation; infectious diseases; children with special needs; administration; and recommendations for licensing & community action.