Recommended Websites About Infants

  • Ask Dr. Sears:  Dr. William Sears, "America's Pediatrician," shares information regarding stages of pregnancy, plus "Pregnancy Concerns: A to Z."
  • Baby Corner:  Information and interactive tools for new and expectant parents.
  • Baby Names Guide:  Tips for choosing a baby name and avoiding common naming mistakes, plus a sophisticated baby name finder which allows you to view different name combinations.
  • Baby Names!:  Search their database by name or meaning, or explore intriguing lists such as Soap Opera and Shakespearean names.
  • Baby Zone!:  Informative and fun stuff about family planning, parenting, and pregnancy.  Search for baby names by country of origin or browse lists such as "Logical Names for Twins."
  • BabyCenter:  Innovative pregnancy and parenting forum.  Informative articles, "Sound Advice" from experts, a Baby Shower Planner, and free developmental updates.
  • Baby-Proof Your Home:  Tips and basic precautions for keeping your baby safe from day one.
  • Choosing Safe Baby Products:  Even though babies are small, compact bundles, there's nothing small or simple about their accessories!  Choosing baby products can be confusing, but there is one overriding consideration that must never be compromised--safety.
  • Cribs, Cradles and Bunk Beds Safety Checklist:  Valuable advice from Dr. Paul on choosing cribs, cradles, and bunk beds.
  • For Parents of Preemies:  Wealth of valuable information, resources, and support for parents of newborn premature infants as well as parents of older premature infants.
  • Infant Development--Baby Stages by Month:  Highlights key Physical, Mental, Language, and Social milestones.
  • Language Acquisition--How a Child Learns to Speak:  Your baby "talks" long before any actual words emerge.
  • Maternal Health:  Information for expectant mothers and new mothers from the Child Development Institute.
  • Pregnancy and Newborns:  Take care of yourself and your growing family by getting the advice that all new parents and parents-to-be need.  Read about baby proofing your home, preventing SIDS, how to stay healthy during pregnancy, and "10 Things that Might Surprise You About Being Pregnant."
  • Primer on Preemies:  Describes the special care and nutritional needs of premature infants.
  • Simple Ways to Encourage Your Baby's Language:  Learn simple strategies for enhancing your child's speech acquisition.
  • Stork Net:  "The friendliest pregnancy and parenting community online!"  Pregnancy and parenting information, Birth Stories, "Info Cubbies," and a Pregnancy Week-by-Week Guide.
  • Taking Care of Baby:  Welcome to parenthood!  The Child Development Institute shares information of interest to parents of infants and toddlers, including "25 Things Every Mother Should Know."
  • Zero to Three:  Offers parents, caregivers and professionals comprehensive information on the physical, cognitive, and social development of infants and toddlers.

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