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Milk, formula, juices, and other sweet drinks such as soda all have sugar in them. Sucking on a bottle filled with liquids that have sugar in them can cause tooth decay. This easy-to-read tip sheet pr... Details >
There are both medical and safety issues to consider when taking an infant on an airplane. A doctor may advise against unnecessary air travel during the first two weeks of life when a newborn's body i... Details >
The Bright Futures: Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents describes a system of care that is unique in its attention to health promotion activities and psychosocial f... Details >
CYFERNet provides hundreds of complete on-line publications featuring practical, research based, Children, Youth, and Family information. You can search this entire site or explore information in the ... Details >
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Whether you are considering a commercial day care center or one in someone's home, you should check it out carefully. This handout gives you a list of questions to get started. ... Details >
This page connects to frequently asked questions about babysitting. Links include behavior management, safety for the sitter, success on the job, and preventing problem behavior.... Details >
This is a page of links to resource lists on numerous child care and child development topics.... Details >
National Child Care Information Center, Administration for Children and Families
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This information is particularly useful to first-time parents--it takes you through months 1 to 12 of your baby's fist year. It discusses everything from developing a relationship with your new infant... Details >
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This information is particularly useful to first-time parents--it takes you through that period of your child's life that is both taxing and exciting. Includes advice on discipline, nutrition and safe... Details >
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This consumer alert urges parents not to place infants to sleep on soft bedding products, including those products intended for use by infants. The recommendation is that parents place infants in a cr... Details >