Baby Health & Development

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When To Have The Next One?

The right interval? Not too long, not too short.

Baby Talk

What babies can learn from objects that interest them

Check Out Your Baby Doc

Don't assume that your pediatrician has been certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Moms' Knowledge Lowers SIDS Risk

Rates of sudden infant death syndrome are plunging thanks to educated mothers.

Decoding Autism

Autism is largely genetic, but evidence also points to "triggers" in the prenatal environment.

Very Early Detection of Autism: New Hope For Treatment

Autism researchers who specialize in early intervention can recognize clues to the syndrome in high-risk babies as young as 3 or 4 months.

Links From the Latest Issue

Looking for a Web site that was referenced in this issue? Simply find the issue and article below and click on the link for more information. December 2009/January 2010 Whole 9 Months Fresh Pair Less Bounce Enell Royce Lingerie Shock...

Born Too Soon

Prematurity is on the rise. In 2003, 12.3 percent of the babies born--or one in eight--were early (less than 37 completed weeks of gestation).

Tips for Parents of Preemies

Skin-to-skin contact promotes bonding and helps premature babies breathe and sleep better.

Sun and Vitamin D Protect Baby's Bones

Most women know that consuming ample amounts of milk or other calcium-rich foods during pregnancy is good for both mom's and baby's bones.

Making the NICU Safer

If your newborn is in the neonatal intensive-care unit (NICU), certain medical devices used there may expose him to a hazardous chemical called di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, or DEHP.

Ask Dr. Jay

Pediatrician Jay Gordon answers questions about your baby's health.

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