Shade, clothes and hats offer little ones safe protection, pediatric dermatologist says
Study finds the longer a woman does it, the lower her risk drops
Physician couple found it's possible, but daycare workers and babysitters may not want to give it a go
Criticism of parenting skills usually comes from family members, on topics from discipline to diet
Pediatricians offer advice on preventing sunburns, other warm weather problems
It may affect dental health
Yearly price tag for their care now tops $300 million, researchers report
Two-thirds of the tiniest infants were ready for kindergarten, study says
Arizona investigators say better precautions needed to avoid the potentially deadly infection
It finds newborns aren't more likely to be irritable, hard to feed or sleepless
Lack of standardized death investigations might leave some babies out of official counts
Despite latest guidelines, odds of poorer sleep and SIDS are higher, study finds
They can mold to a baby's face, leading to suffocation, researchers say
Positive interactions during first few months could enhance thinking skills at age 2, study suggests
The innovative take-home gift helped curb the dangerous practice of bed-sharing, study found
Study found men raising toddlers were more responsive, emotional with girls than boys
Should babies be drinking fruit juice? What about older kids?
Most are not, a U.S. survey finds, despite the lessons of the 2009 'swine flu' outbreak
Sudden infant deaths are twice as common for blacks as whites, study finds
30 percent of beneficial bacteria in infants' intestinal tract comes from breast milk, study finds
Study found moms who read to their infants had children with better vocabulary, reading skills
Findings support American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines on technology use by very young children
Federal stats show some don't eat any veggies at all, and some infants don't get any breast milk
Mothers' support system also seems to have protective effect, study suggests
Study of 43 South American infants found damage to retinas and optic nerves
CDC team says up to half of infants exposed to the virus develop seizures
Limiting visitors early on and relying on the help of a lactation expert can get mothers off to a good start
Therapists help parents learn and better react to their infants' communication style
Kids under 6 account for 1 million calls to U.S. poison control centers a year
Benefit is dramatic for newborns who are too young to be vaccinated, researchers say
About 10,000 Americans were infected at birth, and many are now young adults with medical issues, study finds
But study suggests that children who were nursed may be less hyperactive at age 3
Does breast feeding lower the risk of hyperactivity in children?
Findings emphasize the importance of counseling these women, before and during pregnancy
Case numbers fell steeply between 2002 and 2013, but even more could be done, experts say
Diminished response seen in premature infants who spend weeks in the hospital, study finds
Strict immunization requirements kept local whooping cough rates low, researchers say
Concussions driving upswing, with only 1 percent of cases blamed on product failure
Moms secrete more dopamine when watching their own babies, study finds
But private rooms may not be the solution, study suggests
Avoid bulky clothing, American Academy of Pediatrics says
Study found no benefit, suggesting that obesity's effects on a pregnancy may begin before conception
Researchers call for better efforts to reduce such tragedies, regardless of family's insurance status
Sensors in infant clothing that track 'vitals' can cause unnecessary alarm, report says
But one type of formula may be linked to greater chances if given in week 1, study suggests
Treatment with 1 to 5 needles might stop the excessive crying, Swedish researchers say
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is similar to a cold but can lead to complications that include pneumonia
Change in allergy recommendations based on results of groundbreaking trial
Preventive services in childhood create healthier adults, researcher says
Study finds programs reduce ER trips and doctor appointments