Baby Center Features
- Feeding Your Baby: Newborn to One Year
Confused about what to feed baby when? Our expert guides you through the stages.
- Baby Milestones: 6 to 9 Months
Now that she's a bigger baby, the fun – including crawling, stranger anxiety, and learning to grasp objects – begins.
- Does My Baby Have Colic?
Crying can be a sign of hunger, fear, or discomfort in a young baby. It also can be a sign of colic.
- How Much Should My Baby Eat?
How to tell when your baby is hungry – and when she's had enough.
- Four Myths About Babies and Sleep
What every parent needs to know about how they can help -- and hinder -- their baby's sleep skills.
- How Can I Babyproof My Nursery?
A WebMD baby care expert shares her top tips for making the bedroom safe for baby.
- New Dads: What to Expect After Baby Arrives
WebMD discusses what new fathers can expect after their baby arrives.
- Let Dad Be Dad: 6 Ways to Encourage New Fathers
Learn how new moms can help their husband or boyfriend as he gets the hang of fatherhood.
- A Simple Guide to Baby Supplies
Overwhelmed with lists of what you should buy for your new baby? Here's what you really need.
- 6 Post-Pregnancy Body Changes You Didn't Expect
WebMD discusses 6 post-pregnancy body changes that surprise many new moms.
- Your Sex Life After Baby
WebMD discusses how new parents can get their sex lives back on track.
- 5 New Mom Guilt Trips to Skip
WebMD discusses new mom guilt trips and how to get your perspective back.
- Ask the Expert: What Can I Do About My Baby's Diaper Rash?
As with so many things health related, when it comes to diaper rash, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, our expert says.
- Ask the Expert: When Is My Baby Ready for Solid Food?
Don't just start feeding solid foods to your infant at a certain age, our expert says. Watch for these signs.
- Emily Procter Investigates New Motherhood
"CSI: Miami" star Emily Procter talks about bringing little Pippa on the set, her quirky choice of lullabies, and why motherhood is "the best thing I've ever done."
- Stocking a Diaper Bag Step-by-Step
Keep baby clean and dry no matter where you are with these tips on how to stock a diaper bag.
- Bisphenol A (BPA): Answers to Questions
Concerned about the plastic chemical bisphenol A? Read what government and industry experts say.
- Can I Take My Newborn Outside?
It's good for parents and babies alike to get some fresh air.
- Parenting: What Does It Mean to Raise a Child in a Green World?
Planning to raise your baby in an Earth-friendly way? What to consider for environment-conscious parenting
- Do You Know What You’re Putting on Your Baby?
Delicate infant skin can be sensitive to some skin care products. Look for ingredients in lotions, creams, and shampoos that can irritate baby's skin.
- What Becoming a Mom Taught White Collar's Tiffani Thiessen
How actress Tiffani Thiessen is coping with diapers, sleep loss, and the surge of love that comes with having a baby.
- Treating Symptoms in Babies
Which over-the-counter medicines can help treat common infant symptoms? Get expert answers here.
- When to Call the Pediatrician
Find out when to get in touch with the doctor if your child has a fever, rash, cough, or other symptoms.
- Home Treatments for Babies
Your guide to natural and alternative treatments for infants. Are these home treatments safe for baby? What you should know.
- Baby Tips From Moms and Doctors
Advice and practical tips from moms and doctors on easing common infant symptoms.
- What Influences Your Baby’s Growth?
A baby’s first year is a time of incredible growth. But how do you know if your infant’s growth is considered normal? Learn about the factors that influence infant development and what growth charts really mean.
- The ABCs of Formulas
What type of formula should you feed your baby? Learn baby formula basics, including signs of formula intolerance and what you should know before switching formulas.
- Infant Gas: How to Prevent and Treat It
How to prevent and treat infant gas and its symptoms: baby burping, flatulence, and crying.
- 6 Serious Symptoms in Babies Never to Ignore
An overview of serious symptoms in babies, including strained breathing, fever, dehydration, and more.
- Baby’s First Year: How Infants Develop
Baby development the first year: This guide lets you know what developmental stages to expect and when to expect them, from birth to one year.
- Expert Q&A: Bathing and Soothing Baby’s Skin
What are the most common baby skin care problems? How can you care for diaper rash? Our expert answers these questions and more.
- Expert Q&A: Baby Development
When will baby walk? When will baby talk? Our expert answers some of the most common baby development questions.
- Expert Q&A: Meeting Your Baby's Nutrition Needs
WebMD talks with our pediatric consultant, Stephen Parker, MD, about baby nutrition needs and getting babies off to a good start with solid foods.
- Homemade Baby Food: Is It Right for You?
Considering making baby food at home? This guide offers the pros and cons of homemade baby food, plus a step-by-step guide to how to make it.
- Expert Q&A: Choosing Baby Gear
Is the most expensive baby gear always the best? An expert talks about what to look for in furniture and other items for baby.
- How to Switch Your Baby From Bottle to Cup
Tips for parents who are ready to transition their baby from bottle to a cup.
- Breastfeeding: Get the Support You Need
Breastfeeding not coming naturally? Don't despair! A number of support services help with breast-feeding questions and problems, and provide tips for successfully nursing.
- Expert Q&A: Tips for Successful Breastfeeding
WebMD talks with pediatrician Laurel Schultz, MD, about the most common breastfeeding questions and problems new parents have and how to deal with them.
- Give Your Baby the Best Start
Create a safe home for your baby. Find out why avoiding soft plastic toys and baby bottles with BPA helps get your baby off to a healthy start, and learn other important steps to take.
- Solving Your Diaper Dilemma
WebMD provides insights into common diaper problems, including the debate over disposable and cloth diapers. Learn how to be environmentally friendly while keeping the convenience of disposable diapers, and find out what the safety concerns with disposable diapers are.
- Beware the Know It Alls: How to Handle Unsolicited Baby Advice
Most new parents are hit with it: Unwanted baby advice from family, friends, even strangers. WebMD explores why so many people feel compelled to give it and offers tips for dealing with it gracefully.
- 25 Ways to Handle the Stress of a New Baby
WebMD helps parents of new babies understand stress and find time for relaxation and fun. Learn how to deal with stress so you can spend quality time with your baby.
- Baby Personality Quiz: Tips for Dealing With Your Baby’s Unique Type
Take this WebMD quiz to discover your baby’s unique temperament (personality) type, and get tips on how to handle your one-of-a-kind baby.
- Does Parent Stress Affect Baby?
Do you worry too much? Here's how stress in parents can cause stress and worry in baby. Learn how to calm yourself and help your baby stay calm, too.
- Budgeting for Baby: 13 Money-Saving Strategies
WebMD helps you save money and stay on budget while caring for your baby's needs.
- 7 Things You Didn't Know About Raising Newborn Twins
Even experienced moms may not know what to expect when they bring home newborn twins. Here’s some expert advice to help you adjust to doing double duty with your newborn twins.
- How to Raise a Smart Baby
Confused by the sheer number of smart baby toys, books, and videos? Relax. All your baby really needs to boost brainpower is you.
- Can You Boost Your Child’s IQ?
What makes kids smart may surprise you. It isn’t fancy toys or gimmicky computer programs, the experts say. Intelligence — IQ — depends a lot on how parents and kids interact.
- Get Your Body Back After Pregnancy
Dedication and patience are key to losing postpartum baby weight and looking like your pre-baby self again.
- Bringing Up Baby Organically
There's a new movement under way to go green – starting from the first days of life.