Baby Center Medical Reference
- Baby's 2-Year Checkup: What to Expect
Find out what to expect during your baby's 2-year checkup: What your pediatrician will look for and questions you'll want to ask.
- Baby's 9-Month Checkup: What to Expect
Find out from WebMD what to expect during your baby's 9-month checkup: what your pediatrician will look for and questions you'll want to ask.
- Baby's 4-Month Checkup: What to Expect
Find out from WebMD what to expect during your baby's 4-month checkup: what your pediatrician will look for, the vaccines your baby will get, and questions you'll want to ask.
- Baby's 2-Month Checkup: What to Expect
Find out from WebMD what to expect during your baby's 2-month checkup: what your pediatrician will look for, the vaccines your baby will get, and questions you'll want to ask.
- Vaccination Schedule
WebMD provides an overview of the vaccines baby will need and when these vaccines are given.
- Baby's 1-Month Checkup: What to Expect
Find out from WebMD what to expect during your baby's 1-month checkup.
- Intellectual Disability
Intellectual disability is a disorder characterized by cognitive delays. Get the facts from WebMD about its symptoms, causes, and treatments.
- Soothing Your Sick Child
WebMD offers tips on soothing your sick infant or toddler.
- Is Your Baby a Picky Eater?
Is your baby fussy and difficult at feeding time? WebMD helps you to recognize -- and help -- the picky eater in your family.
- Why Won’t Baby Eat?
Feeling frustrated during your baby’s mealtime? WebMD helps you understand common feeding problems and offers solutions to your most challenging mealtime dilemmas.
- Diarrhea in Babies
Baby diarrhea can be caused by infections, diet changes, or allergies. Learn how to manage baby diarrhea at home and when to seek medical attention.
- Fever in Babies
A fever in babies is one of the most common symptoms new parents face. Here are some ways to bring down a fever in a baby, plus signs that it's time to seek medical help.
- Baby Development: Your 8-Month-Old
Learn what baby milestones you can expect from your 8-month-old baby in Month 8 of WebMD's Baby Month by Month Guide.
- Baby Development: Your 11-Month-Old
Learn what baby milestones you can expect from your 11-month-old baby in Month 11 of WebMD's Baby Month by Month Guide.
- Baby Development: Your 10-Month-Old
Learn what baby milestones you can expect from your 10-month-old baby in Month 10 of WebMD's Baby Month by Month Guide.
- Baby Development: Your 1-Year-Old
Learn what baby milestones you can expect from your one-year-old baby in Month 12 of WebMD's Baby Month by Month Guide.
- Baby Development: Your 7-Month-Old
Learn what baby milestones you can expect from your 7-month-old baby in WebMD's Baby Month-by-Month Guide.
- Baby Development: Your 6-Month-Old
Learn what you can expect from your 6-month-old baby in Month 6 of WebMD's Baby Month by Month Guide.
- Baby Development: Your 4-Month-Old
Learn what to expect from your four-month-old infant in Month 4 of WebMD's Baby Month-by- Month Guide.
- Baby Development: Your 3-month-old
Learn what to expect from your three-month-old infant in Month 3 of WebMD's Baby Month-by-Month Guide.
- Baby Development: 1-2 Months Old
Learn what to expect from your 1- to 2-month-old infant in WebMD's Baby Month-by-Month Guide.
- Baby Development: Your 9-Month-Old
Learn what baby milestones you can expect from your 9-month-old baby in Month 9 of WebMD's Baby Month by Month Guide.
- Feeding Baby: 8 Eating Milestones
WebMD offers a guide to your baby's 8 feeding milestones -- from starting solid foods to sitting in a high chair, to wielding a spoon.
- Feeding Baby: How to Avoid Food Allergies
Starting your infant on solids? Find out how to avoid food allergies and what signs to look for. Plus the top 8 allergenic foods.
- Baby Nutrition in the First Year: What to Feed Your Baby Now
This nutrition chart from WebMD shows what solid foods your baby should be eating at each stage of the first year and how to prepare them.
- Baby Eczema
Do you think your infant might have eczema, a dry, itchy rash? Learn more about how to spot and treat this common skin rash.
- Choosing Baby Formula
Bewildered by the array of infant formulas? WebMD helps you choose the right one with these facts and 12 tips for happy feeding.
- Breastfeeding
WebMD gives you an overview of breastfeeding, including the benefits, challenges, and possible solutions.
- Baby Skin Care: Tips for Your Newborn
Newborn skin is delicate -- and so is a baby's immune system. Learn more from WebMD about protecting your newborn from skin irritation, dryness, rashes, and chafing.
- What Baby Skin Care Products Does Your Newborn Need?
WebMD tells you which skin care products you should have on hand for your newborn - and which ones to avoid.
- Breast Problems After Breastfeeding
WebMD explains how breastfeeding can affect your breasts. Learn what to expect and how to deal with certain breast problems.
- Delayed Walking and Other Foot and Leg Problems in Babies
WebMD explains common foot and leg problems in infants and young children, such as bowed legs, pigeon toes, and walking on tiptoes.
- Baby Talk: Communicating With Your Baby
WebMD explains speech development in the first year of your child's life -- and how you can encourage it.
- 6 Get-Your-Body-Back Moves After Childbirth
Check out these 6 ways to get your body in shape after childbirth.
- 10 Fun Games for a Baby’s First Year
WebMD shows you 10 games that can help boost your baby’s development and skills. Learn what they are and have fun playing with baby!
- 12 Super-Foods for New Moms
WebMD offers diet tips for new moms that will help boost your energy and increase nutrients for both you and your baby.
- Baby Maintenance: Baths, Nails, and Hair
WebMD offers helpful tips for taking care of your baby's personal hygiene needs.
- Forming a Bond With Your Baby -- Why It Isn't Always Immediate
WebMD examines the bond between baby, mother, and father, why it may not happen immediately, and how to foster the connection with your newborn.
- Glass vs. Plastic Baby Bottles
WebMD explains types of baby bottles and how to choose the best one for your baby.
- Developmental Delays in Young Children
Infants and young kids learn to crawl, talk, and potty train at different speeds. But if your child lags behind their peers significantly, they may have a developmental delay.
- Color Changes in Your Baby's Poop
Are your baby's bowel movements normal? Find out about how diet changes can affect an infant's stool color and consistency.
- Should You Sterilize Your Baby's Bottles?
Should parents still sterilize baby bottles? Don't bother. WebMD tells you why.
- 10 Tips for New Dads
Are you a new father? WebMD presents tips from the experts: Dads.
- Colic in Babies
Could your newborn's crying be colic? Here are possible reasons for colic and what to do to calm your baby.
- Your Baby's Bowels and Constipation
Your baby may seem to be constipated, when actually, their pooping is normal. Find out constipation symptoms, what you can do, and when to call the doctor.
- Your Baby's Circulation and Blue Skin
A blue tint to your baby's skin can be alarming. What's really going on with baby's circulation?
- Why Babies Get Upset When They Poop
Why some babies grunt and groan while pooping.
- Breast Lumps in Your Newborn Baby
Because of exposure in the womb to mom's hormones, newborns may have swollen breasts and/or breast lumps. Learn more from WebMD.
- Gas in Babies
Learn how you can prevent excessive gas buildup in your baby with these tips on burping.
- Your Newborn's Skin and Rashes
WebMD explains various common rashes in newborns, including which ones require medical attention.