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Child Passenger Safety Info on kids and air bags, car seats, and more.
Newborns: Care of the Uncircumcised Penis Guidelines for Parents from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Parents of Infants, Take the First Step Toward Trust Relationships Suggested opportunities for a parent to start building a trusting relationship with his or her infant.
The Diseases of Non-Attachment

[winner]Parenting of Babies and Toddlers Excellent information and resources from Lynn Johnson, a guide for The Mining Company. She has compiled a huge and often updated selection of links which are categorized and listed with annotations. Plus, Lynn writes a new feature each week. Find information on newborn care, parenting multiples, picky eaters, toddler fun, and much more. There is also a bulletin board, a chat room, and an e-mail newsletter.

Quick Tip

Carseats should face the back until baby is at least one year old and at least 20 pounds.
Both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) warn that babies should ride facing the back until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 pounds. A child under age one does not have strong neck muscles; the head would snap forward in a crash if the baby were facing forward. This could cause serious neck and spinal cord injury. -- excerpt from Turning an Infant Seat Around FAQ


SIDS

Reducing the Risks for SIDS: Some Steps Parents Can Take
SIDS and Vaccines from the Concerned Parents for Vaccine Safety Homepage
Here is a good book to read--Sids: A Parent's Guide to Understanding and Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome by William Sears, M.D. Buy Now!
Christopher's Story by his mommy.
Tasha, our own angel in heaven by her mommy.


Touch is Important

Touch Research Institute
Rediscovering Skin to Skin... An article on the kangaroo mother method from INFACT Canada
The Magic Touch By Antonia Van Der Meer. "Babies need more than simple nourishment to thrive; they also need your loving touch."
Sibling Bonding by Margaret Jaworski. "The art of baby massage isn't just for parents."
The Natural Family Site: Infant Massage
Also see my Wearing Your Baby page.

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