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Baby Health

Worried about baby’s health? You’re not alone. Get the answers you need about everything from colic to common illnesses.

10-month-old baby sitting up in bed - 10-month-old baby weight

10-month-old baby health & growth guide

This month, show baby that rest time is just as important as playtime.

Updated Apr. 28, 2023
baby playing on bed with mother - 9-month-old baby weight

9-month-old baby health & growth guide

Now’s a perfect time to start incorporating baby into your family mealtime rituals.

Updated Apr. 18, 2023
8-month-old baby practicing crawling - 8-month-old baby weight

8-month-old baby health & growth guide

Is your bub turning up their nose at certain foods? Stay the course.

Updated Apr. 18, 2023
baby playing with ball on the floor - 7-month-old baby weight

7-month-old baby health & growth guide

Get ready to expand your baby foodie’s palate. Beets and blueberries, anyone?

Updated Apr. 18, 2023
6-month-old baby playing with mobile - 6-month-old baby weight

6-month-old baby health & growth guide

You’ve reached the halfway mark! That’s major, mama, for both of you.

Updated Apr. 17, 2023
baby pushing up on arms during tummy time - 5-month-old baby weight

5-month-old baby health & growth guide

Your mini is ready to be on the move—making now a good time for babyproofing.

Updated Apr. 17, 2023
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4-month-old baby health & growth guide

Month four can be full of sweet daytime giggles—and up-all-night-teething cries.

Updated Jul. 11, 2023
3-month-old baby doing tummy time - 3-month-old baby weight

3-month-old baby health & growth guide

You’re both officially out of the fourth trimester—and hopefully finding your groove in your new life together.

Updated Apr. 28, 2023
mom cuddles 2-month-old baby - 2-month-old baby weight

2-month-old baby health & growth guide

From first smiles (swoon!) to a slightly more predictable daily routine, we hope that life is starting to ease a bit.

Updated Apr. 17, 2023
Gerber Good Start Soothe Pro Infant Formula - Gerber Good Start recall

Update: Some recalled Gerber Good Start formulas were shipped out after the recall

No illnesses have been reported, but here's what parents need to know.

Updated May. 16, 2023
1-month-old baby sleeping - 1-month-old baby weight

1-month-old baby health & growth guide

It might feel like your lovebug is hungry all the time—and that’s because, well, they are.

Updated Apr. 17, 2023
mom checks temperature of sick boy in bed - febrile seizure

Febrile seizures can be scary—but usually aren’t cause for alarm, experts say

Experts say febrile seizures are common and usually require minimal treatment—but it’s smart to be prepared. Here’s what you need to know.

Updated Mar. 03, 2023
Mom takes temperature of her sick child at home - Children's Tylenol shortage and how to treat fever in kids

Can’t find Children’s Tylenol or Motrin? Here’s how to safely reduce a fever in kids

Plus, what parents need to know about the Children's Tylenol shortage.

Updated Dec. 22, 2022
baby holding his hand up to his eye - should my baby get a newborn vitamin k shot and erythromycin eye ointment

Should my newborn get a vitamin K shot and erythromycin eye ointment?

Working on your birth plan? Here's what new parents need to know.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
premature infant sleeps on mother's chest while practicing skin-to-skin contact after birth

WHO now recommends all premature babies receive immediate skin-to-skin contact after birth

WHO research shows starting skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth has the potential to save up to 150,000 more lives each year.

Updated Dec. 06, 2022
Baby in hospital with RSV

Terrifying video shows heroic officers saving the life of a newborn with RSV

The officers' lifesaving actions were captured by their body cameras.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022
baby eating taking care of baby gut health

Baby gut health is a powerful tool when it comes to allergies and eczema

By providing transparency into what is in their baby’s gut, parents can take action sooner and get to the root cause of the baby's gassiness, allergies and other chronic conditions.

Updated Mar. 05, 2024
baby getting an infant massage at home

Infant massage is good for babies—and parents

It's all about promoting bonding and parenting confidence.

Updated Jul. 17, 2024
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