From Consumer Reports:Safe Products for Baby The March of Dimes and Consumer Reports have worked together to produce this helpful online guide. It includes shopping and safety tips for car seats, strollers, cribs, changing tables, play pens, clothing, bathtubs and more.
Newborn Screening:Baby’s First Tests View Video. Before newborns leave the hospital, they have some simple tests. A few drops of blood are taken from the baby’s heel. This sample is tested for health disorders that affect how the body works. Most babies are fine.
Complications:Preterm Labor One in eight women will give birth too early—before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Help your baby be born at the right time. Learn the signs of preterm labor and what to do if you think you are having preterm labor.
Understanding Your Newborn:Interactive Flash Program Great for the first-time parent! Learn how newborns signal what they feel and what they need. Includes info on sleeping, crying and feeding. Practical pointers that you can use right away.
