Baby Center
Information about common childhood illnesses and injuries, emergencies, vaccines, first aid and prevention. Includes a health bulletin board, ask the experts and resources.
http://www.babycenter.com/baby-health/Cranial Technologies.
Provides information on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infant positional plagiocephaly (abnormal head shape, flat head syndrome, deformational plagiocephaly) with the DOC Band, a cranial remodeling orthosis.
http://www.cranialtech.com
Craniosynostosis and Positional Plagiocephaly Support (CAPPS)
A national non profit organization that assists families that have, or suspect their child has, Craniosynostosis or Positional Plagiocephaly. Includes information about the conditions, organization details, events, doctor listings and contact details
http://www.CAPPSkids.org
Early Childhood Training Institute
Training and information for parents and care providers of children birth to three years of age. Includes developmental milestones and advice on selecting child care.
http://ecti.hbg.psu.edu
GeoParent
Ask the experts questions about your baby's health and wellness. Includes link to advice given about common problems.
http://geoparent.com/directory/Experts/Health/Babies/
Giving Medicine to Children
Information about how to safely give medicine to young children.
http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/196_kid.html
ibabydoc.com
Extensive health information about babies and children from a pediatrician. Includes childhood illnesses, safety and child development.
http://www.ibabydoc.com/
Infant Hearing Screening
Stresses the importance of screening newborns for hearing loss. Legislation and resources.
http://deafness.about.com/library/weekly/aa100898.htm
International Loving Touch Foundation, Inc.
Provides Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) training and parent infant massage classes. Instructor referrals, educational materials, marketing support and baby support products.
http://www.lovingtouch.com/
Kidsgrowth
Child health information for parents by pediatricians.
http://kidsgrowth.com/index2.cfm
Lamb's Way
Filled with links relating to medically fragile infants and children with special needs.
http://lambsway.org/
Nappy Information Service
The latest news and information on disposable nappies (diapers) including lifestyle, health and environmental issues.
http://www.nappyinformationservice.co.uk
National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management
Dedicated to early hearing detection and intervention and universal newborn hearing screening. Resources include information for hospitals, states, audiologists, and families.
http://www.infanthearing.org
Nurse Nana
Health resource for pregnancy, and toddler and infant care. Addresses topics such as common cures and myths, breastfeeding, nutrition and immunisation. Includes facility to submit questions and receive feedback from "Nurse Nana".
http://www.family4life.com/nurse_nana.htm
Parent Report
Health information for parents of infants and toddlers. Includes articles and radio shows.
http://www.theparentreport.com/resources/ages/infant/health.html
RXinsider
A free diaper rash informational monograph for patient counseling.
http://rxinsider.com/monographs/diaper_rash.htm
Teething
The process and signs of teething, how to relieve discomfort, and caring for your baby's first teeth.
http://www.zila.com/NFp_teething.htm
The Sick Newborn
Written by health professionals for parents and families of a sick infant. Includes information about neonatal intensive care, common conditions, abnormalities and diseases, and preparing for hospital discharge.
http://www.pediatrics.wisc.edu/patientcare/sicknewborn/
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