One second your child is laughing and playing; the next, they’re gasping for breath. Choking is every parent’s nightmare, and for good reason: It’s the fourth leading cause of accidental death in children under the age of 5. And sadly, it can happen in an instant. | What to Expect
Once your little one discovers he can get food into his mouth, it's likely time to break out the Cheerios and other tasty bite-sized finger foods. Get ideas on what to feed your adorable eater with this go-to guide.| What to Expect
After months of reclining and tummy time, your baby might be ready for a change of scenery, and he’ll need to accomplish a new movement milestone to do so: sitting up. | What to Expect
They make it look so easy, those breastfeeding moms you’ve seen. Without skipping a beat of conversation or a bite of lunch, they open a button and latch on a baby, as if breastfeeding were the most natural process in the world. But while the source may be natural, nursing know-how — especially for newbie moms and their babies — often doesn’t come naturally at all at first.| What to Expect
Choking happens when an object gets inhaled and then stuck in a person’s airway. Babies and small children are particularly at risk of choking because of their small throats and tracheas, making it easy for things to get stuck.| What to Expect
If it seems like every other tot you know is allergic to something, there's good reason. Though the jury is still out on the cause, researchers are certain about one thing: Food allergies in children are on the rise.| What to Expect
Your baby might be mastering big moves as she crawls and maybe even pulls herself up to stand, and honestly, those are the milestones that grab the most attention (and camera time).| What to Expect
