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
Just when you’re getting the hang of a somewhat reasonable feeding schedule for your baby, your little one can sometimes suddenly change course. He may start eating more frequently and still acts like he’s ravenous when he's done.| What to Expect
The first hours after delivery are busy ones for your baby, involving a host of newborn screenings to make sure he’s healthy and thriving. One of the standard procedures you can expect is a vitamin K shot — a safe and effective method to prevent a very serious bleeding condition that can occur in young children.| What to Expect
Many a new mom dealing with a fussy newborn (and truthfully, what newborn isn’t fussy?), has suspected that her suffering sweetheart must have a cow's milk allergy or intolerance, especially when well-intentioned friends and relatives are also blaming milk.| What to Expect
By now, you’ve probably realized that newborns do more than just coo and gurgle. They’re also capable of making plenty of other odd noises. They hiccup often, burp loudly (make that very loudly) and yes, even sneeze frequently.| What to Expect
Yesterday your baby was nursing peacefully. Today he's rejecting the breast. What should you do?| 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
Wondering when babies start sleeping through the night and whether your little one will be a "good sleeper"? The answer mostly depends on your baby's age and stage, and whether or not he's learned to self-soothe.| 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
Any kind of vision problem in a child can seem a bit scary. But when it comes to gunk in your baby's eye, yellow discharge or toddler eye boogers, know that these issues are pretty common at this age. And for the most part, toddler eye infections and injuries get resolved easily.| What to Expect