Being a parent of a baby or a toddler can be both fun and hard work. Your baby’s health and safety is the biggest responsibility you’ll face as a parent. From immunizations to doctor visits to treating tummies, learn how to prepare for any aches and pains that lie ahead. These helpful links and images from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention focus on children ages zero to three and will help you learn how to give your child a healthy start to life.
Diseases & Conditions
When your baby is sick you want answers. Find out what you need to know about common childhood diseases and conditions. The links on this page will help you learn about diseases and conditions that could affect your child. If you don’t find what you are looking for, browse all parent topics or view CDC’s A to Z index for a more detailed list of topics.
Autism, Birth Defects, Common Cold, Ear Infection, Flu, Group B Strep, Jaundice, Prenatal Infections …More
Safety in the Home & Community
Keeping your baby safe is your number one concern. Get expert tips on how to keep your child safe in your home and community. You play an important role in keeping your child safe — no matter how old he or she is. The links below provide information and tools to help protect your baby and toddler from injuries and violence.
Child Passenger Safety, Medicine Safety, Safety in Your Home, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Vaccine Safety …More
Raising Healthy Children
This section provides you with information that will be helpful in raising a healthy baby.
Breastfeeding, Infant Health, Infant Immunization Questions, Maternal Health, Positive Parenting Tips …More
Milestones & Schedules
You can see a child’s development by how they play, learn, speak, and act. Parents play a critical role in their child’s development. Providing a safe and loving home and spending time together – playing, singing, reading, and even just talking – can make a big difference! Besides tracking your child’s growth and development, you can learn about topics such as developmental disabilities, immunization recommendations, and screening.
Child Development, Developmental Milestones, Growth Charts, Immunization Scheduler, Vaccines and Immunization Questions …More
Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers
Parenting is hard work! But it can also be fun and rewarding. There are many things you can do to help build a safe, stable, and nurturing relationship with your child. This website will help you handle some common parenting challenges, so you can be a more confident parent and enjoy helping your child grow.
