Consistent, high-quality health care is important for the development of all children. Infants have their own unique health care needs. Explore information about proper care and developmental milestones from the newborn visit until age 1.
Watch this video to learn how to have culturally-sensitive conversations with families of infants. Discover and share tips for sleep wear, sleeping areas, and more to prevent sudden infant death syndrome.
Share this resource with families to help them do tummy time activities with their baby.
Home visitors and others who work with families can use this resource to share information about tummy time, include tummy time in daily routines, and assess a family’s home to make sure tummy time is safe.
Use this tip sheet to understand the purpose, timing, and goals of the newborn visit. Early Head Start staff will also find strategies for making the most of the visit.
Baby teeth start coming in at about 6 to 10 months old, and can sometimes hurt. Get tips for simple ways to help prevent or reduce teething pain.