Baby Care

Sticking your tongue out and making noise at your kid can just seem like silly fun. But it lays the groundwork for social and motor skills and more.

Moon Afrykan Aku was boarding a SMART bus in 2011 when the driver noticed she had something on her chest and stopped her. Aku was breastfeeding. The driver refused...

These parents said goodnight to the same-old bedtime songs and embrace more modern lullabies for their babies.

U.S. circumcision rates are on the decline. Why? Here's a look at the pros and cons of circumcising your baby for parents who are weighing the decision.

A new study says 'yes,' you should pick babies up every time they cry, and a local pediatrician confirms that it's the best practice for ages 0-6 months.

Could your baby's food be contaminated with heavy metals? It sounds like a scare tactic, but a report released in October by Healthy Babies Bright Futures found that 95...

Having a premature baby can present a whole new set of challenges for parents. Here, a metro Detroit NICU doctor answers some basic concerns in honor of World Preemie Day.

An overstimulated baby can be even fussier than usual. Read on for tips on how to know your child is overwhelmed and ways to prevent it.

Find prenatal exercises, Lamaze and other types of new parent classes that mom and dad can take together to prepare for their bundle's upcoming arrival.

From drooling, coughing and chin rashes to diarrhea, a low-grade fever, biting and gnawing, here are some classic signs your baby is teething.

New moms who need lactation advice can turn to a certified breastfeeding lactation consultant in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne and Washtenaw counties for help.

There's no 'right' time to cut off the milk supply to your baby. Experts weigh in on when to stop breastfeeding – and making the right choice for you.