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* Types of Bottles * Types of Nipples * Bottle-Feeding Accessories * Safety Tips New parents need bottles, and all the things that go with them. Even moms who breastfeed will still need bottles for times when it is not convenient to nurse, or if mealtime is spent away from baby. There are a variety of bottles to choose from, as well as assorted nipple styles to go with them.  More...

The sheer physical effort involved in breastfeeding may leave babies with stronger lungs well into childhood, researchers suggest. A study of 10-year-olds on the Isle of Wight by UK and US scientists found much better lung function in those breastfed for at least four months.  More...

Eating a high-fat diet in pregnancy may cause changes in the foetal brain that lead to over-eating and obesity early in life, research suggests. Tests on rats showed those born to mothers fed a high-fat diet had many more brain cells specialised to produce appetite-stimulating proteins.  More...

Babies are born wanting to suck. Some even suck their thumbs or fingers before they're born. Beyond nutrition, sucking is often an important method of self-soothing — a comforting, familiar and calming mechanism in a new world. More...

Baby walkers are responsible for injuring 4,000 children a year and should be banned, say physiotherapists. More...

A baby swing is a wonderful way to soothe a fussy baby or hold an infant while mom or dad sneaks a quick shower. Before you buy a baby swing, check out this list of handy must-have features that will make your baby swing more useful for you and baby. More...

Head lice are a common, controversial and frustrating problem for parents. And the controversy isn't usually about where they got infected, but instead revolves around how you are going to get rid of the lice. More...

Women who are severely depressed during pregnancy have twice the risk of their babies coming early, a study suggests. Researchers monitored 791 women during pregnancy - two fifths of whom reported significant depressed feelings, the Human Reproduction journal said.  More...

Bathing a slippery newborn can be a nerve-racking experience. Your baby may not like it much, either. But stay calm. With a little practice, you'll both start to feel more comfortable at bath time. Start by learning the basics. More...

All babies cry sometimes. They have to. Even entirely healthy newborns will cry for somewhere between one and three hours each day. Unable to do anything for themselves, babies rely on someone else to provide them with the food, warmth, and comfort that they need. More...

Men who suffer from premature ejaculation may be able to blame their genes, work suggests. A study of nearly 200 Dutch men found those who climaxed too soon during intercourse had a version of a gene that controls the hormone serotonin.  More...

A Belly-Flattening Diet That Really Works. Finally, get the fab abs you've always wanted with this revolutionary eating program—it's healthy, it's easy to follow—and shedding harmful abdominal fat not only protects your health but could save your life! More...