Because babies need a ton of individual attention, they are the most demanding group to care for in formal settings. Most ...

In the first years after birth, the human brain develops at a remarkable pace. Every second, more than a million new neural connections spring into being, shaping a person’s physical and emotional ...

Check your toy chests and closets for these "hazardous" items, state officials say.

When I was pregnant, I imagined that bathing my twins would be a relaxing daily ritual. Instead, it involved two wailing babies, an anxious partner, and countless potential hazards requiring my ...

How a new father behaves toward his baby can change family dynamics in a way that affects the child's heart and metabolic health years later, according to a new study by researchers in the Penn State ...

Everyday meals and snacks you feed your children and babies could pose hidden health risks if poorly manufactured or eaten in large amounts, an expert has warned. From a spoonful of honey to a ...

Would you dab perfume on a six-month-old? Paint their tiny nails with polish that contains formaldehyde? Dust bronzer onto their cheeks? An investigation by the Times has found that babies and ...