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Infants
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Center on Infant Mental Health and Development (CIMHD) 
 The website for this center "dedicated to advancing knowledge about social and emotional health" of babies features a description of public policy programs and a list of infant mental health specialists in Washington state. Also includes a newsletter with articles on topics such as mental health of babies and mother postpartum depression, and traditions and rituals in infant mental health. The CIMHD is affiliated with the University of Washington. http://www.cimhd.org/ Topics: Families Last updated Jul 30, 2008 Diapers/Diaper Rash
This fact sheet covers topics related to diapering and diapers, including pros and cons of cloth and disposable diapers, tips for changing diapers, and preventing and caring for diaper rash. From the University of Virginia Health System. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_newborn/diprrash.cfm Topics: Families, Health Last updated Apr 8, 2008 Disposable Diapers
This 2007 publication reports on options and quality of disposable diapers, and provides general recommendations for purchasing disposable diapers. The detailed ratings of diapers are only accessible to subscribers, but a sidebar on features to consider in disposable diapers, and a related report on cloth diapers (with diaper washing basics), are both available on the site. From Consumer Reports. http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/baby-toddler/care-and-dressing/diapers/diapers-304/overview/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Families Last updated Apr 8, 2008 Maternal & Infant Nutrition Briefs
"A research-based newsletter prepared by the University of California for professionals interested in maternal and infant nutrition." Browsable by issue (1996 to the present) or topic (including pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, infants, and children). From the Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis. http://nutrition.ucdavis.edu/briefs/ Topics: Families, Nutrition & Food Safety, Women's Health Last updated Aug 24, 2006 National Abandoned Infants Assistance (AIA) Resource Center
This site contains publications on topics such as substance-exposed newborns, family planning, and kinship foster care. Also features issues of the Source newsletter. From an organization with a mission "to enhance the quality of social and health services delivered to children who are abandoned or at-risk of abandonment due to the presence of drugs and/or HIV in the family." The AIA Resource Center is located at the University of California, Berkeley. http://aia.berkeley.edu Topics: Families Last updated Sep 20, 2006 National Newborn Screening & Genetics Resource Center (NNSGRC)
This site provides information for health professionals and the public about newborn screening and genetics. It includes lists of tests available by state, laboratories offering expanded newborn screening, and reports and links on genetics, ethics, health care policy, and birth defects. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the University of Texas Health Science Center. http://genes-r-us.uthscsa.edu/ Topics: Families Last updated May 6, 2006 Pregnancy & Newborn Health Education Center
This collection of articles and videos covers pregnancy and newborn health topics such as nutrition, prenatal care, things to avoid (such as alcohol, smoking, and stress), pregnancy after 35, prenatal tests, changes during pregnancy, complications, labor and delivery, caring for a baby, pregnancy and newborn loss, and birth defects and genetics. From the March of Dimes Foundation. http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/pnhec.asp Topics: Families, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Jan 16, 2007 Sleeping With Your Baby (Co-Sleeping)
This fact sheet describes possible risks and benefits of co-sleeping, the "idea of having your baby sleep beside you in your bed." It also includes safety recommendations for parents who do decide to share a bed with their baby. Includes links to related fact sheets about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and breastfeeding. From the March of Dimes. http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/298_29656.asp Topics: Families Last updated Apr 9, 2009 Solving the Diaper Dilemma
This article discusses the question "Are disposable plastic or reusable cloth diapers better for the environment and for the babies themselves?," noting that "[w]hile many of us might answer with a kneejerk 'cloth!', the answer isn't necessarily that easy." Discusses studies and cloth diapering. Note: Some of the diaper companies listed are no longer in business, but current listings can be found by searching for "diapers" in the website's "National Green Pages." From Green America. http://www.greenamericatoday.org/pubs/realmoney/articles/diapers.cfm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Families Last updated Nov 1, 2009 Zero to Three
This searchable site contains information on a baby's social, emotional, and intellectual development. The "Parents" section has information about choosing child care, developmental milestones, many helpful tips, and much more. Also has a section for professionals working with children, and public policy resources. Some features require free registration. Zero to Three is a nonprofit organization that operates the Early Head Start National Resource Center (EHS NRC). http://zerotothree.org/ Topics: Families, People Last updated Apr 1, 2007 |
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