Let the doctor know if your child is taking any vitamins, herbal products, supplements or home remedies.

Swaddling is the practice of wrapping your baby in a blanket or cloth. It mimics the comfort of the womb.

To help regulate your child’s temperature, encourage him to play if he feels like it.

To help regulate your child’s temperature, make sure your child drinks plenty of fluids.

To help regulate your child’s temperature, bathe him in lukewarm water to help lower body temperature.

A child’s normal temperature ranges from 97ºF to 99ºF. If your child is healthy, a fever is probably not serious.

Things like being overheated in warm weather can cause a fever. Different types of infection can also cause a fever.

The most accurate way to take a baby’s (under 24 months) temperature is in his bottom. Other methods are not as accurate. Always use a digital thermometer.

Aspirin is not recommended for children with fever. Use fever reducers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.

Trust your instincts. Call the doctor when you have a concern about how your baby looks or feels or if you have questions about how to take care of him.

Crying is normal for babies. Babies usually cry when they are hungry, wet, bored, uncomfortable or when they just want to be held. Sometimes babies cry no matter what you do to console them.

If your baby is crying a lot and you feel like you cannot cope with the crying, get help. It is important to remember that you are not alone—many new parents experience this. Don’t feel bad if you need to take a short break.

Never shake your baby. Violent or forceful shaking can lead to bleeding or swelling of the brain, blindness or even death.

If you are concerned about the development of your child, don’t wait. Ask your pediatrician about a referral to Children’s. We have pediatric-trained experts who can evaluate your child’s development, and we offer a wide-range of rehabilitation services to help your child develop properly.

Children are not just small adults. Our pediatric specialists are trained to understand these special needs—they care for them every day.

Only 6 percent of hospitals in the country have emergency departments that are fully-equipped to handle children. Children’s has three dedicated pediatric Emergency Departments.

Always put your baby on his back to sleep. This is the safest way for him to sleep (unless your doctor tells you something different).

Have your baby sleep in his own crib without any pillows or heavy blankets. Move your baby’s crib into your bedroom and place the crib within arm’s reach.

Your baby should NOT sleep in the bed with you, other children or adults.

Do not overheat the room where your baby sleeps. This may also be a cause of SIDS. Set the thermostat to a temperature that is comfortable for adults who are lightly dressed.

Instead of using covers when your baby is sleeping in cool weather, dress your baby in a lightweight, one-piece blanket sleeper or sleep sack to keep him warm.

Swaddling can curb crying and restlessness if done correctly. It can also promote longer sleep and regular sleep patterns.

If swaddling is done incorrectly, it can put too much pressure on the hips and cause problems. Extreme examples include hip dysplasia.

Tummy Time Tools helps you make sure your baby gets enough time on his tummy each day. This is done through activities such as handling, carrying, diapering, positioning, feeding and playing with your baby.