A baby carrier on your front or a baby sling are wonderful for carrying your baby in the first few months. Your baby gets to be close to you while you can move around more freely.

If you or anyone in your family smokes, your baby will be a passive smoker. Passive smoking is bad for babies in several ways.

Do you suspect your child is sick? Has their snot turned from clear to greenish yellow? Does your child feel hot and feverish? Here is some advice on what to do if your young child has a temperature.

Has your child's hand slipped out of the mitten, so their fingers are ice cold? Is the tip of their nose white, or do their cheeks have pale patches? Read up, so you know how to deal with frostbite and hypothermia properly should an accident happen.

It's best to childproof your home before your infant starts crawling or standing up. Go through the check list below to reduce the risk of accidents.