Oh Baby! online library
Reliable information is a good thing to have—especially now, as you prepare your family for a new arrival! Using the Web can be a great way to get the information you need, if you know where to go.
Health-related information about childbirth, child care and parenting
MedlinePlus®
MedlinePlus brings together, by health topic, authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), other government, nonprofit and other health-related organizations. Preformulated searches are included in MedlinePlus and give easy access to the medical research literature. It also provides you with a database of full-text drug information and an illustrated medical encyclopedia.
KidsHealth
A comprehensive Web site from the Nemours Foundation with doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence.
American Academy of Pediatrics
Comprehensive information about children's health topics and other resources for parents.
Breastfeeding and nutrition
Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition
Provides resources for breastfeeding mothers and parent education.
Adoption
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Child Welfare Information Gateway connects professionals and concerned citizens to timely, essential information and resources targeted to the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Social Services
Information on how to adopt in the state of Massachusetts.
Car passenger safety
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Information on car seats (usage, car seat recalls and installation) and a listing of certified car seat technicians in your area who can check to make sure your seat is installed correctly.
Massachusetts Office of Public Safety - Child Passenger Safety
Learn about the Massachusetts car seat law and find out how to install and position a car seat correctly. Information is also available in Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese.