In an effort to reduce the risk of all sleep-related infant deaths, the American Academy of Pediatrics' (AAP) updated policy statement and technical report includes recommendations on how to create a safe sleep environment.

Source: healthychildren.org

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx

An extensive list of milestones for premature babies up to 5 years of age, with a more detailed focus on the first 2 years.

Source: healthychildren.org

http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/preemie/Pages/Preemie-Milestones.aspx

This website focuses on actions you and others can take to help your baby sleep safely and to reduce your baby's risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related causes of infant death.

Source: nichd.nih.gov

http://www.nichd.nih.gov/sts/about/Pages/default.aspx

This paper discusses the impact of maternal depression on the social and emotional health of young children.

Source: zerotothree.org

https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/137-improving-maternal-and-infant-mental-health-focus-on-maternal-depression

Early Head Start focuses on helping parents find the best ways for stimulating the child’s thinking, movement, and social skills. Through education and community collaboration Early Head Start helps families promote healthy prenatal outcomes, identify and accomplish school readiness goals, and strengthen children’s physical, social/emotional, and cognitive skills. It also supports the achievement of parents’ goals, such as economic independence.

Source: ddivantage.org

http://ddivantage.org/earlyheadstart/

Packet that describes how to bond with preterm babies, both in the NICU and transitioning home.

Source:zerotothree.org

http://www.zerotothree.org/child-development/health-nutrition/early-arrival_eng.pdf

An article for parents to know normal sleeping patterns of thier children. It also offers advice on making sleep safer for very young children.

Source: nationwidechildrens.org

http://www.nationwidechildrens.org/sleep-in-infants

Website for parents to learn about premature births, understand what happens in premature births, and see research on premature births and children.

Source: nlm.nih.gov

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/prematurebabies.html

Information about colicky babies and what to do with crying babies.

Source: healthychildren.org

http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/crying-colic/Pages/default.aspx

Tired of being awake at all hours with your baby? Use these simple tips to help your little one sleep through the night

Source: mayoclinic.org

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/baby-sleep/art-20045014