Baby walkers, wheeled devices that allow a non-walking infant to scoot himself around the house by pushing off with his feet, are controversial devices.

For many parents, seeing an infant’s eyes rolling for the first time can be a worrisome experience, capable of raising both eyebrows and blood pressure. Eye rolling in infants may be normal, but it could also be a sign of a potentially serious health condition.

Yawning is a reflex that is natural in infants and persists into adulthood. The University of Maryland Medical Center describes yawning as an involuntary opening of the mouth usually accompanied by breathing in a large breath. If your infant is tired, drowsy or fatigued, it is normal to see him yawn.

Nothing is cuter than a bouncing baby boy, but if that baby is bouncing in a jumper, his development may be hampered. Baby jumpers are designed to allow a baby to bounce by using his toes to push off from the ground -- a motion that delights most babies.

Cradle cap, also known as "seborrheic dermatitis" or "seborrhea," is basically the baby version of dandruff. Although cradle cap usually resolves itself within your baby’s first year, you may want to help alleviate the symptoms.

Swaddling infants was commonplace before the 18th century, and the practice is gaining a new following in the United States since swaddling babies has several benefits and very little risk. Swaddling can also benefit you as a new parent, as handling a calm newborn who sleeps well will help you to stay calm and rested.

If your teeth are crowded or misaligned, you may be interested in straightening them. Braces are a popular treatment option; however, some people prefer not to use these devises to align their teeth.

During your pregnancy, your baby will grow from a microscopic fertilized egg to an average of about 8 lb at birth. Fetal development follows predictable stages and milestones, with some individual variance.

When your infant's skin feels hot to the touch, something is wrong. Unlike older children, you can't ask a baby to hold a thermometer under his tongue for 20 seconds and then describe in words he feels. You can still take his temperature, access his symptoms and provide proper care.

A baby sonogram, also known as an ultrasound, is a common procedure during a pregnancy. Sonograms emit high frequency sound waves from a transducer placed on the mother’s abdomen. The fetus is scanned by rays of repetitive ultrasound beams that reflect back to the transducer and onto a monitor screen.

Infant stool can be a good indicator of your baby's health, according to pediatrician Jay Gordon. The color and consistency of your child's bowel movements are sometimes the best insight you have into how your baby is feeling. Stringy, watery mucus in your infant's stool can have a variety of causes.

Often called obligate or preferential nasal breathers, infants show a propensity for breathing through their noses. Although typically infrequent, mouth breathing plays a key role in helping keep your infant alive and healthy.