As a parent, it’s your responsibility to make informed decisions about the care of your child. From selecting the right products to every day tasks, raising a child takes mind, body and soul and most importantly, the support and love from friends and family.

Being a parent, whether new or seasoned, is a joyous adventure. Being a parent today is great because there are so many choices. However, with so many choices also comes a sense of overwhelming overload. There are a lot of resources available. The best resource is word of mouth. Talk to your friends and family and other parents about their experiences, tricks of the trade, and recommendations on products they use and like and why. First hand experience, research and common sense can go a long way in raising a happy and healthy child.

Here are a few of our favorite resources for staying in the know and raising a happy and healthy baby:

• American Baby
• Babyboom Caretaker
• Baby Center
• Baby Guide
• Baby Names
• Baby Name Guide
• Baby Talk
• Belly To Baby Guide
• Best Pregnancy Tips
• Child Development Info
• Family Fun
• Fit Pregnancy
• Great Dad
• Healthy Happy Pregnancy
• iBaby Guide
• iVillage
• Mama's Health
• Parenthood
• Parenting Weekly
• Parenting
• Parents
• Safety Mom

Be sure to also check out our related resources for baby safety under The Safety Zone!