Babies should be put on their backs to sleep. Exposure to second-hand smoke increases a child's risk of respiratory problems and ear infections.

Many times, parents of newborns and small children find it both helpful and enlightening to share their experiences with other parents going through the same things. Following is a list of local support groups that you may find helpful. * Click on any link below for more information. Hand to Hold Parent to Parent Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Austin Chapter Ronald McDonald House American Diabetes Association March of Dimes