Our guides link to the information used to explain health, safety and development topics. The entries below show which original materials inform particular resources, so you can read the guidance and its conditions for yourself.
ACOG's patient materials cover care after pregnancy and questions for a care team. CDC's Hear Her resources explain urgent maternal warning signs. These inform the distinction between family support arrangements and medical follow-up.
ACOG postpartum care · CDC maternal warning signs · NPF recovery guide
CDC's formula preparation page explains mixing, storage and extra precautions for some infants. Its nutrition resources cover feeding and solid foods. NPF's guides link to the specific pages used for the topic.
CDC formula preparation · CDC infant and toddler nutrition · NPF formula guide · NPF solids guide
The AAP's family explanation and NICHD's Safe to Sleep materials describe infant sleep safety. CPSC provides product and household safety information; NHTSA provides child restraint guidance and installation resources.
AAP infant safe sleep · NICHD sleep environment · CPSC household protection · NHTSA car seats
NPF sleep guide · NPF home safety guide · NPF car seat guide
CDC milestone materials distinguish development monitoring from standardized screening. ZERO TO THREE offers family education about feelings, interaction and toilet learning. ASHA provides information about communication and multilingual development.
CDC development resources · ZERO TO THREE family resources · ASHA multilingual information
NPF development guide · NPF toilet learning guide · NPF language guide
ChildCare.gov links families to state information and explains questions to consider when comparing care. Local licensing and application rules should be checked with the responsible state agency or provider.
ChildCare.gov comparison materials · NPF choosing care guide · Comparison sheet
A citation identifies the source of an explanation. It does not establish an NPF partnership, a professional review of this site or a result achieved by NPF. Some sources give recommendations; others report research in a particular population. Read those distinctions before applying a finding to another situation.
