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7 Things Doctors Wish You Knew About Eczema
It’s so much more than an everyday rash.
What Happens When Your Newborn Has Jaundice
Most babies are screened for jaundice before leaving the hospital. Here's what you need to know if your child is affected.
Why Babies Cry and What Their Wails Mean
Those big screams and little tears are your baby’s way of communicating needs.
That’s a Wrap: Best Practices for Safely Swaddling Your Newborn Baby
When done properly, swaddling can be an effective way for new parents to calm a restless infant and help everyone clock some shuteye.
Preparing for Baby’s Checkups
We’ll explain everything you need to know about baby’s pediatrician visits during the first year.
How to Give Your Baby Their First Bath
Rub-a-dub-dub, they’re not quite ready for the tub!
Should I Give My Newborn a Pacifier?
Between oral development, nipple confusion, and infant safety, there are a lot of questions when it comes to newbies and pacifiers.
How to Swaddle a Baby
Little ones are often comforted when they’re swaddled—but you’ve got to get it right. Here’s how to properly wrap your baby burrito.
How to Play With a Newborn Baby
Try these easy activities to get your game on.
The Scoop on Baby Poop
You’ve paid your doos, er, dues in days of yore—changed diapers for your nephew, friends’ kids and those sweet twins you babysat. Although you might [...]
How to safely buckle baby into her car seat
Right height Adjust the shoulder straps, so they start at or below baby’s shoulder height. (This is the preferred position for rear-facing car seats.) Pit [...]
Microbe management
While seemingly unsettling, the greeting party welcoming your baby into this new world includes scores of uninvited guests: bacteria. Before baby even gets discharged from [...]
Baby’s first cold
You know it's only a matter of time ... your little one's first set of sniffles is bound to happen sooner or later. Though a [...]
Autism awareness
Although autism spectrum disorders are rooted in early brain development, the average age most children are diagnosed is 4 1⁄2. Georgina Peacock, MD, a developmental behavioral [...]
Excuse me, please
Take it in As infants gulp milk from bottle or breast, they tend to swallow air right along with it, which can lead to discomfort [...]
Dressed for success
Thanks to generous friends and family, you’ll likely end up with a dresser full of pint-sized apparel for your babe. But beyond frilly pink dresses [...]
7 Things Doctors Wish You Knew About Eczema
It’s so much more than an everyday rash.
What Happens When Your Newborn Has Jaundice
Most babies are screened for jaundice before leaving the hospital. Here's what you need to know if your child is affected.
Why Babies Cry and What Their Wails Mean
Those big screams and little tears are your baby’s way of communicating needs.
That’s a Wrap: Best Practices for Safely Swaddling Your Newborn Baby
When done properly, swaddling can be an effective way for new parents to calm a restless infant and help everyone clock some shuteye.
Preparing for Baby’s Checkups
We’ll explain everything you need to know about baby’s pediatrician visits during the first year.
How to Give Your Baby Their First Bath
Rub-a-dub-dub, they’re not quite ready for the tub!
Should I Give My Newborn a Pacifier?
Between oral development, nipple confusion, and infant safety, there are a lot of questions when it comes to newbies and pacifiers.
How to Swaddle a Baby
Little ones are often comforted when they’re swaddled—but you’ve got to get it right. Here’s how to properly wrap your baby burrito.
How to Play With a Newborn Baby
Try these easy activities to get your game on.
The Scoop on Baby Poop
You’ve paid your doos, er, dues in days of yore—changed diapers for your nephew, friends’ kids and those sweet twins you babysat. Although you might [...]
How to safely buckle baby into her car seat
Right height Adjust the shoulder straps, so they start at or below baby’s shoulder height. (This is the preferred position for rear-facing car seats.) Pit [...]
Microbe management
While seemingly unsettling, the greeting party welcoming your baby into this new world includes scores of uninvited guests: bacteria. Before baby even gets discharged from [...]
Baby’s first cold
You know it's only a matter of time ... your little one's first set of sniffles is bound to happen sooner or later. Though a [...]
Autism awareness
Although autism spectrum disorders are rooted in early brain development, the average age most children are diagnosed is 4 1⁄2. Georgina Peacock, MD, a developmental behavioral [...]
Excuse me, please
Take it in As infants gulp milk from bottle or breast, they tend to swallow air right along with it, which can lead to discomfort [...]
Dressed for success
Thanks to generous friends and family, you’ll likely end up with a dresser full of pint-sized apparel for your babe. But beyond frilly pink dresses [...]
