Linda Fehrman

Newborn babies are fragile, but they won't break. Don't be afraid to hold a newborn, because soon, you'll get the hang of it. The most important thing to know about holding a newborn baby is that they are not born with the ability to…

If your newborn has developed red patches or white or yellow scales on his scalp, don't worry. It's most likely cradle cap, a noninfectious skin condition that generally disappears within a few months. Usually, it's not itchy or…

That wiggly little bundle of joy you just brought home gives you lots of reasons to feel ecstatic, but handling a newborn for the first time is often scary. His little body seems so delicate and squirmy. Since he needs you to meet all of…

Before you go broke buying another toy or gadget that your baby will never end up using, take a step back and consider the absolute essentials that your newborn will need. Many of your purchases can wait until the baby comes home and you…

Newborns have an innate need to feel secure, and swaddling can help to achieve this. Swaddling is especially comforting for your baby as she tries to sleep, since it feels similar being in the womb. Preventing the baby from moving too much…

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Public Health Association have both spoken out about how dangerous swaddling your baby can be. According to Dr. Harvey Karp, author of "The Happiest Baby on the Block," it's only unsafe…

The hot summer months are the ideal time for swimming, barbeques and days at the park, but when you have a newborn, your summer plans may have to change. The National Sleep Foundation warns that overheating during sleep can be a cause of…

Getting anyone to do anything they don't want to do is an exercise in futility, especially when it comes to marriage. While many women have coerced men into marriages they didn't want, a marriage like that rarely lasts or brings much…

If you have waited until Valentine's Day to get that special guy a gift, you still have time to quickly come up with something festive. Appealing to your Valentine's special interests and palate are two places to start when coming up with…

Marriage is fun, but can be very challenging. Its moments of glory often come in realizing how far you have come together as a couple. At no time is that more evident than an anniversary. Congratulations on making it to your ten year…