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Risk Factors for an Infant With a Low Birth Weight
According to The March of Dimes, a baby is classified low birth weight when he weighs less than 5 lbs., 8 oz. Most low-birth-weight babies are born prematurely, before they've had time to grow to full term in the uterus.
Having a baby…
How to Gauge a Premature Baby’s Development
Being the parent of a premature infant is alternately exhilarating and frightening. It's exciting to see your little one grow, but watching his progress can also be nerve-wracking.
As tempting as it may be to obsess over milestones, it's…
How to Clean a Newborn Baby
Sweet, soft and precious to behold, newborn infants won't need a daily bath for several months. A little one's sensitive skin needs washing no more than twice a week to stay supple and clean.
With a little patience and preparation,…
How to Use a Nasal Aspirator on a Newborn
With such tiny nostrils, clearing a newborn's stuffy nose can be a difficult and stressful experience for both parent and baby. Using a nasal aspirator can make the job easier, since the tip is made thin enough to reach into a baby's…
Newborn Baby Shop Checklist
Parenthood can be an overwhelming time, especially for first-time parents. Preparing the essentials before the baby arrives will make life easier for both of you. Making a checklist of items to have at home and with you, before the baby…
What Causes Diaper Rash?
Diaper rash occurs when a baby's bottom becomes bright red as a result of the skin becoming inflamed. Although diapers are made to minimize this, external factors such as bacteria, skin sensitivity and even food can cause diaper rash.…
What to Bring to Daycare With an Infant?
Dropping an infant at daycare for the first time can be emotionally traumatic for both the parents and the baby. Bringing the appropriate items to the daycare can help ease the tension for both parties.
You may be able to leave some…
Numbing Cream for Infant Ear Piercings
Many parents choose to use numbing cream on their infant's ears before they are pierced.
Pediatrician Dr. Vincent Iannelli recommends waiting until your baby is at least two to three months old to pierce her ears.
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Why Does My Newborn Get Hiccups?
Dogs get them, adults get them, and even your newborn baby might get the hiccups. And although scientists know how hiccups are usually triggered, they aren't sure why the body responds the way it does, or what purpose hiccups serve, if any.…
How to Get a 6 Month Old to Stop Coughing
When your 6-month-old baby is coughing, you want nothing more than to make it stop and help her to feel better. Most coughing is due to a viral infection, which means that medicine won't solve the problem.
You simply have to let it run…