A List of Needed Baby Items
The amazing thing about babies is how such small creatures could possibly need the large pile of things that have been deemed essential. Some things...
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How to Increase Breast Milk With Herbs
Mastogenic herbs, or herbs that help to increase breast milk, are not a new concept, rather they have been used by mothers around the world for...
How to Treat Mastitis
Mastitis is a painful infection of the breast experienced by women who are breastfeeding. Preventing or quickly relieving engorgement by nursing your...
How to Care for a Circumcised Infant
Baby boys have foreskin covering the tip of the penis when they’re born. When they are circumcised, the foreskin is removed so the head of the...
How to Bond with a Newborn When Bottle-Feeding
From the moment you bring your baby into the world, you can begin bonding with her. Bonding creates an attachment between you and your newborn. It...
How to Share Newborn Care With the Father
Bringing your newborn home from the hospital is a joyous and exciting time for the whole family, but after you get everyone home and settled in,...
How to Stimulate a Newborn's Sense of Sight
Newborn sight needs to develop during a baby's first year, and your child develops sight from sensing light and dark to identifying a color after...
How to Help Dad Bond with a Newborn
Bonding with a newborn can seem like second nature to a new mom, but helping a new dad to bond with a newborn can be a challenge. As the mom, it is...
How to Prevent Flat Head
Sometimes, babies develop a flat spot on their heads in-utero, but many cases - known as positional plagiocephaly - result simply from the way...
How to Swaddle an Infant
Your mother and grandmother may swear by swaddling to help a baby sleep, but swaddling demands special care to ensure that your infant is safe. The...
How to Gather Together the Items You Need for a Newborn
As you've probably heard, the little person about to take over your life doesn't come cheap. Along with the big-ticket items like a crib and a...
How to Care for the Circumcision Site
If you've made the decision to circumcise your son, you'll need to know how to care for the procedure site until it heals to prevent bleeding,...
How to Prepare for Bringing a Newborn Home
You're excited, yet nervous at the same time. This is the day you have waited for, to finally bring home your little bundle of joy. The nurses and...
How to Wrap a Baby
After months of growing in tight quarters, all that space in the outside world may feel unfamiliar to your newborn. You can help her feel warm and...
How to Hold a Newborn Baby
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...