newborn care

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 stroller, your baby needs a constant supply of diapers. You can also expect him to outgrow his…

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, infection and other complications. If your baby's doctor provided you with instructions for…

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 doctors can't come along with you, since it's now your turn to practice your parenting…

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 cozy during the first few days or weeks after birth by swaddling her in a blanket, which…

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…

Stimulating a newborn's sense of hearing is as easy as opening your mouth. Your baby has heard the sound of your voice since before she took her first breath -- so it's a familiar sound. Now that your baby is in your arms, the best way…

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…

Swaddling is an excellent way to comfort a newborn because being wrapped securely in a blanket feels similar to the way the baby felt in his mother's womb. As a result, swaddling can promote sleep when done correctly. There comes an age,…