newborn care

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…

Cradle cap, or infantile seborrheic dermatitis, is a form of dandruff that sometimes plagues newborns. Although cradle cap is not harmful to your baby, it can leave behind scales and crusty patches that appear either white or yellow in…

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…

Newborns should only receive sponge baths until their umbilical cords fall off, which typically takes around two weeks. After that, it is perfectly safe to wash your infant in baby tub. Your baby's skin is delicate, so you'll need to take…

Front seat or back seat: neither is as comforting as having your baby in your arms. But knowing how to keep your little one safe and snug on the road can give you peace of mind. Newborns should always be properly restrained in a…

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…

Chemotherapy treatments can be difficult for a patient to handle. The treatments can be draining both physically and mentally, making support from friends and family vital. Sadly, fear that their treatment may be harmful to others may deter…

Taking care of your infant once you leave the hospital is especially challenging, especially if it is your first baby. It is normal to experience nervousness, fear, fatigue and soreness due to the birth experience. Knowledge of…

Tiny dresses and hats. Itsy bitsy socks. Almost nothing is cuter than newborn clothing -- other than your newborn, that is. But don't rush to buy out the clothing store. Newborns grow quickly, and what fit yesterday may be too small…

You don't need two of everything when you're having twins -- but you do need two of some essential baby gear, as well as a double supply of newborn diapers. But before you rush out and buy two of some things, such as infant swings or…