newborn care

Pregnancy is supposed to be a fun and exciting time. When the realization hits that you are entering preterm labor, however, you may find yourself overcome by fear and worry about the health of the baby who isn’t quite ready to enter the…

Grandma's advice may be well-meaning, but don't listen to her if she tells you that you are spoiling your baby: Experts agree that it is impossible to spoil a newborn. Newborn babies have basic needs that must be met, and it is your job…

While most newborns arrive in the world ready to build an attachment, some parents feel anxious about how to initiate the bonding experience with their precious bundle of joy. Attachment is not an overnight phenomenon, but rather a…

Parents often contemplate whether or not to offer their newborn a pacifier before bringing their little one home for the first time. You may be concerned about the dependency that some infants seem have on their "binkies." Make an…

The arrival of newborn twin girls is a joyful event for any family. And whether you're a close friend or loving relative who lives 500 miles away, it's natural that you want to share in their joy by giving the newborns a special gift.…

All babies progress developmentally through specific milestones: for example, lifting the head, rolling over, cutting the first tooth, crawling and walking. However, environmental factors can hinder or negatively affect a baby's growth and…

When you bring a newborn home, make sure you have extra closet space -- you're going to need it. A parent may look at this tiny bundle and wonder, "How can such a small baby require so many items?" Get ready to create budgets and…

Neurological function is often assessed within the first few moments of life for newborns. Accuracy isn’t always the best initially because newborns aren’t very alert. Plus minor development delays can be normal, says the Children’s…

If you plan on spending down time at home after your baby's birth surfing the net or possibly even getting some work done, the thought that your laptops could harm your baby might send you into a panic. There's no reason to toss your…

Even though some newborns are born with almost no hair at all, your newborn might need you to begin caring from her hair shortly after her birth. If she was born with a full head of hair, you might enjoy brushing it as part of your early…