newborn care

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…

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…

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. …

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.…

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…

You may be wondering if your newborn baby needs a cool sip of water to stay hydrated on a hot summer day. Though she may be experiencing the same heat you are, she does not need the extra liquid. The American Academy of Pediatrics…

When bath time for your newborn arrives, gather everything you will need before you begin to ensure a calm and enjoyable bath. Newborns have sensitive skin and do not get that dirty. For this reason, you do not need to use excessive soap on…

Parents of newborns may feel like they are constantly feeding their babies, but small stomachs make frequent feedings a must in the first weeks of life. How much and how often your baby eats will partially depend on his size, age and…

It is heartbreaking when your baby is in pain and uncomfortable. One cause for discomfort in an infant is severe diaper rash. Most of the time, the rash can look a lot worse then it actually is; however, if your baby's soft bottom is…

Hiccups are quite common among babies, and many infants actually experience their first bout of hiccups in the womb. The condition is completely normal, but it can be disconcerting for parents. For babies, however, hiccups rarely cause…