newborns

Leaving a mother's cozy womb to enter the outside world is no easy transition for a newborn. This new environment is bright, loud and rather scary to an infant who's used to being nestled in his mother's uterus. Adjusting to life outside…

For many people, burping newborns is as much a part of the feeding as using a particular chair or a special blanket. Not all babies need to be burped, but most newborns benefit from burping. Many parents develop particular techniques for…

After waiting nine months to hold your newborn in your arms, it can be upsetting to hear that he requires specialized care and must stay in the neonatal intensive care unit, often referred to as "NICU." Parents may feel overwhelmed,…

During diaper changes, parents may discover rashes, irritation or blisters along a baby's waist. Finding and eliminating the cause of these problems may provide relief for your little one, though in some cases allergic reactions may have…

Cloth diapering has come back into favor in recent years. The cost-saving, environmental aspect makes cloth diapering attractive to many parents. Flat diapers and prefolds are the type of cloth diapers used 20 years ago but still have…

One of the most fundamental decisions a new mom has to make is how to feed her baby. There's no question that breast milk provides the best nutrition for your newborn; it's designed specifically for him. But breastfeeding might not be…

Breast milk contains ingredients that formula will never duplicate. Unlike formula, breast milk composition can change over time and adapts to your baby's needs. Cow's milk formula manufacturers have gotten better at matching their…

Your newborn enters the world as a little bundle of joy and mystery. It will be years before your child can clearly explain his wants and needs, so how can you begin to understand who he is now? You'll find that your infant has is born…

A premature baby is a baby born before 37 weeks gestation. Because the baby did not complete development and important growth in the womb, a preemie usually needs to continue developing in a neonatal intensive care unit of the hospital.…

Sunlight increases vitamin D in the body, but exposing your newborn's delicate skin to ultraviolet rays can cause damage, such as sunburns. Severe sunburns in childhood increase the risks of developing melanoma, according to the Skin Cancer…