newborns

An infant who weighs less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces at birth is classified as a low-birth-weight baby, explains MedlinePlus, a website published by the National Institutes of Health. Weighing less than 3 pounds, 5 ounces is considered to be a…

According to The March of Dimes, a baby is classified low birth weight when he weighs less than 5 lbs., 8 oz. Most low-birth-weight babies are born prematurely, before they've had time to grow to full term in the uterus. Having a baby…

Being the parent of a premature infant is alternately exhilarating and frightening. It's exciting to see your little one grow, but watching his progress can also be nerve-wracking. As tempting as it may be to obsess over milestones, it's…

Sweet, soft and precious to behold, newborn infants won't need a daily bath for several months. A little one's sensitive skin needs washing no more than twice a week to stay supple and clean. With a little patience and preparation,…

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…