newborns

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…

Infant nasal congestion is more than an irritation to the baby. It can keep her up at night, fussy. It can prevent proper nursing or bottle feeding because she can't breathe out of her nose. There are many reasons, health being one, that…

After carrying your sweet baby for the last nine months, you are excited and anxious to bring him home from the hospital. While this is a joyous time, it can also be a tad intimidating as well. You likely have many questions and yearn to…

Interacting with your baby is one of the best parts of getting to know your infant and developing those strong bonds. These days, talking to your baby goes way beyond "Goo Goo" and "Ga Ga." It is always important to. Remember that if you…

From the moment you learn you're expecting, your life is filled with excitement and anticipation. You'll have a long list of things to do in preparation for your baby's arrival. Among those tasks is buying your newborn's very first layette.…

While your newborn might seem like an inactive participant in the world around her, she was born a natural explorer. She’s constantly observing a multitude of new stimuli -- from the lights in the room and the bark of a neighbor’s dog to…