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 Follow these simple, doctor-recommended tips for keeping your baby clean and comfy.* FaceIt’s disconcerting to see a newborn with a red, blotchy face, but baby acne is a common and harmless ... READ MORE
 When it comes to mother-child 
bonding, embrace what comes 
naturally. Simple activities, such as a 
post-bath foot rub or playing where’s-your-bellybutton, not only establish 
a lifelong ... READ MORE
As any new parent can attest, babies are messy creatures, and spit-up and diaper leaks can lead to some pretty grimy crib sheets. Changing those linens can be an exercise in frustration: ... READ MORE
 Jaundice is caused by the buildup in the blood and skin of bilirubin, a byproduct released when red blood cells are broken down in the body. It can occur within 24 hours of birth or ... READ MORE
Poisoning Store any hazardous household materials, such as cleaners, in a safety-latched cabinet, says child safety expert Debra SmileyHoltzman, author of 2009’s The Safe Baby: A ... READ MORE
This is it. 12 weeks. The end of the "fourth trimester." I just looked back at my blog about Charlie at 12 weeks and confirmed that this is when we were starting to emerge from the baby cave ... READ MORE
 As exciting as new milestones can be, they also can present new challenges. “Around the age of 5 or 6 months, when your baby has mastered rolling over, she’ll want to explore and see what’s ... READ MORE
Myth 1:  Babies need to poop at least once a day. Parents often think a baby is constipated when he’s not, says Andrew Adesman, M.D., chief of developmental and behavioral pediatrics at ... READ MORE
Multiple studies show that swaddling your newborn may help her wake less at night, sleep longer and calm her crying. “It reminds babies of being ‘back home’ in the womb and prevents them from ... READ MORE