Syndicate content

newborn baby

bringing-home-baby-new-parent-fears
When I was getting ready to leave the hospital with my newborn son, my husband left the room first to bring the car around to the exit doors. He had left with a cart (yes, a cart!) loaded ... READ MORE
baby-hearing-loss
Q: My baby had a hearing test before she left the hospital, but now that she’s a few months old, I’m concerned she’s not hearing properly. What should I do?A:If you have any doubts about your ... READ MORE
newborn-screening
Most moms-to-be have planned everything before baby arrives: The hospital bag has been packed, the baby's nursery is in order and birthing classes have been completed. However, despite their ... READ MORE
prevent-SIDS
Here’s the good news: Ever since the 1994 launch of the Back to Sleep campaign, which instructs parents to put infants to sleep on their backs, the number of sudden infant death syndrome ... READ MORE
With the right gear and these expert tips, you can bathe your baby with ease.  These tub-time essentials make a splash.You may also find this newborn advice helpful:How to Calm a Colicky ... READ MORE
The first six weeks can be a real trial. Hold on to the thought that right around that six-week mark you will be rewarded with one of the most gratifying milestones in your entire parental ... READ MORE
Even at this young age, your newborn can recognize voices and focus on your face or a toy if it is close to his face.  He is learning to track objects with his eyes.Are you having trouble ... READ MORE
The growth that takes place during the first year of an infant's life is astonishing.  There's no other period in life where physical, mental, and social development is so dramatic.  Meet ... READ MORE
In your baby's second month, he'll flash his first intentional smile.  His movements become more voluntary and less jerky, and your baby gains control of his neck. He also starts batting and ... READ MORE
first-year-breastfeeding
The first days and weeks of breastfeeding often boil down to sheer survival: getting your baby to latch onto (and stay on!) your breast; functioning on what often feels like mere minutes of ... READ MORE