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Belly Button Care for Newborns
When the cord is cut and tied after delivery, the hospital staff applied medication to help the cord dry out and fall off, revealing your little one's cute little belly button... Read Entire Article
Flat Head (Positional Plagiocephaly)
Positional Plagiocephaly is the development of a flat area on a baby's skull. It is caused by pressure on the bones of the skull when a baby sleeps in one preferred position ... Read Entire Article
How to Change a Diaper
Whether you choose cloth or disposable diapers, the steps are pretty much the same. To begin, make sure you have everything you need nearby. An unfolded diaper with the ta... Read Entire Article
Infant Nail Care
Trimming your baby's tiny fingernails can be a challenging task, but it is an extremely important one! Tiny unkempt nails can do a lot of damage to your baby's sensitive skin,... Read Entire Article
Molding Prevention
Molding occurs in early infancy when your baby's skull is still soft and pliable. This was advantageous for passage through the birth canal, but now outside of the womb, the w... Read Entire Article
Soothing a Crying Baby
Newborns cry an average of 3 hours a day, and as a new mom, the physical reaction you have when you hear your baby cry, that gut feeling that you need to pick up your baby to ... Read Entire Article
Torticollis
Torticollis is a tightened or twisted neck. When a child has torticollis, they have limited mobility in their neck and primarily hold their head to one side. This can result i... Read Entire Article
Treating Diaper Rash
The term diaper rash is used to describe a number of different skin conditions that can affect your little one. Diaper rash can appear at any time, but it is most common as yo... Read Entire Article
How to Deal with a Crying Baby Who Won't Sleep
The trouble with babies is they cry. And cry. And cry...And for most new moms, this is a serious problem because there's nothing that makes you feel worse than a baby who won'... Read Entire Article
Travelling with Baby
It may sound daunting, but traveling with your baby does not have to be a nightmare! A little preparation and forward planning is all you need for a successful trip with your ... Read Entire Article
It's Bathtime!
Here is a list of the items you will need to bathe your little one. Soft, clean washcloth Unscented baby soap and shampoo Towels or blanketAn infant tub. An infant tub is a... Read Entire Article
Caring for Your New Baby's Skin
You may be wondering why your new baby's skin isn't perfect. Babies have very sensitive skin, especially during their first few months of life. Happily, most of the problems y... Read Entire Article
Dressing Your Newborn
When you come home from the hospital with your first bundle of joy, odds are that you are completely afraid of breaking him or her. So, when you are faced with having to pull ... Read Entire Article
Newborn Skin Issues
We see babies everywhere in the media-diaper commercials, babies on packaging, magazine ads for the perfect wipes. And every baby you see in the media has perfect, flawless sk... Read Entire Article
Whose Job Is It? The Common Question Asked When Married with Kids….
Your baby is here. The first few weeks you will no doubt experience more help than you could really use, and both husband and wife feel privileged in the newness of caring ... Read Entire Article
Newborn Gas Relief
Sometimes it's tough to tell what your newborn is trying to communicate to you. If your baby is fussy or crying, and you've done your checklist (hungry, diaper, sleepy, comfor... Read Entire Article
Baby’s Soft Spot
I was terrified of my baby's soft spot, as if it was some kind of self-destruct button. I was paranoid about damaging the mysterious, fragile area, and I was certain that peop... Read Entire Article
Finding a Babysitter for Your Newborn
Finding a babysitter for your newborn can be stressful, especially if you don’t have grandparents or siblings close by. Here are some tips to help you find a trustworthy bab... Read Entire Article
The Gifts of a Newborn Massage
Your baby is probably so tiny that you are afraid to touch them – let alone give them a massage. However, research shows that infant massage can help to relieve colic and fus... Read Entire Article
Tips for Clipping Your Newborn’s Nails
Newborns require a lot of care and attention. One of the things you need to stay on top of, as a parent, is your baby’s nails. While the nails are soft and pliable, they can s... Read Entire Article
