Newborn Care
With a newborn can come lots of questions. Check out the links below for answers to questions new parents often ask about feeding, safety, health and more!
Advice and information for expectant and new parents.
Find out what the experts have to say.
When you first get to see, touch, and inspect your newborn, you may be surprised by what you see. Here's what to expect.
Your newborn is taking in his or her first sights, sounds, and smells while learning to explore the world through the senses. What are your baby's responses to light, noise, and touch?
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Play is the primary way that infants learn how to move, communicate, socialize, and understand their surroundings. And during the first month of life, your baby will learn by interacting with you.
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From birth, your newborn has been communicating with you. Crying may seem like a foreign language, but soon you'll know what your baby needs - a diaper change, a feeding, or your touch. |
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You have an important decision to make before you take your newborn son home: whether to circumcise him. Before deciding, talk to your doctor and consider the issues.
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Find out what to expect during the first few days and weeks with your newborn. |
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Find out what this doctor's visit will involve and what your newborn might be doing during the first month.
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Bonding, the intense attachment that develops between you and your baby, is completely natural. And it's probably one of the most pleasurable aspects of infant care.
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A common condition in newborns, jaundice refers to the yellow color of the skin and whites of the eyes caused by excess bilirubin in the blood.
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If you're expecting a baby, it's important to understand that certain health problems and complications can't be prevented, no matter how smoothly the pregnancy goes.
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It may seem like all babies do is sleep, eat, and cry, but their little bodies are making many movements, some of which are reflexes.
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How you feed your newborn is the first nutrition decision you will make for your child. Take a closer look at these guidelines for breastfeeding and bottle-feeding so you can make an informed choice.
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"Does your baby sleep through the night?" is one of the questions new parents hear the most. And almost always the answer is "No."
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A baby's growth and development is measured from the moment of birth. How much should your baby weigh?
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Feeding a baby for the first time is an exciting experience for any new parent. Here's a quick guide to one important aspect of feeding - burping.
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Babies may use up to 10 diapers a day! Get the basics on how to diaper like a pro.
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Whether your baby comes home from the hospital right away, arrives later, or comes through an adoption agency, homecoming is a major event.
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Pregnant women experience a variety of emotions and life changes. But most first-time dads have lots of feelings and concerns to deal with, too.
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If you're a first-time parent, put your fears aside and get the basics in this guide about burping, bathing, bonding, and other baby-care concerns.
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Your baby's first day of life is one of the most eventful days in your own life. Here's what to expect on that special day.
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The best way to deal with all of the changes that a new baby brings is to be ready for them. Here's how get a handle on what to expect when you have your baby.
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