Newborn Care

How to become a doula!

By KMD92405

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This article is going to give you the information you need to become a doula. The following is taken from doula.com What is a doula? A doula is a professional who provides emotional, informational, physical, and practical support for the ... more »

How to calm a fussy baby

By 01Bobby & Wendy Key

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Wendy explains simple easy ways to quiet your baby at home. These techniques works especially for babies from birth up to 6 months... more »

How to Carry a Newborn in a Sling

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Carrying (or "wearing") your new baby in a sling is a great way to keep your hands free, avoid back problems and stay close to your baby, both in and out of your home. It also promotes attachment, reduces crying, and soothes colicky babies... more »

How to Change A Squirmy Baby's Diaper

By oneloved

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Does your baby twist, turn and squirm while you're trying to change his diaper? Here are some tips to help!.. more »

How to Choose a Cloth Diapering System

By michellemathews

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Many new and expectant parents find that making the choice to cloth diaper their babies is an easy one. The hard part is choosing a cloth diapering system. There are an incredible number of small businesses selling everything from prefolds to ... more »

How to choose the right cloth diapering system for your baby

By OrganicByNature

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Cloth diapering your baby is one of the best things you can do to help preserve our planet and save our landfills from toxic disposable diaper waste. You will also end up saving hundreds, if not thousands of your hard earned cash on diapers, yes, ... more »

How to Co-Sleep Safely With Your Baby

By oneloved

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Co-Sleeping (also known as "bed sharing" or the "family bed") is a practice that goes back for millennia, and has many benefits for both mother and child. It creates an atmosphere of bonding, allows everyone to get more ... more »

How to Fold a Prefold Cloth Diaper

By michellemathews

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Folding prefold cloth diapers may seem like origami to the cloth diaper novice, but is actually quite easy once you get the hang of it! There are a number of different folding methods designed for everything from ease of use to trapping in ... more »

How to foster and find homes for stray kittens

By Jennysaur

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Newborn and young kittens need special care—and special homes! Caring and finding homes for these adorable feline friends is easier than you think... more »

How to Have a Strong Emotional Bond With Your Infant and the Importance of Attachment

By whoodo

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You may have seen babies sitting or laying in baby beds, swings, carriers, and bassinets being ignored by parents and other family members until they begin fussing and crying, and needing to be fed or changed. Scientists and other proponents of ... more »

How to Help a Gassy Baby

By CCrock

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There are a variety of ways to help prevent gassiness in babies. But what about when you baby is crying and already gassy? Here are some things to try!.. more »

How to make home made baby wipes.

By Momof3infl

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This is an article that will help you save money on baby wipes by making them yourself at home... more »

How to Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Shaken baby syndrome is a brain injury resulting from aggressively shaking a baby. If you have a baby or you care for a baby, you need to be aware of shaken baby syndrome. An estimated 600 to 1,400 cases of shaken baby syndrome occur annually. ... more »

How to Purchase All Natural Baby Body Products Online

By momoftwingirls

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When your newborn comes home from the hospital and you begin washing her or him, you may want all natural baby products touching your babies sensitive skin. Many, probably all, store bought baby products contain formaldehyde and other irritating ... more »

How to Save Money on Diapers

By Limowreck

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Instructions on how to save money on diapers or get free diapers... more »

How to start cloth diaper your baby

By OrganicByNature

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Thinking about switching to cloth diapers for your baby, but do not know where to start? Read on! Save money, spare your little one health and our planet - cloth diapering is FUN!.. more »

How to Survive the First Six Weeks with a Newborn

By Juliet Myfanwy Johnson

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You're bringing home your baby and life is now complete. Then why are you so tired? Everyone feels overwhelmed after leaving the safety of the hospital and having to go forward alone at home with their baby. Here are some tips for saving your ... more »

How to Treat Your Baby's Acid Reflux without Medicine

By Amanda Smith

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Most babies have acid reflux for the first few months of life due to an immature digestive system. Symptoms range from mild to extreme. The more extreme cases can result in projectile vomiting, and crying during feedings from the pain. It is a ... more »

How to Wash Cloth Diaper Covers

By michellemathews

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Keeping your cloth diaper covers and wraps clean, odor-free and waterproof is much easier than you think. Selecting the right detergent and using the right washing method makes all the difference when it comes to washing your cloth diaper covers ... more »

How to Banish a Baby's Boogers

By ashleighmiller

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Congested babies are juicy creatures. They can also be grumpy. To get rid of those boogers and help baby breathe better, try this method. One warning: the procedure sounds simple enough, but your baby will develop super-human strength in an ... more »

How to Care for an Infant After a Bath

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Keep your baby cozy and warm when you remove him from the bath and follow these steps to not only care for his baby-soft skin, but bond with him as well... more »

How to Choose a Pediatrician

By Jennon

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Among the many important decisions you must make with a new baby is deciding on the person who will be a major player in the early years of your child--the pediatrician. It can be a daunting task to find the right pediatrician, but with a good ... more »

How to Conserve Water While Bathing a Baby

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Bath time is worlds of fun for babies and their parents. Priceless pictures are taken as baby learns what it takes to be squeaky clean. You can bathe your baby and be environmentally conscientious at the same time, by conserving water during your ... more »

How to Exclusively Pump Your Breastmilk For Your Baby

By joyful327

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Situations such as premature birth, cleft palate, latching issues, and past sexual abuse can prevent a mother from successfully nursing her baby naturally. While formula is an okay choice too, all experts agree that breastmilk is best. If a ... more »

How to Find Clothes that Fit a Cloth-Diapered Baby

By michellemathews

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Cloth-diapering your baby comes with a whole host of benefits for you and your baby—it’s less expensive than disposable diapers, better for the environment and better for your baby’s skin. The only drawback lies in finding clothes that fit your ... more »

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