Newborns Crying & Comfort

Swaddling is the ancient technique of using blankets or cloths to tightly wrap the arms and legs of infant babies, usually to help soothe them to sleep. The practice has recently become more...

Although most infants grow out of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), infants, as well as their parents, may find suffering through it uncomfortable and troublesome. However, there are a few...

When a baby is first born they love being wrapped up tightly in a light blanket. It keeps them warm and comfortable, just like they were in the womb. It also helps them sleep, which will help you...

Nobody wants to the contents of a dirty diaper falling out once it's folded, or to smell the stench of a dirty diaper that's a couple days old when emptying the diaper bin. Follow these simple...

Gas can cause infants a lot of pain, and that may be apparent by incessant crying and the curling up of the baby into a ball. Most of the time infants' gas pain is directly related to feeding, as...

Calming a fussy baby is not always an easy task. Since my daughter was so easily calmed, I thought that quieting my son would be a "piece of cake." Unfortunately, this was incorrect. ...

A parent's touch is one of the most valuable gifts we can give our baby. Infant massage is a great way to connect to your baby, and can give them a sense of confidence and comfort. Learn how to...

Desitin ointment acts as a barrier between a baby's skin and a wet diaper, preventing a mild to severe diaper rash. The ointment should be liberally applied to the entire diaper area, (front and...

Newborns, especially preemies, love being bundled. (You’ll love it too) Bundling helps newborns feel the security and closeness of the womb. Bundling keeps them warm, comfie, and secure. As...

When your newborn baby is just home from the hospital, it's hard to hear the little one cry. Babies usually cry for two main reasons: either they're hungry or they have gas. Unfortunately,...

Gripe water is often used for babies with colic, gas and other tummy troubles. Gripe water is a sterile water that has been fortified with herbs such as peppermint, chamomile, fennel or ginger....

It's 3am. Again. And who's sleeping? Not you - and definitely not your precious baby. He's too busy alerting the whole neighborhood to his dirty diaper situation with yet another crying episode....

Teething is a painful experience for babies. But the pain doesn't end there, parents also have to deal with the pain and hope to give comfort to the baby and lessen their symptoms. Here's how!

When a baby is colicky, everyone in the immediate area suffers. An unhappy baby not only deprives everyone of sleep, they also create frustration and depression in their parents and relatives who...

It's a baby basic that'll benefit every new parent, or anyone caring for an infant. I'll take you step by step with pictures on how to swaddle a baby.

Most newborn babies love to be swaddled. Being tightly swaddled in a blanket provides comfort because it mimics the tight feel of the womb. First time parents might have a hard time creating a...

All babies go through periods of fussiness or crankiness. Unhappiness can be caused by colic, teething, a growth spurt or just the newness of getting used to the world outside. Sometimes all you...

The debate continues over babies and pacifiers. Some say pacifiers are harmless, others advise parents to refrain from using them. If you've decided to let your baby use a pacifier, follow these...