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Helpful tips for handling a newborn, from how to properly hold an infant to how to calm their cries. eHow's parenting experts offer step-by-step instructions on topics such as breastfeeding, formula feeding and colic. Researching postpartum depression? Learn common symptoms as well as ways to ways to treat it. Get advice on developing your newborn's sleeping habits, scheduling checkups and what to expect on a day to day basis. eHow also shows you how to support new moms by helping them with their new duties.

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How to Breastfeed Responsibly

By GreenMomma

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Breast feeding is a huge responsibility. Here are a few examples on doing it safely and effectively... more »

How to buy the right car seat for your baby.

By tassie

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Every parent wants the best for their child, especially when it comes to their safety. In this article, you will find how to be up-to-date on recalls for car seat products and things to keep in mind when shopping for what could save your child's ... more »

How to Care For Your "High Needs" Baby

By oneloved

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Is your baby fussy, clingy, crying constantly, or "high maintenance"? Does he need to be held constantly and get upset whenever you try to set him down? Are you starting to feel drained? Here are some helpful tips from a mommy who's ... more »

How to Consider having a Child

By meemee67

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Let’s face it, having a child is the biggest responsibility you will ever take on. Some may say it's basically saying, sign me up to live for someone else! If you really think about it, there isn't any 'right time', life changes constantly. ... more »

How to Cope with a Infant on A Heart Monitor

By Numba1

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Have you ever heard of a Heart Monitor? These machines are equipped to alarm you when there may be an error or problem with the heart monitor or your child. A tiny infant should never be placed on the stomach area unless under supervision... more »

How to correct inverted nipples without surgery

By primad0nna

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Inverted nipples can often be corrected with suction devises that draw the nipple out. In order to get permanent nipple protrusion, suction must be maintained for long periods of time. This article uses a medical devise called ... more »

How to Feel Comfortable Breastfeeding in Public

By Lindsay Evans

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New mothers are often nervous about breastfeeding in public - will people stare? Will you be too exposed? Will you be a leaky, wet mess? Especially with a newborn, when both mom and baby are figuring things out, getting the right latch while ... more »

How to Find The Perfect Baby Shower Gift

By oneloved

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Want to give the new mommy something besides just another cute outfit? Looking for unique, creative, and useful gift ideas? Try one of these new mommy must-haves!.. more »

How to Form a Mothering Group

By Lindsay Evans

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Mothering has its challenges - but no matter what you are going through as a mom, chances are someone else has gone through it, too. Mothering groups are a powerful tool to help moms with these challenges through the sharing of advice, ... more »

How to Get Your Baby To Latch

By csofia928

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Many women are scared away from breastfeeding. Stories about raw nipples, sore breasts, and biting babies make the ever-looming formula a more desirable option. But breastfeeding, just like childbirth, is beautiful, healthy, and hard at the same ... more »

How to get your baby to sleep through the night.

By mikeysmommy1608

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In my opinion, getting your baby to sleep through the night isn't that hard. But the catch is, you have to have them on a SET schedule. With this article you will learn exactly what I did, to have my son sleeping all night long. And hopefully it ... more »

How to Give a Fussy Baby a Bath

By Judy Ford

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Has your baby been screaming, fidgeting or fussing during bath time? One-month-old Clay has started objecting to his bath, and every time his feet touch the water, he screams as if he’s drowning. Two-month-old Lila fusses for five full minutes ... more »

How to Give Your Cardiac Baby His Daily Aspirin

By Lisa Curcio

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Your newborn has just come home from the hospital after having Heart Surgery and now it is up to you to take care of your baby. In the hospital, either you had help giving him his medications or the nurses did it for you. You have been given all ... more »

How to give your newborn a bath.

By mikeysmommy1608

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You will learn how to successfully bathe your newborn safely and in a timely manner. So you will still have some time with your hubby. =).. more »

How to Handle Being a New Mom

By Oktobers

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There is really nothing in this world like being a new mom. It's one of life greatest joy, but like anything it has it's good moments and it's bad moments. You just have to keep in mind that your not the only one who has gone through this ... more »

How to Help an Infant With Pediatric GERD

By Julia Fuller

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Children and infants can get GERD. GERD is the initials for gastroesophageal reflux disease or acid reflux disease. Acid and the stomachs other contents flow back up into the esophagus, repeatedly. This occurs because the lower esophageal ... more »

How to insure a happy breastfeeding experience from birth

By Jennywrites

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Many new moms want to breastfeed their babies to give them the best start on life. Often new mom's are given bad advice right from the start jeopardizing the breastfeeding relationship between mom and baby. I have written this article in hopes ... more »

How to Introduce Language and the Arts to a Newborn

By Jerrie DeRose

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Over the years I have seen babies sitting or laying in swings, carriers and bassinets being ignored by parents and other family members until they begin fussing or need to be fed or changed. Scientists and other proponents of Early Brain ... more »

How to Make Cloth Diaper Covers

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Having a baby can be exciting and a little overwhelming. There's much to consider: cloth or disposable diapers, breastfeeding or bottle feeding and cribs or co-sleeping. One simple decision, should you decide to opt for cloth diapers, is making ... more »

How to Make Cloth Wipes

By CarleyPeters

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Don't forget that when you start using cloth diapers that you also should invest in some cloth wipes. Not only are cloth wipes better for the environment and pocketbook, but they're much more efficient in getting the job done over disposable ... more »

How to Make Plenty of Milk For Your Baby

By Stephanie Duszynski

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Making milk is easy! 10 Steps to Make Plenty of Milk... more »

How to Make Your Own Handwipes (babywipes)

By *Janet Ford

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If you've run out of handwipes/baby wipes, or just need to pinch some pennies, you can easily make your own... more »

How to Prepare a Baby Bottle in Public

By Julia Fuller

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You are at a public store when your baby starts screaming and you need to prepare a baby bottle fast. Where can you heat it? Where can you mix the formula? A little preparation before you leave home can help save your sanity and your ears. How do ... more »

How to Prepare for a New Baby

By Paulsbride

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The addition of a baby holds unique challenges. There are plenty of things that can be done before hand to prepare!.. more »

How to Prepare for Baby's First Vaccinations

By eHow Parenting Editor

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A baby's first vaccinations, which she'll likely receive at about 8 weeks of age, will protect her from such diseases as whooping cough, influenza and polio. Preparing a baby for her first vaccinations is often difficult for both the parent and ... more »