Newborns

It is normal for infants to have unpredictable eating and sleeping habits. As a new mother, you may feel that your baby is constantly eating, especially in the middle of the night. You may be...

Every year, more than 500,000 infants are born prematurely, according to the March of Dimes. These infants may have health problems and require special care. But what does it really mean to have a...

When a newborn baby comes into your life, he is likely the most precious creature you'll ever have the privilege of interacting with. Unlike other species of mammals, however, human infants are...

Your sweet newborn sleeps 20 hours a day in her first few weeks of life. You're breathing a sigh of relief that this new-parenting deal isn't so hard, after all. Then it starts--the frantic...

Breastfeeding can be frustrating for many new mothers, as well as new babies. There is added pressure from doctors, advocates, and lactation consultants touting the many health benefits and...

All children need to be protected from the summer sun but babies are particularly susceptible to the sun's damaging rays. Pediatricians warn that you should not put sunblock on infants under 6...

Colic is a common condition among infants that often leaves new parents feeling helpless. Fortunately, it is not a threat to your child's health and typically disappears on its own.

Some babies have peach fuzz and others have more hair than a grown man, either way their hair needs washing. As sparse as a baby's hair may be it can get dirty and oily. If you're not careful, a...

Watching your baby grow and develop is one of the most exciting aspects of becoming a parent. During their first year, babies transform from helpless newborns to independent toddlers who are...

Occurring in around one-fifth of infants between 10 days and 3 months of age, colic causes rapid and severe contractions of the intestines. Often more severe between the hours of 6 P.M. and...

Perhaps one of the harshest realities new parents face is that many sleepless nights will occur while caring for a newborn. Babies' schedules are ingrained from the pregnancy stages when the...

The signs and symptoms of dehydration in infants are important to know because dehydration can occur quickly and become serious. Knowing these signs and symptoms of dehydration in infants can keep...

Excess gas can make your newborn miserable and colicky. Swallowing air and passing gas isn't abnormal and relief can be had by following guidelines offered by medical professionals and experienced...

Flying with infants is tough choice. You and your family need to get to where you need to go, but flying can be uncomfortable for infants as the pressure change of the cabin can hurt their ears as...

An infant goes through many stages of development during the first 52 weeks. Here are a few important stages a baby will go through.

Important infant development goals include responding to stimuli, smiling, being able to hold the head up and pushing up on the arms. Check out baby books about development milestones for infants...

Although all infants are individuals and develop at their own pace, there are certain standards of what is considered normal during the first year of life. Parents can find these guidelines...

Infants love to suck from the bottle. They have a natural lean towards anything that reminds them of their mother's nipple. There does come a time though when all the infants grow up enough to...

To dress an infant, be careful not to hyper-extend the child's joints, always put socks and a hat on young infants, and make sure clothes are weather appropriate. Make dressing an infant fun by...

Choose the right baby bottle by starting infants on slow nipples and bottles that reduce air intake, before moving to fast nipples and larger bottles. Find the age range on a baby bottle with help...

Create stimulating activities for infants by playing with them, singing songs, providing rattle toys, reading textured books and physically moving the baby's arms and legs. Show infants different...

Breast milk provides the perfect nourishment for infants and offers some additional protection from illness. Infants who are breastfed have fewer hospital admissions and fewer illnesses including...

Contrary to what people might think, GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), also known as acid reflux disease, does not limit itself to adults. Children and even babies may suffer from it. ...

Keeping your twin infants on the same schedule is your key to staying sane. Decide on a routine or schedule before they are born, and begin it as soon as you bring the twins home. Find a schedule...