Newborns

A colicky baby can test even the most experienced parents, especially when they are being deprived of sleep. Getting your colicky baby to sleep will provide you with a chance to eat, clean or just...

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...

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...

Although the nurses at the hospital make it look easy, swaddling an infant can be a tricky thing for new, sleep-deprived parents, especially when it seems everyone has a slightly different way to...

You've fed your baby, changed him, burped him and he's still fussy. What else can you do? Try swaddling him. Babies love to feel safe warm and a swaddle does just that.

Having a baby is a lot of fun and a lot of work. The less time your baby crys, the happier life is for everyone. I have discovered through pratice and process of elimation the secrets to calming...

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...

A receiving blanket is typically for a newborn. The blanket can be placed over or around the baby for warmth. It can also be thrown over a parent's shoulder while the baby is being burped or...

Having a newborn can be a challenging time. Even if your newborn is usually very calm, there will be periodic moments of fussiness. Babies respond very differently to soothing techniques--and over...

To care for an infant, learn how to swaddle a baby, keep a bottle and expressed breast milk or formula handy and use orthodontic pacifiers to settle fussy babies. Get an infant used to being fed...

Getting a new baby to sleep through the night (or at least with only 1 or 2 middle-of-the-night wakeups) can seem like an intimidating task. Truth be known, it is, but with a willingness to...

How to swaddle your infant for comfort.

I am a mother of 6 and these techniques often worked with my children.

You can't wait to bring home that bundle of joy! But then that bundle of joy starts to scream - and doesn't stop. When you are already tired and emotional from giving birth, dealing with constant...

Swaddling an infant mimics the close quarters a baby experienced in the womb. Too much range of motion can startle newborns, so keeping them wrapped up tight helps them to feel safe and content....

With concerns over babies dying from SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) as a result of overheating, many new parents wonder how their baby should be dressed when they sleep or what temperature is...

Is your newborn still waking for night feeds every few hours? I have successfully raised 2 boys that have been sleeping through the night from about 8 weeks on. I will share my experience with you...

Do you have a preemie baby? If so, did you know that premature babies are the most at risk for respiratory illnesses such as RSV (Respiratory Synaptic Virus), Pneumonia, and Obstructive Airway...

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...

Bringing a newborn home for the first time is difficult enough. Imagine if that baby screamed nonstop for three or more hours each day. That is what parents of colicky babies have to deal with on...

Babies love to be swaddled. Being snuggled inside a tightly wrapped blanket keeps them warm, snug and secure because it’s reminiscent of the womb. It’s also the quickest way to get a...

As a new parent, the first month marks a challenging transition. Between sleep deprivation and new surprises on a daily basis, the memories become a blur. With my second child, I've decided to...

When you swaddle your newborn, you are providing her with a sense of security and comfort that reminds her of her time within the womb. A baby who is wrapped tightly in a blanket is often very...

New Dad's can be effective caregivers for babies. It really doesn't take much just a little softer touch and lots' of love.

Studies show that 10 percent of all babies suffer from colic, a condition marked by 3 or more hours a day of crying for 3 days a week or more. It usually goes away by the time a baby reaches 3...