Infant Care
Food Allergies in Babies
Food allergies can fill parents with anxiety. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 4 to 6 percent of children under the age of 18 have food allergies, and that number has been increasing over Read Full Article...
Pros and Cons of Circumcision
Circumcision, the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis, can be a difficult decision for new parents. Arguments for and against circumcision can be divisive, leaving parents confused about what to do. In the end, Read Full Article...
Newborn Checkups: What to Expect
After nine months of pregnancy, a painful delivery, and seemingly endless medical appointments, it's time to go back to the doctor. The first three months of your baby's life are critical to his or her Read Full Article...
Is Your Newborn Eating Enough?
As a new parent, it's natural to wonder if your newborn baby is eating enough especially if you're breastfeeding and can't measure what your baby is receiving. Trust in your maternal instincts. Still worried? Learn Read Full Article...
Is Your Baby Dehydrated?
Dehydration can lead to serious health problems for your baby if not treated quickly, therefore, it is vital you understand how dehydration can occur and the signs of the condition. Dehydration occurs most often when Read Full Article...
Your Baby: Reducing Holiday Stress
The holidays are stressful on all of us, even the smallest members of your family. Traveling, missed naps and over-stimulation can cause your baby's mood to head in the wrong direction. We asked moms around Read Full Article...
Treat Your Baby’s Diaper Rash
There are different types of diaper rash and different levels of severity. Do you know how to care for your baby's case or when to call your doctor? To treat your little one's skin effectively, Read Full Article...
Newborn Care: Calm and Communication
Baby, toddler and newborn care are all different. For each phase of your child's development, your mothering techniques will and should vary, and for the first phase, newborn, it is important to get prepared now. Read Full Article...
The Pediatrician Interview: What to Ask
You most likely screened several OB/GYNs before settling on the doc that would help you bring your baby into the world, but who will care for your newborn once he or she arrives? It is Read Full Article...