The start reflex is one of your baby’s most instinctual moves – but it’ll go away quicker than you might think.
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Get answers on all your baby questions, from how much Pedialyte to give your six-month-old to other things.
Pacifiers are effective at soothing babies, but when and how do you give them up?
Here are some signs that your baby is ready for the next step – the highchair.
When you make the decision to formula-feed, you’ll need to consider what kind of water is best for use in your baby’s bottles. Learn which types have been deemed safe for consumption by infants and which you should avoid.
Many hospitals teach new parents how to swaddle their infant right after a baby is born as it can be one of the most useful tools in the new parent arsenal. But what is the best and safest blanket to use for swaddling?
Tickle a newborn and you probably won’t get as much as a giggle. Here’s when babies are most likely to become ticklish.
I was surprised when my pediatrician told me not to use lotion on my newborn. Here’s why they recommend against it and the facts about when you can start using lotions.
A common way parents bond with their children is co-sleeping, but the transition to a crib over time can be tricky. Here’s how to make it easier.
Prune juice is a proven constipation remedy and good source of iron and potassium. Learn how to make prune juice at home for your baby.
Just like adults, babies have earwax that protects the ear canal. While some ear wax is harmless, a buildup may cause irritation and interfere with hearing. Here are some of the best ways to safely clean your baby’s ears.
Breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months of your baby’s life is best for your infant’s overall health, but what toll does it take on your breasts.
As a parent, easing your little one’s pain is often first priority after shots. Here are five helpful ways to minimize soreness and calm your irritable baby.
Making the transition from breast or formula feeding to whole milk is a big step for babies as well as parents. With doctors recommending you wait until 1 year, many parents are asking if 11 month-olds can make the switch.
Spit up occurs in nearly all babies. But sometimes it can be excessive and as a parent you may wonder when to be concerned.
The WubbaNub makes a perfect companion for your little one at home or on-the-go. Here’s how to keep the plush-pacifier combo clean to prevent the spread of bacteria.
The idea of spoiling a baby is widespread, but is there any truth to that idea? And if so, is it possible to unspoil a baby?
Amoxicillin treats a host of bacterial infections, such as pneumonia and ear infections. While deemed safe for babies, amoxicillin side effects are common.
It’s all fun and games until you give your baby a terrible name. Lets cross a few bad ones off the potential name list.
By the time a child reaches age the age of three, he or she will most likely have a winning smile of 20 baby teeth or “milk teeth.”But how many do they have after one year?
If your newborn’s umbilical cord stump has recently fallen off, you may be worried that you’re not cleaning the belly button well enough. This article will walk you through how to care for your baby’s belly button, step by step.
Sinus infections often develop as a complication from the common cold. Here’s what to look for if your baby’s looking under the weather.
Crib sheets come in all sorts of designs and fabrics, but you may need fewer sets than you think. Here’s how to decide, and how to find the best sheets for your baby.
There is extensive research that supports the short and long-term health benefits of breastfeeding, but for many new mothers, it is only natural to ask yourself – how much breastmilk should I be producing?
SIDS is the leading cause of death in infants aged one month to one year. Knowing what factors contribute to SIDS can help you better understand when your baby is in the clear.
As parents, you want to keep your little ones clean and healthy. But how much bathing is too much?