Passing gas is a point of amusement for teenage boys, adults and sometimes babies. Gas is serious business for a infant. It's not uncommon for a baby or an adult to pass gas more than 20 times in a day. While this might seem like a lot, relieving gas … [Read more...]
If you have a newborn or young child. Finding a babysitter, especially your first babysitter can be stressful. This is one of the many stresses of being a new parent. The below information should give you a framework to start from. You can also use a … [Read more...]
One of the first things people often think about after the initial excitement of finding out you're pregnant, is to think about the nursery. What color should it be, how should it be arranged, where will it be in the house, etc. There's a lot of … [Read more...]
This might seems like an odd question but it's not. Assuming you already know about newborn feeding, what do you do when they aren't hungry, aren't sleeping, and aren't crying? You could sit back and be in awe of the miracle of life. Okay, now five … [Read more...]
Now that your newborn girl has been born, you'll notice she starts growing. That's good! She'll start putting on weight and getting longer. Eventually, as she gets older, you'll stop measuring her length and start measuring her height. Until then, … [Read more...]
Colic is a common condition and is estimated to affect at least 20% of babies during their first few months. Colic usually begins at about 2 to 3 weeks of age and reaches it's peak at 2 months. This time can seem like an eternity and frustrate even … [Read more...]
Every parent wants to know if their newborn or babies weight is progressing at the right pace. There's a few things to keep in mind. Breastfed and formula-fed babies grow at different rates. In general, breastfed babies tend to be leaner, which is … [Read more...]
Let's face it, all babies cry. Actually, they need to. Many expecting parents soon find out that even healthy and happy newborns cry for one to three hours per day. Since newborns can't do anything for themselves, they rely on someone, parents or … [Read more...]
Specifically, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies be breastfed exclusively for about the first 6 months. Following the introduction of solid foods, breastfeeding should continue through the first year of life and beyond, if … [Read more...]
Managing sleep for yourself and your newborn can seem like an impossible combination but it doesn't need to be. With some good strategies, you can get a good nice sleep and your baby can to. Newborns are notorious light sleepers that lack the ability … [Read more...]
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