A new baby is supposed to bring families together in celebration. Navigating this stage during a pandemic has been more nerve-racking for some new parents. Below are some…
As a new parent, your ears are attuned to every sound that your baby makes. The ooos and aaaaas of cooing and the giggles you elicit are so…
Preventing and Treating Diaper Rash When the summer heat and humidity cause cheeks to turn red and sweaty, sometimes little bottoms turn red, as well. Diaper rash is…
Burping Babies Whether breast or bottle feeding, babies swallow air, some more than others. Attempt to burp your baby once or twice during feedings. He may not always…
Feeding Newborns Feeding is one of the baby’s first pleasant experiences. The baby’s first love for his parent(s) arises primarily from feeding. At feeding time the baby receives…
Siblings, Fathers, and Pets Young siblings of a newborn may feel some resentment toward the new arrival. Not only does mom fix her attention on the baby and…
Newborn Jaundice Many babies look yellow in the first week of life. This is due to a build-up of bilirubin in the baby’s blood and tissues. Bilirubin is…
Congratulations on the arrival of your new baby. Even though babies are alike in many ways, each is also very different. Your baby is very special to you…
Having a baby is a monumental, life-changing event. For all of the anticipation, excitement and relief that come with the birth of your baby there is also a…
Recommended Books for Parents Our favorite books for parents for caring for children from birth to adulthood. Caring for babies Baby 411: Clear Answers & Smart Advice for…
Umbilical Cord Care While the cord is still attached, keep it clean and dry. Fold the diaper down so as not to cover the cord. This will help…
Sleep Like a Baby ‘’Sleep like a baby’’. Really? Surely the persons who coined that phrase were never parents, up hours on end trying to sooth a newborn,…
Drooling Most babies start drooling and putting their hands in their mouths at 3-4 months old as their gums become sensitive. Babies also put their hands in their…
Vitamin D and Fluoride for Babies All breastfed babies should get daily Vitamin D drops because it is not well transferred through the milk, unless the mother is…
What an exciting time in your lives! We are honored and humbled to join you through these next 18 years, as we watch your child grow and develop…