Newborns - Caring for your Newborn
Information to help you care for your newborn baby at home.
Can I Take My Baby to the Movies?
A mother asks about taking her 5-month-old baby to the movies.
A mother asks about taking her 5-month-old baby to the movies.
My Baby Still Hasn't Lost the Umbilical Stump, Is this Normal?
What to do if your baby's umbilical stump hasn't fallen off within the usual "two week" period following birth.
What to do if your baby's umbilical stump hasn't fallen off within the usual "two week" period following birth.
Birth Certificates
Where to write if you were born in the United States in order to obtain a legal birth certificate. Most offices can also give you copies of death, marriage and divorce records.
Where to write if you were born in the United States in order to obtain a legal birth certificate. Most offices can also give you copies of death, marriage and divorce records.
Newborn Babies and Sleep
Learn what type of sleep to expect from your newborn baby and how to establish healthful sleep habits early in life.
Learn what type of sleep to expect from your newborn baby and how to establish healthful sleep habits early in life.
Warming Baby Oil
If you use baby oil or lotions after your baby's bath, you might find that it's cold coming right out of the bottle. Warm it up using these quick tips.
If you use baby oil or lotions after your baby's bath, you might find that it's cold coming right out of the bottle. Warm it up using these quick tips.
Bathtime Bucket
The last thing you want to do when you have your baby undressed and in the tub is find that you've forgotten something you need. Keep everything handy with this bathtime bucket.
The last thing you want to do when you have your baby undressed and in the tub is find that you've forgotten something you need. Keep everything handy with this bathtime bucket.
How Do I Care for My Baby's Umbilical Cord?
Information about how to properly care for your newborn's umbilical stump after birth.
Information about how to properly care for your newborn's umbilical stump after birth.
How to Deal with Unwanted Advice
Friends, family and co-workers probably mean well, but sometimes unwanted advice can create problems. Learn how to keep these bits of "wisdom" from getting under your skin.
Friends, family and co-workers probably mean well, but sometimes unwanted advice can create problems. Learn how to keep these bits of "wisdom" from getting under your skin.
Car Seat Crying
Follow these tips to make your next car ride easier for you and baby.
Follow these tips to make your next car ride easier for you and baby.
Which Doctor: Pediatrician or General Practitioner?
What you should consider when choosing a doctor and deciding between a pediatrician and general practitioner.
What you should consider when choosing a doctor and deciding between a pediatrician and general practitioner.