Newborn babies don't usually look like the cute babies in diaper ads. Newborns' heads are often more pointed than round. Their skin may be wrinkly and reddish in color. This is normal. In the center of your baby's head is a “soft spot” where the skull bones have not yet joined. This allows your baby's head to be flexible during the birthing process. … [Read more...] about What a Healthy Newborn Looks Like
Baby
Newborn Health Screening
Your baby is tested for certain medical conditions when she is born. Many conditions can be treated if they are found early enough. Early treatment means your baby can grow up healthier. Newborn tests are given in the hospital right after birth. The tests are given again at your baby's first checkup. The second series of tests is important. It must be done one … [Read more...] about Newborn Health Screening
Congratulations on Your New Baby!
You have a new baby, and you are a proud parent. Do you sometimes feel excited but also a little nervous about taking care of your new baby? Then you are like most parents. Even in the first days of life, your baby is starting to find out who you are. Research has found that very young babies know the difference between their parents and strangers. There are many changes … [Read more...] about Congratulations on Your New Baby!
Dad’s guide to getting your baby to sleep
Getting a baby to sleep often presents a major parenting concern. Babies don't naturally take to sleeping through the night and most dads and moms have to work at ‘teaching’ their infant to sleep by setting up a sleep schedule for them. There is no one way to do this however and various specialists have proposed different approaches to sleep training a baby. It’s … [Read more...] about Dad’s guide to getting your baby to sleep
Mini Co-Sleeper
This Arm's Reach White Dot on Tan Mini Co-Sleeper is an award-winning mini co-sleeper Bassinet recommended by Dr. Sears. It allows you to have your baby sleep safely and snugly alongside your own bed. … [Read more...] about Mini Co-Sleeper