There are very few reasons a mother cannot breastfeed her infant if she desires. Whenever possible, breastfeeding is...
The milk let-down, or milk-ejection reflex (abbreviated MER), is when a nursing mother’s milk is being actively...
It’s a fact of life: all babies have gas. For some babies, passing gas poses no problem and they hardly seem to...
Often called a “soft spot,” a fontanel is an area on the top of baby’s head where the skull bones haven’t yet...
Once they become familiar with it, most parents are interested in skin-to-skin contact with their babies shortly after...
You know that most childcare experts, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, recommend breastfeeding exclusively...
The health risks of smoking are well established, both for smokers and the people who are routinely exposed to their...
The benefits of breastfeeding are firmly established for babies, but did you know breastfeeding has long-term benefits...
Several signs indicate your baby is ready to start eating solid foods. If your baby is able to sit up without props or...
First, invest in a good cover-up that will give you privacy and give your baby a dark environment to nurse. After a...
For the typical “bucket” or “infant” car seat, the kind that is removed each time you get out of the car, that...
For some babies, nothing except a clean bottom is needed to prevent diaper rash. Just simply change your baby when...
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