Health

The Complete First-Time Parent Guide That tiny stump on your newborn's belly might look fragile and unfamiliar — but with the right care and a little know-how, keeping it healthy is completely manageable. Here's everything you need to know. There are so many things that catch first-time parents off guard when a new baby comes home — and the umbilical cord stump is near the top of that list. It's small, it looks a little strange, and nobody seems to warn you that you'll be loo

SIDS is one of the most frightening topics for new parents — but knowledge is the most powerful tool you have. Here's everything you need to understand, and exactly what you can do about it. There are very few things that fill a new parent's heart with more fear than the thought of SIDS — Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. It's the kind of topic that many people whisper about but rarely talk about openly. And yet, for the parents of babies under one year old, understanding SIDS is

Few things are scarier than when your baby has a fever. Your heart races. You reach for your thermometer with shaky hands. You ask yourself, Is this normal? Should I call the doctor right now? First of all — take a breath. You are not alone. Millions of parents face this exact moment every single day. Moreover, the good news is that most fevers in babies are the body's natural way of fighting off germs. Still, knowing exactly what to do — and what not to do — can make all the

Dealing with constipation in babies can make any parent worry. You may look at the diaper and wonder, “Is this normal?” You may see your baby grunt, turn red, cry, or strain. Then you may ask yourself, “Is my baby constipated, or is this just how babies poop?” The truth is that baby poop can be confusing. Some babies poop many times a day. Some babies skip days. Also, breastfed babies and formula-fed babies may have different patterns. Because of this, constipation is not alw

What to do when you baby has colic.