Baby Skin Care

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Your infant is prone to all sorts of rashes, from acne to eczema. Read on for a guide to the most common baby skin conditions during the first year and how to treat them.

Winter weather can be tough on tender skin. We'll show you how to care for your infant's birthday suit at the times when you can help most.

Make your infant more comfortable -- get rid of these irritations.

Eczema is a common problem among babies. See how first-time mom Melissa changed her family's lifestyle to help alleviate baby Ethan's sever eczema.

Here are a few basics you need to know about your new arrival.

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There are plenty of things to pay attention to after your baby is born. Here are some things you don't need to put on that list.

In bathing-suit and shorts season, kids are prone to all sorts of itchy infections. Find out how to spot and treat them, from Parents magazine and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Around-the-clock feedings. Nursing troubles. No sleep. No problem. We'll help you through the first crazy days.

Children with eczema struggle every day with painfully irritated skin -- but the right drugs can give many kids real relief.

Dirty diapers? Yes. Sleepless nights? Of course. A pimply, pointy-headed newborn -- what's up with that? Let us clue you in on the biggest surprises about little babies.

The moment they emerge from the womb, babies are observing, absorbing, and gearing up to take on the world. Here's a peek at the wonders in store as the months go by.

Tired of your baby staying awake late into the night? Learn how to get him (and you!) a good night's sleep with these baby sleep solutions.

Babies don't really need a lot of gear the first few weeks at home. Despite the temptation to buy all the wonderful baby clothes and gadgets available, a few basics are all you and your baby need.

Solutions for spitting up, reflux, and other tummy troubles.

Is baby wheezing, sneezing, or itching? Follow our guide to treating -- and preventing -- these common problems.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has identified important milestones for babies ages 1 month through 3 months. We've included fun and easy ways to help your newborn reach these key developmental markers, plus helpful information new parents should know.

Wondering about your infant's skin blotches? Find out which ones to ignore and which to investigate.

Babies aren't born all pink and plump. When you first lay eyes on your baby, chances are you'll think he's absolutely perfect, but you can't help noticing that his body has a few blemishes. So what's normal? Here, a head-to-toe guide to your newborn's birthday suit.

Your baby's personality is unique, even from an early age. One baby might be quiet, another alert, one aggressive, another laid-back. Over the first few years, your baby will develop the personality type that will follow him into adulthood. Learn how your baby's personality is formed and how to encourage healthy development.

You never know if you'll end up with a C-section, but thanks to our guide, you know you'll be prepared.

Homemade fruit purees are filled with essential vitamins and nutrients for your baby. Learn how to make 13 favorites at home with our easy step-by-step guides.

...Your little baby's delicious young skin can be at once her most gorgeous feature and her most...-free skin or suffers from rashes, he has his parents to thank! If problems do crop up, baby's pediatrician..., a skin specialist can help. Babies don't need the kind of fussy skincare regime we may use. Rinsing...

When your baby first starts solids, offer him 1 to 2 tablespoons of food once a day, then add a second meal after he's responded well for a week or two.