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Baby Bedtime Mistakes to Avoid
Most babies are ready to sleep through the night by 3 to 4 months -- if their parents let them. Learn how these common mom-and-dad errors can turn your baby into a poor sleeper.
Diaper-Duty Essentials: What's Normal?
... of dirty diapers," says Tanya Remer Altmann, MD, a pediatrician and author of Mommy Calls. "As long as your...You may not love changing diapers, but you're hardly alone if you obsess about what's inside them... pediatrician about any mucus in your baby's diaper and about poop that's red or black (a possible sign...
All About Poop
The contents of baby's diaper will become your new obsession. But how do you know what's normal and what isn't?
Diapering and Potty-Training Myths Every Parent Should Know
... powder on your baby's skin.
Dr. Adesman Explains: "Diaper technology has come a long way, and diapers... and can cause respiratory problems." Myth: Never leave an infant in a wet or soiled diaper for more than... 20 minutes.
Reality: It's best to change diapers as soon as they're wet or soiled...
Diapering Duty
... three hours -- or after each feeding -- and any time her diaper is dirty or wet. These directions... on the changing pad, and strap her in. Unfasten the dirty diaper. Holding your baby's ankles in one hand, gently... the dirty diaper over and rest her against its outer cover to keep the changing pad clean.) Watch out if you...
Inside Baby's Diaper
...Dirty diapers are a part of any new parent's life. But it's still hard to imagine how a little baby... can generate more than 2,000 messy diapers in the first year alone. With all the possible variations... about what they find in their baby's diaper. Although there are typical patterns, infants and toddlers...
Ways to Prevent Diaper Rash
..., resulting in an angry-looking rash. Some untreated diaper rashes progress to yeast infections; yeast thrives... in warm, moist, dark environments. Fortunately, a diaper rash is usually simple to prevent and treat.... Change Baby's diaper often (eight to 10 times a day is normal). Thoroughly clean and air-dry the diaper...
Baby Sleep Myths Every Parent Should Know
Grandparents, friends, and society flood parents with well-meaning advice, but how can Mom and Dad be sure they are receiving accurate information? With help from Dr. Andrew Adesman and his book "Baby Facts", we separate baby myths from reality.
How to Diaper a Baby
... diaper rash.
One big difference for boys: Don't leave the penis exposed -- keep it covered with a diaper... diaper rash.
If you had your baby circumcised, a light dressing of gauze and petroleum jelly was placed... the tip of the penis every time you change your baby's diaper. Circumcision sites rarely become infected...
Treating Diaper Rash
Dr. Alan Greene answers the question, How can we get rid of this irritating rash?
Diapers 101
...Are some diapers better for girls -- or for boys?
Depends whom you ask! At one point, Pampers... and Huggies designed diapers specifically for each sex: "Boys and girls have different areas where they need... diapers that have absorbency in the areas that all babies need it with only one design." Since the mid...
Understanding Newborn Sleep
Restful sleep is crucial to your baby's development during the first months of life. Check out this guide for everything you need to know about newborn sleep.
Routines for a Happy Baby: A 5-Step Guide
As a new parents, you're no doubt feeling overwhelmed and out of sorts. How do you really know when Baby should eat? And when do you put your little one down for a nap? Establishing schedules can help. Here's how to establish a peaceful and effective routine for you and Baby.
