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Baby Care Basics
Caring for your newborn is full of emotion. Here we'll give you tips on how to survive the first week and beyond as you settle into Motherhood.
A New Mom's First 6 Weeks
Everybody gets through the first few weeks with baby, and so will you. Here's how one mom made it.
10 Newborn Worries (Not to Fret About)
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.
The World According to Babies
Here, fascinating answers to the question: How much does my baby understand?
Must-Read Tips for Your First Week With Baby
Around-the-clock feedings. Nursing troubles. No sleep. No problem. We'll help you through the first crazy days.
Your Newborn: 30 Tips for the First 30 Days
Parent-to-parent advice on feeding, soothing, and more during baby's first days at home.
Making Your Baby Comfortable in the Summer Heat
When the mercury rises, keep your infant happy and healthy with our hot-weather survival guide.
Establishing a Schedule for Baby
Babies are often resistant to a daily routine. Here are some pointers to help you set up a schedule that works for both you and your child.
The Benefits of Baby Massage
Massage can get your newborn to sleep better, improve her health, and even help you bond.
Weird Baby Symptoms
Your baby may have a lot of weird symptoms in the first few months. We'll tell you whether you need to worry about any of them.
Are You Spoiling Your Baby?
Do you think you might be spoiling your little one? It's hard to know where to draw the line when it comes to indulging Baby's needs. Get advice on how to navigate five common situations in a way that benefits both of you.
Should You Let People Kiss Your Baby? One Mom Doesn't Think So
One baby's harrowing battle with the herpes simplex 1 virus is making some new parents reconsider just how close visitors should get to their newborns.
Baby Poop: What's Normal?
Here's what you need to know about your baby's poop. Whether your baby is breastfed, formula fed or eating solid foods, this is what's normal.
Newborn Body Basics
All you need to know about your baby's skin, hair, and more in his first weeks of life.
Understanding Your Baby's Quirks
She sure is a charmer, but your 12-pound mega-cutie also does a thing or two that makes you say "Huh?" Let us explain your baby's lovable quirks.
Swaddling Your Baby: The Quick Wrap
The Quick Wrap is an effective technique for parents with a minimum amount of time. Use a blanket that will cover the baby's entire body.
What Pediatricians Wish Every New Mom Knew
Your newborn cries a lot, has weird-colored poop, and just got a strange rash on his face. Normal or not? We asked doctors to weigh in on the most common new-baby problems.
All About Newborn Feeding
From breastfeeding tips to formula must-knows, find the answers for many common new-mommy questions.
How to Clean Baby's Belly Button
Stumped on how to keep your baby's belly button clean? Follow these steps on how to wash baby's belly area before and after the umbilical cord falls off.
Birth Day: Your Baby's First 24 Hours of Life
While you've probably mapped out what your post-delivery hospital stay will entail, you may not realize that your baby will be twice as busy as you'll be. Just five minutes after he arrives, he is poked, pricked, measured, tested, cleaned, and swaddled. Delivery procedures are different in every hospital, but here's what's likely to happen in the whirlwind that's your baby's first day.
10 Newborn Worries (Not to Worry About)
There are plenty of things to pay attention to after your new baby is born. Here are some things you don't need to put on that list.
Routines for a Happy Baby
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.
What to Expect Baby's First Week
Envisioning cozy nursing sessions in your new glider, visits from FOBs (friends of baby), and rocking your newborn to sleep? You'll get there, Mom! Use our guide so you aren't blindsided by feeling sore, sleepy, and a little weepy during those early days.
What's Normal for My Newborn?
A newborn's arrival brings brand-new worries. Here's how to tell the difference between what's normal and what's cause for concern.