Baby care

Newborn babies are fragile creatures, and any change in their body temperature can give moms a cause for alarm. If your newborn feels a little too warm to the touch, he may have a fever. How can you check, and what can you do if his temperature is too high? Pinpointing a fever will be simple if you know your baby's typical baseline temperature. An infant's body temperature … [Read more...] about Should you panic if your baby has a fever?

Colic is one of the most common conditions affecting newborns - it's not unusual to hear new moms referring to their fussy, upset infants as "colicky." But what is colic really? Your newborn may be affected by the condition if he's younger than five months and cries incessantly, for at least three hours in a row, three days a week, for three weeks. Colic is a frustrating … [Read more...] about Is your baby fussy or colicky?

In many parts of the world, co-sleeping is common practice. However, deciding if your baby should sleep in her own crib or in your bed is polarizing in the U.S., where co-sleepers are the minority. But, is co-sleeping actually safe and healthy for both infants and parents? Health care professional disagree on how co-sleeping affects young children. The most common criticism … [Read more...] about Is co-sleeping dangerous for babies?