What’s Normal: At birth, the breasts of male and female babies can vary in size from tiny to nearly an inch in diameter, and the degree of enlargement can differ between breasts. This is due to pregnancy hormones and is harmless. The breasts shrink over the first few weeks of life. Mom’s declining pregnancy hormones [...]
What’s normal: You may see small, red hemorrhages on the whites of the eyes from tiny blood vessels rupturing during delivery. These red marks normally disappear within a few days. Plus, the eye medication doctors use at birth to prevent infection may irritate baby’s eyes, causing some lid swelling or discharge that usually lasts only [...]
Little Bodies, Big Questions Any first-time parents expect a silky-skinned and delicate-featured cherub at birth. Surprise! Plenty of babies are born with wrinkles, strangely hued skin, not to mention misshapen heads and puffy faces. You’ll love yours regardless, but here’s a realistic head-to-toe guide to prepare you for what to expect.
Make sure you have these supplies on hand. Zinc oxide or a petroleum-based diaper ointment Baby wipes Burp cloths Baby-size nail emery board
One of the people you’ll rely on most during your baby’s first year is your pediatrician. Follow these tips to keep her happy to see you — again and again.
How can I get my newborn to sleep through the night? At first, you can’t, so don’t bother trying. A newborn wakes up frequently to eat, sometimes as often as every two to three hours. “If she’s sleeping too much, she’s not eating enough,” says Laura Jana, MD, coauthor of Heading Home with Your Newborn: [...]
Eating and Bathing Forget all those complicated topics like vaccinations, co-sleeping, and baby sign language. Now that your newborn is here, what you really need to know is more basic: How can I tell whether my baby is eating, sleeping, and pooping enough? “By far the most common questions I get from new parents [...]