SIDS: The Facts As a new parent, it’s vital that you know the facts on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Though doctors aren’t entirely sure of its cause, SIDS is thought to occur when a baby doesn’t get enough oxygen while sleeping and suffocates, usually in the first year of life. The theory is [...]
Sleep, Glorious Sleep Before you had a baby, you likely took sleep for granted; it was something you did about eight hours a day, and if not, well, you’d catch up on the weekend. Enter newborn, and suddenly all bets are off. Newborn sleep — and for that matter, baby sleep and toddler sleep [...]
Tips 13-23 Getting Rid of Gas 13-15. Letting it go: Some people think infants smile when they have gas; others know better. If you suspect your baby is crying from gas pain: lay him down across your knees and gently rub his back bicycle his legs while he lies on his back talk [...]
Tips 6-12 Wrap It Up A womb is not a roomy piece of real estate. Your baby is used to being packed closely in a warm, cozy environment. Emulating it stops tears and makes her feel secure. 6. Swaddle away: Wrapping baby cozily in a thin, lightweight blanket with her arms across her [...]
Tips 1-5 The first time you hear your baby cry is a thrilling experience; it’s a sign she’s entered the world healthy with a great set of lungs! But as the weeks go by, the thrill may quickly give way to concern and frustration. As you will inevitably learn, babies cry a lot. Sometimes, [...]