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Sleep, feeding, reflexes, and caring for your newborn — expert answers for the first three months.

80 expert articles
Hiccups in Newborns and BabiesChild Development
Hiccups in Newborns and Babies
Hiccups happen when the diaphragm, the muscle responsible for breathing, experiences an involuntary spasm.
Nov 29, 2024 · 3 min read
How to Adjust My Relationship After a Newborn?Parenting
How to Adjust My Relationship After a Newborn?
During significant life changes, such as the arrival of a child, many couples may need to make adjustments in their relationship to ensure that new…
Nov 25, 2024 · 3 min read
Is Lanugo Normal in Newborns?Child Development
Is Lanugo Normal in Newborns?
What Is Lanugo? Lanugo is soft, fine hair that typically appears on the skin of fetuses during the second trimester of pregnancy.
Nov 25, 2024 · 3 min read
How To Burp a Baby?Feeding
How To Burp a Baby?
Burping is an essential part of caring for a newborn, especially during and after feeding times.
Nov 25, 2024 · 3 min read
When does my baby stop being a newborn?Child Development
When does my baby stop being a newborn?
From the moment your little one enters the world, they start growing and developing at an incredible pace.
Nov 18, 2024 · 3 min read
Why does the 12-Month Sleep Regression Occur?Child Development
Why does the 12-Month Sleep Regression Occur?
Climbing, squatting and walking are new skills that keep them busy with practice and excitement!
Nov 15, 2024 · 3 min read
Milestones Overview: 12 MonthsChild Development
Milestones Overview: 12 Months
At 12 months your baby has now been a part of your family for a whole year!
Oct 31, 2024 · 4 min read
Milestones Overview: 11 MonthsChild Development
Milestones Overview: 11 Months
At 11 months old, your baby is mastering those new motor skills they were beginning to accomplish at 10 months.
Oct 31, 2024 · 4 min read
How to read to your 2-3 month oldChild Development
How to read to your 2-3 month old
When it comes to reading with your 2-3-month-old, you might wonder how much of an impact it really has.
Oct 30, 2024 · 4 min read
How to Read to your NewbornChild Development
How to Read to your Newborn
You probably know that reading to babies is important, and you may have heard that starting earlier is better.
Oct 30, 2024 · 4 min read
Essential Newborn CareHealth Guide
Essential Newborn Care
The birth of a baby is a moment of great emotion and joy for parents and, at the same time, a period of responsibility for health professionals.
Nov 14, 2023 · 5 min read
Signs of Colic in BabiesHealth Guide
Signs of Colic in Babies
Colic is a common disorder in babies, characterized by intense, prolonged crying for no apparent reason.
Nov 09, 2023 · 3 min read
My Newborn Sleeps All Day! Is It Normal?Sleep
My Newborn Sleeps All Day! Is It Normal?
When welcoming a long-awaited baby home, many first-time mothers are faced with a common question: “Is it normal that my newborn sleeps all day?“. It’
Sep 29, 2023 · 4 min read
Why does my newborn baby wake up at night and sleep during the day?Sleep
Why does my newborn baby wake up at night and sleep during the day?
The confusion between day and night in newborns can be seen as long periods of sleep during the day and alertness during the night.
Jul 09, 2023 · 4 min read
Yes or No to Circumcision? A Choice for Your Little OneHealth
Yes or No to Circumcision? A Choice for Your Little One
Circumcision is the surgical removal of the skin around the penis, known as the foreskin.
Jul 09, 2023 · 3 min read
What should I know about newborn screening?Health
What should I know about newborn screening?
Newborn Screening, also known as Metabolic Screening, is a medical analysis performed on babies shortly after birth.
Jul 09, 2023 · 3 min read
Contact Naps: A Gentle Way to Help Your Baby SleepSleep
Contact Naps: A Gentle Way to Help Your Baby Sleep
For new parents, there is nothing more precious than the sight of their newborn baby sleeping peacefully.
Apr 27, 2023 · 6 min read
How to Get Your Baby to Sleep Without Being HeldSleep
How to Get Your Baby to Sleep Without Being Held
Rocking your newborn to sleep, or having them fall asleep in your arms are some of the most precious moments in the early days of parenthood.
Feb 11, 2022 · 5 min read
Does My Baby Need a Fast or Slow-Flow Bottle Nipple?Bottlefeeding
Does My Baby Need a Fast or Slow-Flow Bottle Nipple?
Oftentimes, the packaging for bottle nipples includes an age range, such as 0-3 months or 3-6 months.
Feb 07, 2022 · 3 min read
How To Swaddle A BabySleep
How To Swaddle A Baby
Learn how to swaddle a baby, how to know when to stop swaddling, and what to do if your baby doesn’t want to be swaddled.
Feb 03, 2022 · 7 min read
Your 2-Month-Old Baby: Milestones, Activities, Sleep & MoreGeneral
Your 2-Month-Old Baby: Milestones, Activities, Sleep & More
How much should your 2-month-old baby be sleeping, eating, growing, and playing? Find out here. Congratulations!
Jan 21, 2022 · 5 min read
3-Month-Old Baby Development & MilestonesKey Milestones
3-Month-Old Baby Development & Milestones
Each stage of development comes with its own set of expected milestones – do you know the 3-month-old baby development milestones?
Jan 19, 2022 · 4 min read
Your 1-Month-Old Baby: Milestones, Activities & ChallengesFeatured
Your 1-Month-Old Baby: Milestones, Activities & Challenges
Learn about the development and milestones of your 1-month-old baby. Help your baby sleep better and grow strong with parent and baby activities.
Jan 18, 2022 · 6 min read
Newborn Heel Stick Test: What Is It And How Is It Done?Health Guide
Newborn Heel Stick Test: What Is It And How Is It Done?
It is important to do the newborn heel stick test during your baby’s first days of life.
Jan 10, 2022 · 4 min read
Bottle Feeding: What is the ideal amount?Bottlefeeding
Bottle Feeding: What is the ideal amount?
The ideal amount of milk that a baby should consume will depend on their age, and each child’s needs will be different.
Dec 16, 2021 · 5 min read
Newborn Hearing Screening: What Is It And Why Is It Important?Health Guide
Newborn Hearing Screening: What Is It And Why Is It Important?
The newborn hearing screening test is a simple screening designed to detect if your baby has any hearing loss.
Dec 15, 2021 · 4 min read
Your 6-Week-Old BabyGeneral
Your 6-Week-Old Baby
How much should your child be eating and sleeping? What can your baby see at 6-weeks-old? Learn all about your 6-week-old baby.
Dec 08, 2021 · 5 min read
7 Activities For 3-Month-Old BabiesGeneral
7 Activities For 3-Month-Old Babies
What are some activities for a 3-month-old baby? Learn how to play with your 3-month-old in fun and exciting ways that support their development.
Nov 30, 2021 · 6 min read
What Is Cradle Cap and What You Can Do About ItHealth Guide
What Is Cradle Cap and What You Can Do About It
What is cradle cap? Learn how to diagnose and treat this common skin condition on your baby and when to contact your pediatrician.
Nov 11, 2021 · 5 min read
Your 13-Month-Old: Milestones, Sleep, Activities & MoreKey Milestones
Your 13-Month-Old: Milestones, Sleep, Activities & More
After your child’s first birthday, you have officially reached toddlerhood.
Oct 29, 2021 · 6 min read
Safe Co-SleepingSleep
Safe Co-Sleeping
What is co-sleeping? How can I safely co-sleep with a newborn baby? Find out the safest ways to keep your baby close at bedtime.
Oct 13, 2021 · 6 min read
How To Play with Your NewbornGeneral
How To Play with Your Newborn
Learning how to play with your newborn will help support their cognitive, physical, and linguistic development.
Sep 02, 2021 · 6 min read
When do babies smile?Social & Emotional
When do babies smile?
Baby smiles evolve through stages: reflexive, responsive, social, and anticipatory.
Jun 25, 2021 · 5 min read
Pregnancy calculator: How many weeks pregnant am I?General
Pregnancy calculator: How many weeks pregnant am I?
Want to know how many weeks pregnant you are? Enter the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP) or your estimated due date (EDD) in our…
Apr 27, 2021 · 3 min read
Breastfeeding: How to know if your baby is getting enough milkBreastfeeding
Breastfeeding: How to know if your baby is getting enough milk
During pregnancy, your body prepares to breastfeed your newborn.
Apr 27, 2021 · 5 min read
Your child’s cognitive development at 12 monthsGeneral
Your child’s cognitive development at 12 months
Before you know it, your child will be one year old and you will see great changes in their cognitive development at 12 months.
Apr 20, 2021 · 3 min read
My 12-month-old baby’s developmental milestonesKey Milestones
My 12-month-old baby’s developmental milestones
When your baby is born an adventure begins. It goes from the first gestures and displays of affection between your little one and you to their first…
Apr 15, 2021 · 5 min read
When do babies start to see?Physical
When do babies start to see?
During the first days with your little one, it is normal for you to have some doubts, such as when do babies start to see or when they’ll begin to…
Mar 25, 2021 · 3 min read
Breastfeeding a newborn: What to expectBreastfeeding
Breastfeeding a newborn: What to expect
When your baby arrives in the world, together you will begin to travel a path that will be full of adventures, new experiences, learnings, and…
Mar 02, 2021 · 5 min read
How to support your 11-month-old baby’s developmentCognitive
How to support your 11-month-old baby’s development
Your baby has reached an important transitional stage filled with cognitive, physical, and emotional changes.
Jan 26, 2021 · 5 min read
Does my child have a sleep disorder?Sleep
Does my child have a sleep disorder?
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), babies should sleep between 12 and 16 hours per day, including naps, until they are 12 months…
Nov 30, 2020 · 3 min read
How to take care of a newborn babyHealth Guide
How to take care of a newborn baby
Prioritize Parental Well-being: parental mental health impacts baby’s wellbeing and the cyclical relationship between parent and baby…
Jul 20, 2020 · 4 min read
How to encourage your baby to talkLinguistic
How to encourage your baby to talk
Speech development strategies:0 to 12 months: Narrate daily activities, make interactions fun, give praise.8 to 14 months: Choose a…
Jul 13, 2020 · 3 min read
How to care for newborn multiplesHealth
How to care for newborn multiples
Multiple pregnancies are often accompanied by premature birth and smaller babies.
May 18, 2020 · 3 min read
My baby starts to pay attentionCognitive
My baby starts to pay attention
During their first month, your baby spent most of the time sleeping and eating.
May 06, 2020 · 3 min read
How to soothe a colic baby?Health Guide
How to soothe a colic baby?
Baby colic is common, often occurring in the evenings during the first weeks after birth.
May 06, 2020 · 3 min read
Math skills 0-12 monthsCognitive
Math skills 0-12 months
Babies start developing math skills from birth, recognizing quantities and patterns.
Oct 11, 2019 · 4 min read
What makes your little one walk?Physical
What makes your little one walk?
Learning to walk typically takes around 12 months, as many skills and muscles need to develop first.
Oct 11, 2019 · 5 min read
When do babies stand up? – Part 2Physical
When do babies stand up? – Part 2
Your baby can stand while holding onto objects between 10-12 months.
Oct 05, 2019 · 4 min read
Your baby’s visual timelinePhysical
Your baby’s visual timeline
During the first week, a baby’s vision is limited to black and white, but starts to develop more colors after a week.
Oct 04, 2019 · 3 min read
Hand coordination: 0-12 monthsPhysical
Hand coordination: 0-12 months
The first year of a child’s life is a period of rapid physical development, including the development and refinement of fine motor skills.
Oct 03, 2019 · 3 min read
Head control: 1-2 monthsPhysical
Head control: 1-2 months
Babies develop head control and muscle tone during their first few months of life.
Oct 03, 2019 · 3 min read
How to make sure your newborn’s head is safePhysical
How to make sure your newborn’s head is safe
During the newborn stage, a baby’s neck muscles are weak, and they rely on adults to support their head.
Oct 03, 2019 · 3 min read
When do babies stop clenching their fists?Key Milestones
When do babies stop clenching their fists?
Newborns have natural survival reflexes and limited control over their movements.
Sep 16, 2019 · 3 min read
Baby food recipes 6 to 12 monthsFeeding
Baby food recipes 6 to 12 months
Food is so much more than nutrition. Eating and sharing meals include a whole range of physical, social, and emotional connections.
Aug 21, 2019 · 7 min read
Baby’s day out: Taking your newborn outSafety
Baby’s day out: Taking your newborn out
The first few days of your baby’s life will almost certainly be 100% indoors.
Aug 21, 2019 · 5 min read
Child developmental milestones and ranges: First 12 monthsChild Development
Child developmental milestones and ranges: First 12 months
All parents, specially first-timers, are eager for information that will help them make sure their children are having a satisfactory development.
Jul 17, 2019 · 4 min read
How to foster your child’s physical development and musical skillsCognitive
How to foster your child’s physical development and musical skills
Children naturally respond to music from a very young age, showing movements and reactions as early as 9 to 11 months.
May 06, 2019 · 4 min read
Developing independence: Teaching your little one to self-feedSocial & Emotional
Developing independence: Teaching your little one to self-feed
Between 8-12 months, expect your child to explore food and eating, which can be messy and playful.
Apr 09, 2019 · 4 min read
The appearance of your baby’s emotionsCognitive
The appearance of your baby’s emotions
Baby emotions evolve from simple to complex, influenced by physiological changes and stimuli.
Jun 13, 2018 · 3 min read
What are the newborn reflexes?Physical
What are the newborn reflexes?
Newborn reflexes are innate survival mechanisms that protect infants from harm and indicate the proper functioning of the brain and…
Dec 20, 2017 · 6 min read
When can babies have juice?Health Guide
When can babies have juice?
The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its recommendations on fruit juice consumption, advising that babies under 12 months old…
Jul 27, 2017 · 3 min read
When does language development start?Linguistic
When does language development start?
Language learning begins in the womb, impacting how babies perceive sounds and languages.
Jun 08, 2017 · 3 min read
How can I strengthen my relationship romantically?Social & Emotional
How can I strengthen my relationship romantically?
New parents tend to neglect their relationship with their partner due to the exhaustion of taking care of a newborn.
Jan 11, 2017 · 3 min read
How to sponge bathe a newbornHealthy Habits
How to sponge bathe a newborn
The article provides tips for parents to safely and comfortably give a sponge bath to a newborn, including preparing the location and…
Sep 03, 2016 · 6 min read
Help, my baby is a picky eater!Solid Foods
Help, my baby is a picky eater!
The article addresses common causes of picky eating in children over 12 months old, including a decrease in growth rate, desire for…
Sep 03, 2016 · 4 min read
Why is it important to vaccinate my baby?Health Guide
Why is it important to vaccinate my baby?
Experts agree that vaccines for children are crucial in preventing serious diseases and are considered safe.
Sep 03, 2016 · 3 min read
What causes Jaundice in babies and What to do?Health Guide
What causes Jaundice in babies and What to do?
A yellow appearance in your baby’s skin and eyes might signal jaundice, caused by excess bilirubin due to a developing liver.
Sep 03, 2016 · 3 min read
Will my baby have an allergic reaction?Breastfeeding
Will my baby have an allergic reaction?
Breastfeeding Allergies: Babies can react to maternal diet.
Sep 02, 2016 · 3 min read
How many diapers does a baby use after the first month?Diapers
How many diapers does a baby use after the first month?
During the first two years of a baby’s life, changing diapers will take up a lot of time.
Sep 02, 2016 · 3 min read
How to care for the umbilical cord stump?Healthy Habits
How to care for the umbilical cord stump?
The umbilical cord, which supplies nutrients in pregnancy, is cut after birth, leaving a stump that falls off naturally.
Aug 24, 2016 · 3 min read
How much should my 10-12 month old baby sleep?Sleep
How much should my 10-12 month old baby sleep?
Sleep is essential for babies’ physical and mental development.
Jul 12, 2016 · 3 min read
How much should my 0-3 month old baby sleep?Sleep
How much should my 0-3 month old baby sleep?
Babies need adequate sleep for physical and mental development.
Jul 12, 2016 · 3 min read
My baby won’t wake up to eat! What should I do?Sleep
My baby won’t wake up to eat! What should I do?
Some newborns may sleep through the night without needing to eat.
Jul 12, 2016 · 3 min read
How to bathe a newbornHealthy Habits
How to bathe a newborn
If your baby is starting to walk or shows signs of taking their first steps, you might wonder about baby shoes.
Feb 18, 2016 · 4 min read
How to boost my baby’s memory and attention?Cognitive
How to boost my baby’s memory and attention?
Create consistency and routines for your baby, especially if they’re 0-3 months old.
Nov 11, 2015 · 4 min read
What to know about breastfeeding before startingBreastfeeding
What to know about breastfeeding before starting
It’s common to experience initial discomfort while breastfeeding, particularly during the first days, as your body and nipples adapt…
Mar 25, 2015 · 3 min read
When to start reading to a babyLinguistic
When to start reading to a baby
Reading daily fosters a strong parent-child bond and prepares children for kindergarten.
Feb 26, 2015 · 3 min read
How to prevent SIDSHealth Guide
How to prevent SIDS
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death for babies in the US between 1 and 12 months old and it is…
Sep 16, 2014 · 5 min read
What does visual develpoment look like during the first few years?Key Milestones
What does visual develpoment look like during the first few years?
Newborns have blurry vision and gradually develop better eyesight. Baby’s vision is crucial for learning about the world.
Jun 24, 2014 · 3 min read

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