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Top 10 Parenting Mistakes- Children, Infants, Toddlers
Parenting a child isn't easy. Explore the top 10 mistakes that new parents make. Discover newborn parenting tips for...
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Baby Skin Care: Tips to Keep Newborn’s Skin Healthy
Baby skin care products can help with peeling, rashes, baby acne, and dryness that can develop on a newborn baby's skin. Develop...
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Newborn Quiz: Baby Care Facts
Take the Babies Quiz to learn what milestones and developments you can expect from your baby’s first year.
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When Does Taking Care of a Newborn Get Easier?
As your newborn passes through the milestones of learning to self-soothe, outgrowing colic, and sleeping through the night, parenting your newborn will get easier.
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How Do I Know if Something Is Wrong With My Baby?
Here are 15 warning signs that may indicate something is wrong with your baby and that they need medical attention.
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
The cause of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is unknown. The risk of SIDS peaks in infants 2-4 months of age. SIDS is more common among male infants, particularly African American and Native American infants, during the winter months. Putting the baby to sleep on his/her back, avoiding fluffy, loose bedding, using a firm mattress, and avoiding co-sleeping may help to prevent SIDS.
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How Can Parents Relieve the Stress of a Caring for a Newborn Baby?
Welcoming a newborn baby into the world is an exciting and stressful time. Use the following tips to help manage your stress.
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Is It Possible to Prevent SIDS?
No single tip is 100% effective in preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Researchers are still finding the possible causes of SIDS, so there is no known way to prevent SIDS.
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