Latest Articles about Newborn and Baby Care
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Having a baby also means you must always be alert to everything that can happen. It’s a fragile life, just beginning, that needs your constant attention. But even with all this care, it is inevitable that,... Continue ReadingHaving a baby also means you must always... Continue Reading
It’s true that there are certain concerns common to all mothers of babies, regardless of gender or their unique circumstances. However, there are also worries that are exclusive to mothers of boys, and one... Continue ReadingIt’s true that there are certain concerns common... Continue Reading
Parents are usually alarmed when faced with an unknown medical condition, especially one with such a strange name. This is what happens when there is a diagnosis of hemangiomas in newborns1. What... Continue ReadingParents are usually alarmed when faced with... Continue Reading
One of the hardest things about being a new mom is learning how to read your baby's signals. Babies are, obviously, unable to protect themselves from any situation—whether hunger, tiredness, illness, or... Continue ReadingOne of the hardest things about being a... Continue Reading
A very common question among mothers, especially first-time moms, is: At what age does a baby hold their head up? However, the answer is quite simple Why Are Babies So Delicate? Right after birth, the... Continue ReadingA very common question among mothers, especially... Continue Reading
A question that concerns 8 out of 10 mothers, even those who are not first-time moms, is how to relieve baby colic. The truth is that not all babies have this problem, but the vast majority... Continue ReadingA question that concerns 8 out of... Continue Reading
Traveling with babies is never an easy task; it always requires caregivers to be extra attentive and take precautions. However, the level of difficulty varies depending on the stage of life. For newborns,... Continue ReadingTraveling with babies is never an easy task;... Continue Reading
Many mothers have doubts about whether they can give water to their newborns. The first clarification is that the needs of a baby are quite different from those of an adult. A child fed exclusively with... Continue ReadingMany mothers have doubts about whether they... Continue Reading
On hot days, to escape high temperatures and the discomfort of being in stuffy places, many people turn to air conditioning. But what should you do when there is a baby at home? The first thing to know... Continue ReadingOn hot days, to escape high temperatures... Continue Reading
The first care for a newborn's belly button raises many questions among mothers. There are concerns about bleeding at the baby's navel, risks of infections, and doubts about proper hygiene. The umbilical... Continue ReadingThe first care for a newborn's belly button... Continue Reading
Parents sometimes notice asymmetry in the heads of their newborn children. It appears to be "flattened" or a bit crooked, tilted. This feature can be treated and is known as plagiocephaly1, or flat head... Continue ReadingParents sometimes notice asymmetry in the... Continue Reading
After being protected inside the mother’s womb, the child needs to adapt to the new environment and will gradually start to get used to the changes. But this adaptation also happens with the mother, who after... Continue ReadingAfter being protected inside the mother’s... Continue Reading
If your baby was born with a flat or lopsided head, or if the shape of the head began to change as a newborn, don’t worry, it can return to normal. This clinical condition is known as cranial asymmetry1 or... Continue ReadingIf your baby was born with a flat or lopsided... Continue Reading
There are natural remedies to fight constipation in babies, such as prune water, which is recommended by many pediatricians. In the first months after birth, the baby’s intestinal transit is not fully functional... Continue ReadingThere are natural remedies to fight constipation... Continue Reading
What mother of a little girl can resist the variety of bows, headbands, and ribbons to make their princesses even more beautiful? There are different styles with various prints, colors, and fabrics to... Continue ReadingWhat mother of a little girl can resist... Continue Reading
This week someone asked me if families really need to be concerned about their babies’ sleep so early. For her, a natural skill should be developed over time and there’s no reason to teach a baby to sleep from... Continue ReadingThis week someone asked me if families really... Continue Reading
A source of worry and questions for mothers, the constant appearance of hiccups in babies is actually completely natural. When we as parents see them having a bout of hiccups, we imagine they are in pain,... Continue ReadingA source of worry and questions for mothers,... Continue Reading
What parent hasn’t caught themselves watching their child sleep, sitting there for hours admiring their most precious treasure? It’s delightful to see them sleeping, peaceful, dreaming, and often even smiling in... Continue ReadingWhat parent hasn’t caught themselves watching their... Continue Reading
Being a mother is so wonderful and makes us feel so important to the world, at least in the world of that little life in our hands. We are fully responsible for the care, teaching, and every step of that... Continue ReadingBeing a mother is so wonderful and makes... Continue Reading
All of us mothers know the importance of rest and naps for babies and how essential they are for healthy 1 development, but there are always questions or even difficulty in establishing nap routines... Continue ReadingAll of us mothers know the importance of... Continue Reading
Carrying your baby in your arms can be beautiful and romantic, right? But what about carrying them for hours on end, especially when you need or want to take a stroll somewhere you can't bring a stroller?... Continue ReadingCarrying your baby in your arms can be beautiful... Continue Reading
This baby care manual is for first-time moms as well as those who are starting over after some time since having a newborn. We’ve already covered how to trim nails, how to dress your baby, and also the best... Continue ReadingThis baby care manual is for first-time... Continue Reading
