Congratulations on the birth of your new baby. This is a glorious time in your life-and a sleepless time too. Newborns have very different sleep needs than older babies. This article will help you understand your baby’s developing sleep patterns, and will help you have reasonable expectations for sleep. Read, Learn, and Beware of Bad Read More
Category: Infants
When to Feed a Baby
Feed your baby whenever he wants to eat. He’ll use hunger cues (physical signs) to tell you when he wants milk. For example, he’ll show you he’s hungry by sucking on anything close to his mouth. Or he’ll make little sounds and try to suck on his hands. Or he’ll suck on his blanket or Read More
Breastfeeding Latch
Help Baby Get a Good Latch Latch is the way your baby’s mouth holds on to your breast as she nurses. If it’s a good latch, your baby gets milk and it doesn’t hurt your nipples. Some babies get onto the nipple and areola (the dark area around the nipple) without much trouble. Others need Read More
Never Shake a Baby
Shaking a baby can cause: Babies cry! The baby’s not upset with you. Crying is one way your baby can tell you what he or she needs. Usually your baby will cry less when you respond to his crying with soothing actions. Your baby may be: Remember, all babies cry, so have a plan of Read More
Sibling Rivalry
New Baby and Pre-School Age Siblings You have a new baby on the way and you’re concerned about how your older child will react to this new addition to the family. You know there’s the potential for “sibling rivalry”, a competition between brothers and sisters for the love and attention of their parents, for material Read More
Self Care Tips For New Parents
If you are a new parent, you are probably experiencing a lot of stress. It’s normal to be exhausted much of the time. If you never take time to rest, relax and recharge, parenthood can become a trap that leaves you feeling irritable, angry and overwhelmed. Here are seven simple steps to reduce your stress. Read More