First Year Articles |
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The Cloth Diapering Decision
Until recently, all babies in this culture were diapered in cloth. It is just within the last 15 to 20 years that single-use diapers have appeared on the market. Now, many new parents have never even seen or felt...
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Warning or "Alarm Signs" of Potentially Serious Problems
When a new born baby is unwell, there are often warning signs. If your baby has any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention right...
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Handling Baby's Head
Fontanelles, also known as "soft spots", are openings in the skull where the bones haven't grown together yet. There are two fontanelles on your baby's head. The anterior fontanel - on the top of...
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Diaper Signs
Normal bowel and urinary function varies considerably from baby to baby. Regularity and frequency of bowel movements varies not only between babies - it can even change in the same baby from day to...
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Infant Development
Two infants born at the same time may be very different. Some infants are very quiet and sleep a lot. Other infants are very active. Accepting these differences will make it easier to take care of infants and...
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You and Your Newborn Baby
Regardless of whether labor is long or short, whether it is hard or easy whether a baby is born vaginally or by cesarean, most parents recall the first hours and days after birth as crystal-clear images...
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The Top Ten Worries of New Parents
You already know that worrying is part of the parenting turf. (You'll find it listed in the job description right after guilt.) What you may not realize until after your baby arrives, however, is just how...
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Infant massage
Infant massage is rapidly gaining popularity in the west. The growing awareness of the benefits of infant massage is reflected in our gradual return to customs our ancestors practiced before they were abandoned...
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Miracle Births - Premature Infants
The inside of a NICU is totally memorized by every parent or relative who spent considerable amounts of time there, waiting for their miracle to bloom. Every piece of equipment is easily summoned in their mind...
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SIDS: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
What is SIDS? Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a medical term that describes the sudden death of an infant which remains unexplained after all known and possible causes have been carefully ruled...
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Feeding Infants
Infants need special feeding care. Parents and child care providers must work closely to ensure consistent care in this most important growth period. Parents should establish a regular routine of feeding their...
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Finding Quality Infant Childcare
The "to do" list can be long for families preparing for the arrival of a baby. With the excitement of new clothes, cribs, toys and playpens, it is easy to forget to plan for child care. But if a...
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Ask Ann: Postpartum Depression vs. Baby Blues
Q. What are the signs of postpartum depression vs. simple "baby blues" (a.k.a. the "postpartum blues")? A. The...
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Baby proofing your home - an added layer of protection
Ahh - the pitter patter of tiny feet racing across the floor is music to a new parent's ear. The question is, is the music a beautiful rendition...
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Encouraging Older Children to Welcome the New Baby
Wondering what you can do to help the relationship between your older child and his new brother or sister get off to the best possible start? Here...
