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Newborn Care
If this is your first baby, you might worry that you are not ready to take care of a newborn. You're not alone. Lots of ...
Source: Women's Health
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Diapering
DiaperingYour baby may need a new diaper before or after every feeding, and after every bowel movement. This can mean ...
Source: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Breastfeeding Tips
How Often Should I Breastfeed? How Long Should Feedings Be?Early and often! Breastfeed as soon as possible after birth, ...
Source: Women's Health
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Why Babies Cry
All Babies Cry Some babies are easy to comfort, others cry for hours every day no matter what you do. Listening to a ...
Source: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Colic Treatment
What to Do Never shake your baby! Try to find out why your baby is crying. Check to see if baby is hungry; needs ...
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Childproofing Your Home
Childproofing—Making Sure Your Home Is Safe Cover all electrical outlets. Keep all cords, sharp knives, ...
Source: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Baby First Aid
The Danger Signs of True Choking Are: Inability to cry or make much sound Weak, ineffective coughing Soft or ...
Source: National Institutes of Health
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Jaundice in Newborns
Facts about Jaundice and KernicterusJaundice is the yellow color seen in the skin of many newborns. Jaundice happens ...
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Talking to Babies to Promote Early Literacy
Talking to infants and toddlers is a good way to prepare them for later success in reading. Begin talking and ...
Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
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Baby Activities from Birth to 6 Months
Activities to Do Together1-2 Weeks Hold and cuddle your baby Sing and talk to her Watch how she responds to ...
Source: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Newborn Reflexes
Babies have special reflexes that last only a few months. It helps to know what the reflexes are so you are not alarmed...
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What is Colic?
Colic When your baby has long crying spells and seems to have a tummy ache. Signs Baby cries a lot when he or she...
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Baby Sun Safety
Getting too much sun can be dangerous, especially for children. Even children with dark skin need protection. Umbrellas...
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Newborn Screening
Your Baby’s First Exam During the first 24 hours, a doctor or nurse will do a physical exam. You can ask to watch....
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Preventing Lead Poisoning
Lead poisoning is caused by swallowing or breathing in lead. It is very dangerous, especially to children under 6 years...
Source: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
