Newborn Health and Safety

There's nothing more precious (and seemingly fragile!) than a newborn baby. But don't worry moms and dads, you've got this! Let us help you find out how keep your newborn baby healthy, safe, and sound.
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Mom Breastfeeding
10 Great Reasons to Breastfeed Your Baby
Gleaning a better understanding of the mechanics of breastfeeding and the numerous benefits it offers both Mother and Baby may help keep you ... Read More
Sound and Movement Monitor
11 Sleep Safety Products for Baby
Worries about SIDS keeping you up at night? Putting your infant "back to sleep" is the best way to keep him safe, but these sleep safety products ... Read More
A Case for the Family Bed
Mom Ericka Lutz shares her experience of sleeping with Annie in the family bed.
A Guide to Co-Sleeping
Should we consider co-sleeping good nighttime parenting—or a recipe for disaster?
A Look into Lazy Eyes
Early awareness and treatment of crossed, lazy, and wandering eyes can lead to the ultimate correction of the problem, saving parents a lot of ... Read More
All About Kids' Ears
Does your child have a lot of ear infections, Mom? Why do some children have so many problems with their ears? Learn what you can do to ... Read More
Trumpette Baby Socks
April 10, 2013: Trumpette Baby Socks Recall
Baby socks recalled by Trumpette due to choking hazard.
Are Parents Backing Off "Back to Sleep"?
New research shows that instead of continuing to grow, the trend towards putting babies on their backs to sleep may have leveled off. ... Read More
Babies and Sunburn
Protecting your baby's sweet skin from the sun should start at birth. But what if, regardless of all the precautions taken, your baby or ... Read More
Babies' Contact with Dog and Cat Food Ups Risk for Salmonella
Add keeping Fluffy’s food bowl off the floor once your baby starts crawling to your safety checklist—it could make Baby sick. ... Read More
Baby Basics for New Dads, Part 1
Are you a nervous new father? Education can be the best cure for novice dads. Take the mystery out of holding your baby, diapering, swaddling, ... Read More
Baby Fever Phobia Common Among New Parents
Put down the medicine, Mom and Dad. Using fever-reducing medication on your baby may sometimes worsen or prolong the illness. ... Read More
Back to Sleep: The Best Bedtime Position for Baby
The what, why, and how of infant sleeping positions
Newborn Baby
Can Pacifiers Reduce the Risks of SIDS?
Is your mother-in-law nagging you not to give your baby a pacifier? Let her know that pacifiers may reduce your baby’s SIDS risk. ... Read More
Photo of a Baby Chewing on a Toy
Chew on This: What's OK to go in Baby's Mouth
Mouthing is an important part of how babies explore their world, but this developmental phase can be hazardous if parents don't take proper ... Read More
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