When you give birth to a premature baby, your little one hasn’t had the same time to grow and develop in the womb as a full-term baby. If your baby was born more than three weeks early, they may not progress through the same milestones as a four-week old who was born at term. Therefore, it’s important to talk with your child’s pediatrician about what you can expect … [Read more...] about Preemie Development
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5 Things You Need to Know about Baby Acne
5 Things You Need to Know about Baby Acne You probably think acne is a skin problem that only adolescents and teens face, but babies get it too. Baby acne is a common skin condition that affects up to 40% of babies right after birth. When you first see your baby’s face covered with bumps, you might be concerned. Relax. Here are five things you should know about baby acne … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Need to Know about Baby Acne
Navigating the World of Breastfeeding Preemies
Premature infants or preemies are babies born before their due dates. For some, this may be just a few weeks early without much effect on your baby’s health or size. For others, a premature infant may be weighed in terms of grams, not pounds. Regardless of the circumstances, breastfeeding and providing your child with breast milk is still a wonderful way to help your preemie … [Read more...] about Navigating the World of Breastfeeding Preemies
6 Ways to Reduce the Risk of SIDS
6 Ways to Reduce the Risk of SIDS Sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, is a condition every parent should know about. SIDS is sometimes referred to as “crib death,” because a seemingly healthy baby dies suddenly in their crib. Sudden infant death syndrome affects about one in every thousand live births. While the thought of this happening is a frightening for any parent, … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Reduce the Risk of SIDS
The Most Common Breastfeeding Problems SOLVED
Breastfeeding is a beautiful and natural way to provide your baby with the nutrition they need to have the best start at life. While your baby is born with some instincts as to feeding, this doesn’t mean the breastfeeding process is painless (far from it, usually) or without its own pitfalls and hang-ups. But if you’ve got breastfeeding problems, the good news is, there is … [Read more...] about The Most Common Breastfeeding Problems SOLVED