The First 100 Days A few life lessons I learned from my son’s stay in the NICU I learned to change Eli’s diaper by reaching my arms through the portholes of an incubator. The diaper was barely larger than a matchbook, and replacing it amid the tangle of wires attached to his little body terrified me. The first time I got to hold my son, he was 4 weeks old. He had grown by … [Read more...] about How to deal with having a premature baby
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20 questions to choose the right pediatrician
Let’s Play 20 Questions When looking for the right pediatrician, this interview will help you narrow the field. You have almost as many options for your child’s pediatrician as you do at a Chinese restaurant.While the choice of a provider is a heck of a lot more important than the choice between lo mein and kung pao, the principle is the same: You are making a choice based on … [Read more...] about 20 questions to choose the right pediatrician
6 classic baby names for your little guy or gal
What's in a name? Quite a lot if you stop and think about it! For many expectant parents, choosing the perfect moniker for a baby during pregnancy can be as tough as picking out the best daycare and nursery school, or even choosing a pediatrician. After all, the name that you and your partner settle on will be with your child for life, so it's pretty important that you … [Read more...] about 6 classic baby names for your little guy or gal
Should you panic if your baby has a fever?
Newborn babies are fragile creatures, and any change in their body temperature can give moms a cause for alarm. If your newborn feels a little too warm to the touch, he may have a fever. How can you check, and what can you do if his temperature is too high? Pinpointing a fever will be simple if you know your baby's typical baseline temperature. An infant's body temperature … [Read more...] about Should you panic if your baby has a fever?
Is your baby fussy or colicky?
Colic is one of the most common conditions affecting newborns - it's not unusual to hear new moms referring to their fussy, upset infants as "colicky." But what is colic really? Your newborn may be affected by the condition if he's younger than five months and cries incessantly, for at least three hours in a row, three days a week, for three weeks. Colic is a frustrating … [Read more...] about Is your baby fussy or colicky?