caring for your baby
If you’re like most first-time parents you will drive away from the hospital with your newborn and think now what? How am I going to know what to do and when to do it?
Welcome to Baby Care, where we discuss everything from skin-to-skin mother care to pool safety, the basics of taking care of your newborn, and even hip dysplasia in babies. Do you have a question about tongue-tie and lip-tie? We’ve got the answers! What about how to introduce your little one to solid foods? We are happy to walk you through your baby’s graduation from liquids to solids!
We understand how important your baby’s health and wellbeing is. That is why we provide you with information on your child’s dental health, eye exams, and even child safety checklists to ensure that your home is as safe as can be for your baby.
6 Ways to Prepare the Family Dog for Your New Baby
Get your fur baby ready for your new baby with these 6 veterinarian-approved tips.
Sleep Training 101: How to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night
Are you thinking about sleep training your baby but you’re not sure where to start? We turned to three experts for help.
Baby Feeding Guide: What to Feed Your Baby During the First Year
After breastmilk and/or infant formula what will you feed your baby and when? Our baby food guide will give you feeding tips for the first 12 months.
5 Things to Know about Baby Grooming
From bathing to the umbilical cord to brushing baby’s teeth here are 5 tips to make you an expert and baby grooming.
Bringing Home Baby: What You Need to Know
New dad and pediatrician, Dr. Drew Wright, offers 6 important tips for navigating the first month of caring for your newborn.
10 Essentials for Your Baby’s Health
When creating your baby registry, don’t overlook adding these smaller baby health essentials like a nasal aspirator and nail clippers.
Diapering 101: Hints, Tips and Supplies
Changing your baby’s diaper can be undesirable and intimidating for new parents. Check out these tips and tricks to help you conquer life on diaper duty.
Taking Care of Your Newborn – The Basics
From sleeping to eating to bathing, here are a few things you can expect when taking your newborn baby home for the first time.
The 5 Do’s and Don’ts of Massaging Your Baby
Baby massage can alleviate gas/colic, improve sleep, decrease postpartum depression, improve the breastfeeding relationship, and more. Here are my do’s and don’ts when massaging your baby.
Teething In Babies: Signs, Symptoms, and Remedies
Most babies will start teething around six months old. Signs your baby’s first tooth is coming include sensitive gums, drooling, and lots of chewing.
How to Care for Your Baby’s Eczema
Baby Eczema typically appears between 2-4 months. Treatment options include switching to hypoallergenic and fragrance-free soaps and detergents.
How To Relieve Baby Hiccups
Baby hiccups are normal but some prevention methods include feeding your baby smaller amounts, burping, Gripe Water, and gas drops.
Help! My Baby Has Gas
Have a gassy baby on your hands? Learn what causes infant gas, how to spot it, and the best methods of prevention and cure.
Introducing Your Baby To Tummy Time
Tummy time is essential for your baby’s growth. Learn the what, when, and why’s, as well as tips and tricks for helping your baby love tummy time.
5 Easy Ways to Babyproof Your Home
These tips for babyproofing will help you set up a safe environment in your home for your baby before they’re even on the move.
Baby Proofing Your Christmas Tree and Holiday Decor
Deck the halls with baby safe Christmas decor. Here are 12 tips to ensure you’re baby proofing your Christmas tree and holiday decor.
Baby Crib Safety Tips
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission there are a few things to look for before purchasing a crib to make sure it’s safe for baby.
How to Introduce Allergenic Foods Into Your Baby’s Diet
Introducing allergenic foods at a young age can help reduce the risk of food allergies in babies. Here’s what to feed them and how to do it.
The Basics of Bottle Feeding Your Baby
Learn the basics of bottle feeding from when to introduce a bottle, how often you should feed, bottle warming, tips and more.
Introducing Your Baby to Solid Foods
If introducing solid foods into baby’s diet has you panicking, don’t fret. Here are some tips to get you started with transitioning from milk to solids.
Chiropractic Care for Babies
Baby chiropractic care is a natural and safe way to resolve issues like colic, vomiting, poor sleep, improper nursing, and more.
Pediatric Dental Health
It’s important to schedule your baby’s first dental visit early in order to prevent tooth decay. We have five tips to promote infant dental health.
Tongue-Tie and Lip-Tie in Babies
A pediatric dentist shares expert advice about tongue-tie and lip-tie, two oral conditions that can cause problems particularly in breastfeeding babies.
RSV: Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment
Your child’s runny nose, cough, and fever may be an early sign of RSV. Washing your hands and avoiding crowds are easy ways to help prevent the virus.
InfantSee Eye Exams
The American Optometric Association (AOA) and Johnson & Johnson Vision partnered in 2005 to create InfantSEE™, a no-cost public health program developed to provide professional eye care for infants nationwide.
The Importance of Infant CPR
CPR becomes a medical necessity when a baby stops breathing. Learning to perform infant CPR. just may save your child’s life in an emergency.
4 Tips for Creating a Sleep Friendly Nursery
Want to design a nursery that’s beautiful and conducive to sleep? Check out these four tips that will have your baby sleeping through the night.
Getting Your Baby on a Sleep Schedule
Getting baby on a sleep schedule is good for the whole family. Whether parent-led, baby-led, or a combination, here’s tips to establish a bedtime routine.
Creating A Safe Sleeping Environment For Your Baby
Safe sleep practices are best to reduce the risk of SIDS. Follow these tips to create a sleeping environment safe for your baby.
Car Seat Safety: 10 Things Every New Parent Should Know
Our Child Passenger Safety Technician expert, Shannon Powers shares car seat safety information new parents should know to ensure proper car seat use.
Tips to Help Prevent Child Death in Hot Cars
With the heat of summer here, check out these tips and products that will help prevent you from leaving your baby in the backseat.
10 Tips on Choosing Safe Toys
With the holidays coming up, it’s important to ensure toys purchased are safe for kids. Here are 10 guidelines to help you choose safe toys.
Choosing Age Appropriate Toys by Developmental Stage
Choosing age appropriate toys for your children is an important factor in safety and development. Here is an ages-and-stages guide to toys.
How to Properly Clean and Disinfect Toys
Knowing how to properly clean and disinfect the different types of toys your baby has will help you prevent the spread of germs.
6 Tips to Help Keep your Children Injury Free During the Pandemic
Dr. Alicia Webb with Children’s of Alabama shares 6 tips to help prevent injuries and keep kids safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Baby Developmental Milestones: Months 11-12
Your baby will develop in language, social skills, and large/small motor development. Here’s how your baby will develop during months 11-12.
Baby Developmental Milestones: Months 9-10
Your baby will develop in language, social skills, and large/small motor development. Here’s how your baby will develop during months 9-10.
Baby Developmental Milestones: Months 7-8
Your baby will develop in language, social skills, and large/small motor development. Here’s how your baby will develop during months 7-8.
Baby Developmental Milestones: Months 5-6
Your baby will develop in language, social skills, and large/small motor development. Here’s how your baby will develop during months 5-6.
Baby Developmental Milestones: Months 3-4
Your baby will develop in language, social skills, and large/small motor development. Here’s how your baby will develop during months 3-4.
Baby Developmental Milestones: Months 1-2
Your baby will develop in language, social skills, and large/small motor development. Here’s how your baby will develop during months 1-2.
First Year Milestones: A Month-by-Month Guide
Wondering what to expect and when as your newborn grows? Check out this handy month-by-month milestones guide to give you some benchmarks for the first year.
