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Bathing and Skin Care for the Newborn in Baby's Care at Home

Bath time is a great time to bond with your newborn while keeping his or her skin healthy and cuddly soft. Get the fact - îand proper supplies - to make these moments safe and enjoyable for both you and baby. ...more

Umbilical Cord Care in Baby's Care at Home

In a few weeks, your baby will have the cutest little belly button. But right now the healing remains of his umbilical cord need special care. Here's how to make sure the cord remainder stays infection-free. ...more

Diapers and Diaper Rash in Baby's Care at Home

A core part of every baby's care is diapering. Read on for helpful information on changing diapers, preventing and treating diaper rash, and the pros and cons of cloth and disposable diapers. ...more

Circumcision for Children in Baby's Care at Home

Circumcision is a surgery to remove the skin covering the end of the penis. This is called the foreskin. This surgery is most often done 1 or 2 days after a baby's birth. Read on to learn more about this procedure. ...more

Cradle Cap in Baby's Care at Home

Cradle cap (infant seborrheic dermatitis) is scaly patches on a baby's scalp. Cradle cap isn’t serious, but it can cause thick crusting and white or yellow scales. Some babies can also have seborrheic dermatitis in the diaper area, and on the face, neck, and trunk. Cradle cap usually clears up within the first year. ...more

Babies Need "Tummy Time" in Baby's Care at Home

Putting babies to sleep on their backs has dramatically reduced the incidence of SIDS. One unexpected side effect: Many infants now have a flattened head. ...more

Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome in Baby's Care at Home

While being a new mom brings lots of joy, it also brings stress--something a crying baby can make worse. Having a better understanding of why your baby cries can help you deal with this stress in a healthy way and help you avoid the most common form of child abuse: Shaken baby syndrome. ...more

Taking a Baby's Temperature in Baby's Care at Home

Most healthcare providers advise taking a baby's temperature rectally, by placing a thermometer in the baby's anus. This method is accurate and gives a quick reading of the baby's internal temperature. ...more

Caring for Newborn Multiples in Baby's Care at Home

Because many multiples are small and born early, they may be initially cared for in a special care nursery called the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). ...more

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