Every mom dreams of the perfect healthy baby, with a round head, smooth skin,
and a tiny, perfect body. But in reality, few babies look like beauty contest
winners immediately after ...
So your baby cries? Some amount of crying is normal, although
it may not feel like it. Most babies cry more than two hours a day.
But a colicky baby has severe periods of persistent cr...
When your baby has a fever, it can be an unpleasant experience for both baby
and parents. Not much is scarier than a baby blazing hot with fever and many
first-time parents aren't sure...
What's worse than a sick baby? A sick baby who won't take his medicine. moms
know how difficult it can be to get the little ones to comply with pharmacist's
instructions for bad tastin...
Not much is scarier than a baby blazing hot with fever. Many first-time parents
aren't sure what to do. We talked to area pediatricians to learn more about
fever and what you should do...
Most babies are born healthy and normal. However, there are some health problems
that may not be detected by your baby's physician. This is why blood tests are
used to screen newborn...
You've been nursing or bottle feeding for months. And just when you
feel like you're become a pro at your feeding system, it's time for a change. "Parents
should not introduce solids...
Bringing home a new baby is an exciting experience! Before you can leave the hospital with your baby, you must have a car seat.
Several weeks before baby's expected birthd...
Most parents know that their newborn's skin is sensitive, but
they don't know how to choose the right skincare product. It's even for pediatricians,
concludes an August 2000 report in ...
If you're a first time nursing mother, you may be doubting your own abilities,
but according to Sherri Taylor, Coordinator of Infant Nutrition and Lactation
Services at Rex Healthcar...
Give Your Baby the Best Start
What should I eat?
If you were eating a well-balanced diet before you were pregnant, your pregnancy
diet won't be much different. You may simp...
Although there are lots of ways to take a temperature in an older child (orally,
by ear, fever strips), there are generally only two effective ways in infants - axillary
(under the arm...
For more than 5,000 years, teething has been blamed for a variety
of illnesses, even death. According to G.T. McIntyre and G.M. McIntryer, writing
in the March 9, 2002 issue of the B...
Every parent hopes that their child will grow up healthy and strong. But there
are concrete steps you can take to help make that happen. We talked to Wake
Forest Pediatrics for Premier Baby ...
Getting a Sneak Peek at Baby
If you just can't wait to see your baby, you're not alone. Women across
the Triangle aren't waiting until birth to fall in love with those adorabl...
Today's moms-to-be are looking forward to maternity shopping. And with good
reason! There are more styles, brands, prints and pieces to choose from than
ever before. There's no need ...