Tag: Baby Tips
12 Great Advice for Moms with Newborn Babies
Here are our tops tips for moms with newborn babies, from the mouth of real moms!
1. Don't Hush-A-Bye-Baby
You don't have to be quiet while...
Parenting Advice For New Mom
New mom? Here are some helpful nuggets of wisdom from our advisors and other Parents insiders that are sure to come in handy.
Becoming a...
How much sleep do babies and toddlers need?
Making sure your child gets enough sleep is typically a high priority for new parents. Here are general guidelines on how many hours of...
10 Foods to Avoid While Breastfeeding
You just spent the last nine months worrying about what you were eating and drinking because of your baby’s development—and now that you’re nursing,...
How to care for your baby’s gums and emerging teeth
Do I need to clean my baby's gums before his teeth come in?
Yes. Even before your baby sports his first tooth, it's a good...
How to Treat Baby’s First Fever
Fever in infants can be scary, but don't panic, mama! Read all about baby temperature, and find out how to safely treat your child's first fever.
By Linda...
How much should my newborn be sleeping?
The average newborn sleeps about 16 hours a day, but some need much less sleep and some much more.
Also, it's not uncommon for a...
Emotional support for pregnant partners
Fathers have traditionally felt inadequate regarding their role during pregnancy and childbirth. This was seen as a strictly female affair, with the Dads staying...
Extended breastfeeding: Is it for good you?
Nursing past your baby's first birthday is known as extended breastfeeding. In many countries, it's considered normal, healthy, and common.
However, some people in the...
Nail-biting: Why it happens and what to do about it
Why kids bite their nails
Your child may bite his nails for any number of reasons – curiosity, boredom, stress relief, habit, or imitation. Nail-biting...
