All Entries in the "Newborn" Category
How Newborn Eye Color Changes
Everybody gets their eye color through genetics. However, it does not matter what your own or your partner’s eye colors are – your baby can be born with blue eyes. There are many questions concerning the newborn eye color and the one answer is: it’s all down to science. Newborn Eye Color Is Due to [...]
The Importance of Newborn Screening
A recent report about the detection of a rare genetic disease in newborn twins has highlighted the importance of newborn screening. When twin baby girls were born to Megan Gonzales at 38 weeks, everything seemed fine, however the babies soon showed worrying signs such as poor feeding patterns, lethargy and needed to remain in hospital. [...]
How to Swaddle a Newborn
If you do not know how to swaddle a newborn, remember that this is an activity which will make your baby comfortable. They will love the experience. It is an ancient art of wrapping your baby snugly in a blanket or piece of cloth to make them feel safe and cared for. Swaddling prevents the [...]
What You Need for a New Baby
If you are wondering what you need for a new baby, let us tell you that the checklist for this task is endless. You may take days and weeks to prepare a potential list, but even then you might leave a few things out. That’s because baby time is fun – and tough, for new [...]
How to Relieve Newborn Constipation
Newborn constipation is a major issue most parents are besotted with in the initial year of parenthood. The lack of messing up on the diaper for a couple of days does not indicate that your baby is constipated. Breastfed babies tend to show less frequent bowel movements as they grow. However, there are certain things [...]
Newborn Baby Bath: Dos and Don’ts
It can be unnerving and even intimidating for a new and inexperienced parent contemplating bathing their newborn baby – that tiny little, helpless bundle that cannot even hold up its head is to be bathed! This can be scary indeed and if this is the case, our checklist of baby bath dos and don’ts may [...]
Newborn Baby Checklist: Before Baby Arrives
Parenthood is an overwhelming experience for first time parents, and this is why they should stay prepared with a newborn baby checklist before baby arrives. The purpose of the list is to make life simpler for the two of you. It is any time a good idea for parents to have the listing ready with [...]
Tips for the Holidays with Your Newborn
As the holidays come around, there will likely be partying, travel and other socializing on the anvil. But what about your newly arrived little bundle of joy? What do you need to do to ensure that baby is well looked after and that you don’t have to eschew the season’s jollity either? Exhaustion and lack [...]
