Seeing your newborn’s skin peel or flake during the first days after birth can be surprising, especially when you expect your baby’s skin to be perfectly smooth. In most cases,…
Understanding baby hunger cues can make feeding feel much less stressful, especially during the newborn months. Babies cannot tell you that they are hungry with words, but they communicate through…
Seeing your baby squirm, wiggle, grunt, stretch, or move their arms and legs while sleeping can be surprising, especially for new parents. You may wonder whether your baby is uncomfortable,…
Hearing your baby grunt, groan, squeak, or make other unusual noises while sleeping can be surprising, especially during the first few weeks of life. Many parents immediately wonder whether their…
Newborn weight loss can be one of the first things that makes new parents anxious. After spending months watching the baby grow during pregnancy, seeing the number on the scale…
A baby's weight is one of the simplest ways healthcare professionals monitor growth and nutrition. It is also one of the things parents tend to worry about most. Some babies…
Constipation in babies can be stressful for parents, especially when a baby strains, cries, turns red, or goes several days without pooping. However, not every baby who strains or has…
Baby congestion is common, especially during colds and other respiratory infections. But a stuffy nose can be particularly uncomfortable for babies because their nasal passages are small, and young infants…
Cradle cap is a common skin condition that can make a baby's scalp look dry, flaky, greasy, or covered with yellowish crusts. Although it can look concerning, cradle cap is…
Baby eczema can be stressful for parents. One day a baby's skin may look soft and healthy, and the next day it may become dry, red, rough, or intensely itchy.…