A baby's bath should not only be a time to clean your baby, but also a time for enjoyment. This page from the eMedTV Web library offers some tips on how to provide a soothing and enjoyable bathing experience for both you and your baby.
Proper umbilical cord care is needed to help it heal faster and prevent infection. This eMedTV page provides tips on how to clean and care for your newborn's umbilical cord stump. This page also covers problems that can occur without the proper care.
This eMedTV Web segment explains that before you change your baby's diaper, make sure you have all the items you need, such as a clean diaper and diaper rash cream. This article also provides step-by-step guidelines for changing a diaper.
When your baby cries, he or she is communicating a certain need to you. This eMedTV Web segment takes an in-depth look at what the various cries sound like and what they mean. This article also offers tips on how to calm a crying baby.
Understanding newborn sleep patterns is essential when you are establishing a sleep schedule for your baby. This eMedTV page explores the factors that affect your newborn's sleeping patterns and offers tips on how to effectively set up a sleep routine.
Before your baby is due, it is a good idea to interview prospective pediatricians. This eMedTV segment lists several questions you may want to ask while interviewing pediatricians, as well as tips on finding the right doctor for your baby.
This eMedTV page offers an overview of how to select the "best" pediatrician for your baby. This page provides some resources that may help to narrow down your search and also offers questions to consider as you are choosing your family practitioner.
As this eMedTV segment explains, installing outlet covers, carbon monoxide detectors, and baby gates are some ways to make your home safer for your baby. This article offers several suggestions for baby proofing your home room by room.
