During pregnancy, a lot of attention is naturally paid to the birth parent. As a new dad or partner, it is easy to feel your involvement doesn’t matter. Nothing, however,…

​Between about one and three months of age, your baby will reach some fun hearing and speech milestones. These include smiling at the sounds of your voices and turning their…

Many new parents wonder what’s normal and what’s not when it comes to diapering their​ newborn. Here’s what you can expect during your baby’s first few days. Urination Your baby may urinate…

While you may not have come across it just yet, baby sign language is a trend that seems to have real staying power. Signing with babies is based on the…

As parents, we all want happy, healthy babies. Not only that, we want them to be smart. Growing research in early brain development shows there are some basic things you…

Bonding is the process of creating a loving, healthy attachment with your child. Many new parents feel a unique relationship beginning the moment they lay eyes on their baby. But…

Some physical conditions are common during the first couple of weeks after birth. If you notice any of the following in your baby, contact your pediatrician.​​ Abdominal distension Most babies’…

As a brand-new parent, it’s near impossible to get the recommended minimum seven hours of sleep per night. One study found that moms and dads get terrible sleep in the…