Newborn Care

We hope this information helps you create a safer environment for your baby from hazards with sleep, home, toys and fire.

Bathing your baby is a wonderful bonding experience, and It's not necessary to bathe your baby daily.

A bulb syringe removes liquid or mucus from your baby's nose and mouth to gently suction and clear your baby's stuffy nose.

If performed, you will need to take little steps to care for your baby's penis until it heals.

All babies cry because it’s the only way to let us know when they need something. Here are some common soothing actions.

A few conditions are common in infants less than 6 weeks. If you are worried about your baby, call your health care provider.

Your baby will grow and develop at an amazing speed. What is developmentally appropriate for babies ages month-by-month?

Changing your baby's diaper is a task you'll be faced with quickly—and often—as a new parent.

Many of these conditions are common in newborns and will diminish or change as your baby grows.

After your baby is born at Woman’s, we perform several tests to screen for possible health problems.

Children's feeding abilities and needs change with motor, cognitive and social development.

Follow the ABCs of safe sleep: Babies should sleep Alone, on their Back, in a Crib.

You can use either a digital or ear thermometer to take your baby’s temperature.

As the cord stump is healing, it should be kept as clean and dry as possible, by folding down diapers and with sponge baths.

From fevers and feeding issues to diaper issues and more, know reasons to call about your newborn.