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What Should I Do to Protect My Newborn When I Am Sick?

Because newborns do not have a fully developed immune system, there is a good chance that if you come down sick, your newborn will also become ill. But there are a few basic steps that you can take to reduce the likelihood that your illness will spread to your child.

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How to Stop a Baby From Crawling in the Wrong Places

Keeping your baby safe is hard enough when she spends her days contained in a crib or your arms. Once she starts crawling and exploring things she shouldn't, she can get injured in a heartbeat. Babies typically start crawling w...

How to Use a Breast Pump Discreetly

Breast pumps allow you to express breast milk even when you aren't with your baby. If you return to work while breastfeeding, pumping at the office is sometimes necessary. Learning to discretely use your breast pump allows you ...

When to Switch to Stage Two Pacifiers

Babies who use pacifiers have different needs at different stages of development. In the early months of life, a pacifier should resemble a nipple to make breastfeeding easier. As children develop teeth, however, it's important...

An Infant With Chapped Hands While Teething

Teething is a painful process for babies, and the crying and moodiness that often come with this rite of passage can be stressful for parents. Infants often chew on their hands to alleviate the pain of teething, but too much mo...

How to Sterilize a Diaper Genie

But the odor prevention benefits only last as long as the Diaper Genie stays clean. Regularly sterilizing your Diaper Genie keeps it smelling fresh and kills germs that might make you and your family sick.

Babies & Restless Arms

As your baby gets older, you might be surprised to see her in constant motion, even before she can roll over or crawl. Babies learn about the world around them by moving their body and interacting with their environment. Your b...

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