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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...

How to Sterilize a Diaper Genie

Diaper Genie, marketed as a product that stores diapers while eliminating their odor, offers parents the convenience of avoiding a trip to the trash can each time they change a diaper. But the odor prevention benefits only las...

Probiotics & Yeast Rash in Babies

Babies' developing immune systems tend to make them more susceptible than adults to rashes and infections. Both male and female babies can get yeast rashes. In some cases, probiotics may help heal or prevent the frequency of th...

How to Use Baby Wipes to Clean Cutting Mats

Baby wipes, also referred to as wet wipes, are pre-moistened pieces of cloth or paper that can be used to clean the sensitive skin of your child or to clean household items, such as cutting mats. Wet wipes are often moistened w...

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