Newborns typically spend a majority of their time sleeping, but they will wake up every few hours for feeding. It's important to note that newborns aren't capable of sleeping through the night due to their small stomachs, which require frequent feeding. On average, newborns feed every 2-4 hours, and they will have around 8-12 feedings within a 24-hour period.  During the initial weeks after bringing your baby home, there are a few essential items that you will need to ensure your baby's well-...

There is no exact amount of time that has been identified for how long it takes for a tooth to cut through, but most professionals have estimated that it can emerge anytime between 1-7 days per tooth. In general, a teething fever will begin about one day before the tooth erupts, and it goes away after it cuts through the gums. There's not much you can do to prevent or break a teething fever; your child's temperature will go down on its own within a couple of days.  Teething may slightly raise...

The first few days of your baby's life are very exciting. The first week with a newborn can feel like a whirlwind. You may be functioning on very little sleep while recovering from giving birth. Give yourself time to just be with your little one. Doing tasks like feeding and changing him will help your confidence grow, says Dr. Mittal. Most people find the first six to eight weeks to be the hardest with a new baby, and whilst people may not openly discuss many of the challenges in these early we...

Whether you hold the baby up near your shoulder or at your chest, support her head and bottom. Always support your newborn's head and neck. To pick up baby, slide one hand under baby's head and neck and the other hand under their bottom. Bend your knees to protect your back. Once you've got a good hold, scoop up your baby and bring baby close to your chest as you straighten your legs again. Your baby's neck muscles are fairly weak when they're born. If you pull them up gently by their hands i...