Newborn Head Support
Your baby will flex his limbs toward his body, which will remain curled up for several weeks as he gradually straightens out of the fetal position. His head will be very floppy at first, but you will notice that he turns it to his preferred [...]
Causes Of Wakefulness Young Baby
Here are some of the things you can do if your baby is wakeful through the night.
Make sure that your baby is neither too hot nor too cold
Check that your baby isn’t in any discomfort from a soiled diaper or a diaper rash
Don’t keep [...]
Baby Temperature
There’s no doubt that overheating from too many night colors, too many blankets, and too high a room temperature is a contributory factor, as SIDS is much more common in overheated babies. (The risk of overheating alone, however, is less than [...]
Newborn Sleeping Problems
If your baby wakes you frequently during the night or cries when you try to go back to bed, you’ll be short of sleep and you’ll find it difficult to cope. It is essential that you get enough rest, and you should share the responsibility [...]
Where Should Your Baby Sleep?
You will probably find it easiest to let your baby sleep in something that makes her portable. During the day, a car sent with a carrying handle is ideal if you drive. If you don’t have a car, a portable bassinet is suitable both day and night [...]
Newborn Sleeping Time
A newborn baby tends to sleep a lot – unless she is hungry, cold or uncomfortable, it is likely that she will spend at least 60 percent of her time asleep.
Your baby may fall asleep immediately after – and sometimes during – a feeding. [...]
Cradle Cap
Occasionally, red scaly patches may appear on your baby’s scalp. Cradle cap is extremely common, and is not caused by a lack of hygiene or by any shampoo you’re using. It usually takes a few months to clean up.
Control cradle cap by gently [...]