Children's & Teens Health Articles

Babies who are born via c-section have a higher chance of respiratory problems at birth, and are more likely to be born prematurely as well. But who would have thought...

One thing some new parents may be a little anxious about is changing their baby's first diaper. You have probably heard about meconium, that sticky substance that lines a baby's...

Swaddling is the practice of tightly wrapping a newborn or slightly older infant in a blanket or special swaddler, to help them sleep better. Why do parents swaddle, and should...

Mothers who are currently newly pregnant will have a winter newborn. It can be hard to resist the temptation of shopping for your baby all those tiny pants and shirts...

Before we become parents, most of us have no idea just how controversial parenting choices can be. Google "mommy wars" and you'll get page after page to demonstrate what we...

Taking a first plane trip with a small baby can be quite the challenge. When you are a new parent, it is easy to wonder how you are going to...

Are you in your third and final trimester of pregnancy, and tying up some loose ends before your baby gets to your side of the world? Of course, you want...

New parents might be wondering about the ideal way to dress their new baby during the summer. How can you ensure that she will stay comfortable, is protected from the...

There are many reasons why mothers who wish to continue to breastfeed during the day want to encourage their babies and toddlers to stop nursing at night. They include a...

Cord stumps are just a little intimidating for many parents. While you are carefully caring for your newborn's umbilical cord stump, you might well be wondering and perhaps worrying whether...