Newborn Health & Safety

If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the new checks and tests for your baby, you’re not alone. The PKU test is one of … Read more

If you feel like your newborn wants to feed all the time, you’re not imagining it — how big is a newborn’s stomach is something … Read more

Let’s be real: As a new parent, you’ll spend 40% of your life at the changing table. But how many diapers should you stock up … Read more

As you prepare for the arrival of your little one, your to-do list is likely growing by the day. Between choosing a car seat and … Read more

INTRODUCTION You’ve been picturing your baby’s face in great detail for nine months. You then see a tiny, flat, red mark on their sensitive skin … Read more

It’s 2 a.m.You’ve fed, burped, and changed your newborn—but the piercing cries won’t stop. Your heart races, your exhaustion deepens, and that feeling of helplessness … Read more

Quick answer first, so you don’t have to scroll:Epstein pearls are harmless white or yellow bumps that commonly appear inside a newborn’s mouth. Pediatricians consider … Read more

Medically reviewed using pediatric care guidelinesContent written for new parents by a newborn-care focused content team. New parents often worry if their baby is using … Read more

A Complete Guide for New Parents Bringing a newborn into the world comes with many important decisions, and one of the first is vaccination. Many … Read more

It can be frightening to learn how to give a newborn a bath for the first time, especially for first-time parents. Bathing can feel stressful … Read more