Your Newborn’s Hearing, Vision, and Other Senses

Your newborn may seem to do little more than eat, sleep, cry, pee, and poop. But if you notice how your baby reacts to things like light, noise, and touch, you will see the senses hard at work. What Can My Baby See? Your baby sees things best from 8 to …

Bed-Sharing

The practice of bed-sharing — parents sharing a bed with their infant — is a hot topic. Supporters of bed-sharing believe that a parent’s bed is just where a baby belongs. But others worry that bed-sharing is unsafe. Co-Sleeping, Room-Sharing, and Bed-Sharing Many people use the terms “bed-sharing” and “co-sleeping” …

Breastfeeding FAQs: Sleep – Yours and Your Baby’s

Whether you’re a new mom or a seasoned parenting pro, breastfeeding often comes with its fair share of questions. Here are some answers to common queries that mothers — new and veteran — may have. Where should my baby sleep? There are many options for where your baby can sleep, …

Flat Head Syndrome (Positional Plagiocephaly)

Babies are born with soft heads to allow for the amazing brain growth that occurs in the first year of life. As a result, their heads are easily “molded.” Passage through the birth canal during childbirth can cause a newborn’s head to look pointy or too long. So it’s normal …

How Can I Be Sure My Baby Stays on Her Back While She Sleeps?

I know I’m supposed to put my baby on her back when she goes to sleep, but what if she rolls over in the night or spits up? – Arianne By having your baby sleep on her back, you decrease her chances of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). SIDS, the …