0 to 6 months
Squeaks, smiles, giggles and yawns. Your little treasure certainly holds the key to your heart. Still, there are times a cry or shriek will set your mind racing.
When you’re a new parent your baby’s cries can be overwhelming. Remember it’s a new world outside the womb and your little one is adjusting to his new surroundings. Even knowing this, you may still be left wondering "WHY is my baby crying?" Crying is your baby’s way of talking to you and is a normal part of his growth and development; don’t fear it, learn from it.
Infantile colic is characterized by intense, uncontrolled crying or fussing in an otherwise healthy and well-fed baby. Colic affects up to 20% of infants, and usually subsides around 3 months of age. Both breastfed and formula-fed babies may develop colic.
By Dr. Dina Kulik, pediatrician
By Dr. Ted Jablonski, family physician
By Dr. Ted Jablonski, family physician
By Dr. Jeff Habert, family physician
By Dr. Jeff Habert, family physician
By Dr. Dina Kulik, pediatrician
By Dr. Ted Jablonski, family physician
So, how will you feed your newborn? It’s a common and important question for any parent.
Baby’s first bath will be a new experience for both of you, so give yourself plenty of time to relax and enjoy it. In the beginning, you should give your baby a sponge bath twice a week or as needed, until the umbilical cord heals.
Om-nom-nom. Your baby’s around 6 months old and she’s probably showing signs of being ready for her first bites of food.
