Swaddling (one of the “Five S’s” of infant soothing) is an age-old practice that restricts a newborn’s limbs by using a blanket or cloth and is one way to trigger a “calming reflex” in the first 8 weeks of life. When done correctly, swaddling can prove very effective for helping your little one fall asleep. Swaddling
Food. A key to survival and a part of our every day lives. And yet, all of us at some point or another had to learn to eat it. For parents with a new born transitioning into the infant phase, it is common to wonder, when do we start the real food? From personal experience
After babies are born, they often soothe by efforts that help recreate the womb environment. After all, a newborn has spent far more time in the womb than they have out in the fresh air and an adjustment period is to be expected. There are five interventions that have proven to be pretty effective when
Circumcision, a surgical removal of the tissue covering the head of the penis (the foreskin), is a fairly common procedure for newborn boys in certain parts of the world, including the United States. Approximately 55% to 65% of newborn boys in the United States are circumcised each year. Parents may choose to have their child