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All about "Baby Basics"

There is so much to learn when you have a new baby! And just when you’ve mastered one stage, your baby grows and changes and you need to learn all over again. Not to worry, on these pages you’ll find valuable resources on caring for your baby, including diapering, bathing, feeding, and the all-important getting your baby to sleep!

Preventing Flat Spots

Authored by: Ann Douglas
What can I do to prevent my baby from developing a flat spot at the back of her head? I've heard that this is becoming a growing problem now that babies are being put to sleep on their backs in order to minimize the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
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Sleeping Through The Night

Authored by: Barbara Curtis
Friends and family are likely to ask, "Is she sleeping through the night yet?"Most parents think "Will she EVER?" and "Will I?" Take it from this mom of 12, you both will.
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Education Begins Early with Baby Plus

Mothers know the lifestyle choices they make during pregnancy can impact the physical development of the baby during the crucial prenatal months. But expectant mothers may be surprised...
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Create A Green Nursery

Authored by: Ron and Lisa Beres
Taking toxic materials out of the nursery is becoming a top priority for new parents. Here, the creators of Green Nest, help you choose healthy products.
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Cry Babies

Authored by: Ann Douglas
It's never easy to cope with a fussy baby, but these strategies may help you to hold on to what's left of your sanity...
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Babies and Sleep

Authored by: Ann Douglas
A long day of parenthood is finally drawing to a close. You abandon your plans to fold that last load of laundry, heading for bed instead.
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GERD In Newborns and Infants

Authored by: Ann Douglas
Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when the contents of your baby's stomach flow backwards up into the esophagus, sometimes reaching as high as the mouth or nose. Some babies spit up a lot over the course of a day as a result of gastroesophageal reflux -- and many of these babies aren't particularly bothered by all the spitting up.
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