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Baby Feature Archive

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR BABY'S SKIN THIS WINTER

Keep baby's skin healthy during the cold, dry season.

RSV: WHEN COLDS BECOME SERIOUS

Prevention and treatment of the most common cause of acute bronchiolitis.

HOW MUCH FORMULA DOES YOUR BABY NEED?

Vital signs for determining how much to feed your baby.

PREPARING AND STORING FORMULA

Make sure your baby's formula is as safe as it is nutritious.

TEETHING TRUTHS AND MYTHS

Find out which symptoms are -- and aren't -- associated with teething.

COPING WITH BAD NEWS

The father of a child born with Down syndrome and a heart condition shares suggestions for coping with bad news about your baby's development.

HOW TO FIND A GOOD PEDIATRICIAN

Steven Shelov, M.D., provides guidelines on finding the right pediatrician for your baby.

FEEDING 101: WHEN TO INTRODUCE SOLID FOODS

Tips and guidelines on introducing solid foods, from pediatric gastroenterologist Graciela Wetzler.

IS YOUR BABY READY FOR SOLID FOODS?

When-and-how guidelines for introducing solid foods.

THE CIRCUMCISION DEBATE

Facts to help you make a decision about your baby.

GIVING MEDICINE TO INFANTS AND CHILDREN

Safety measures for administering medicine.

SHOULD MY BABY BE CIRCUMSIZED?

Mamatha Sundaresh, M.D., explores issues related to circumcision.

FEVERS: WHEN TO CALL THE DOCTOR

Pervez Faruqi, Attending Pediatrician at Infants and Children's Hospital of Brooklyn discusses fever management.

WHEN A COLD IS NOT A COLD

Sometimes the symptoms we associate with a cold actually signal another upper respiratory infection. Dr. Marcus identifies the common cold and other ills that may be mistaken for a cold.

BABY POOP: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY!

The low-down on what's what when it comes to baby BMs.

SUNSCREEN FOR BABIES

Dr. Lita Aeder provides guidance on protecting baby's skin from the sun.

TRICKS FOR TREATING CRADLE CAP

Tips for treating the benign skin condition of your baby's scalp.

WELL-BABY EXAMS

Find out what you can expect from your baby's first visits to the pediatrician.

HOW TO USE A HUMIDIFIER SAFELY

Choosing, placing, using and cleaning a humidifier safely.

BABY MEALS MADE EASY: RECIPES AND FEEDING TIPS

Learn to make simple homemade baby food.

BABY SPIT-UP: WHAT'S NORMAL, WHAT'S NOT

Pediatric gastroenterologist Graciela Wetzler, MD explains the causes of infant vomiting, and how to alleviate it.

DOES YOUR BABY NEED VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS?

Beth Weinhouse outlines the special considerations governing your baby's need for vitamin supplements.

UNDERSTANDING PICKY EATERS

Doctors Aviva Schein and Ravi Raheja shed light on why a growing child may become fickle eater.

COMMON INFANT AILMENTS

How to spot and treat common ills, but always consult your doctor first.

TEETHING GUIDE

Cathy Garrard guides you through understanding what to expect, what's normal, and what you can do to help during your baby's teething process.

HELP FOR COLICKY BABIES

Methods to try to soothe a colicky baby.

THE UMBILICAL CORD REMNANT

Learn how to care for it and the red flag symptoms of infection.

BABY'S HEALTH: SICK ALERTS

Mike Kelly, Pediatric Intensivist at Maimonides Medical Center, explains the signs to look for to identify a sick child.

INFANT MASSAGE

Techniques and benefits of baby massage to promote health and bonding.

FOOD ALLERGIES: THEY'RE NOT AS COMMON AS YOU THINK

Michael G. Marcus, M.D., looks at testing and treatment for pediatric food allergies.

BEDTIME BLUES

Dr. Mindell offers tips on sleep deprivation.

HOW DOES YOUR BABY GROW?

Doris Taha, M.D., and Henry Anhalt, D.O. discuss baby's growth during the first year.

FOOD ALLERGIES IN BABIES

Pediatric gastroenterologist Graciela Wetzler explains the basics of food allergies.

YOUR BABY'S FIRST TASTE OF SOLID FOODS

Some tips for starting off on the right food with solid foods.

SOLID FOODS CHART

Track your baby's solid-foods progress with our handy chart.

KEEPING YOUR BABY WARM

Tips for keeping your baby at the right temperature.

How to Protect Your Baby's Skin this Winter