Newborn health
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Baby bath basics: A parent's guide
Learn how to give your baby a bath, from testing water temperature to holding your newborn securely.
Baby's head shape: Cause for concern?
Concerned about your baby's head shape? Understand what you can do to care for flat spots.
Breast milk storage: Do's and don'ts
Learn how to safely store expressed breast milk, what containers to use and how long breast milk will keep.
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)
In CDH, a baby's diaphragm — the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen — develops a hole called a hernia. Learn about treatment before birth.
Double-outlet right ventricle
In this heart condition present at birth, two major blood vessels aren't attached to the heart in the usual positions. Learn how it's treated.
Newborn sleep: Should I wake my baby for feedings?
Get the facts about when to wake a sleeping baby for a feeding.
Cradle cap
Learn about the symptoms, treatments and home care tips for this short-lived type of seborrheic dermatitis that's common in infants.
Umbilical cord care: Do's and don'ts for parents
Find out how to keep the area clean and dry, and when to call the doctor.
Slide show: Breastfeeding positions
Breastfeeding can be awkward at first. Experiment with various positions until you feel comfortable.
Uncircumcised penis: Is special care needed?
Know how to wash and care for your child's uncircumcised penis.
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