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Feeding your newborn: Tips for new parents
Learn what you need to know about feeding your newborn.
Infant development: Birth to 3 months
Expect your baby to change dramatically in the first few months.
Crying baby: What to do when your newborn cries
Listening to a crying baby can take a toll on your emotions. Follow these tips to cope with the tears.
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.
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.
Breastfeeding and medications: What's safe?
Understand which medications are safe to take while breastfeeding.
Video: Baby's soft spots (fontanels)
A baby's soft spots (fontanels) close when the skull bones fuse together. See how.
Mayo Clinic Minute: What parents need to know about pink eye
Does your child have pink eye? Here are some simple tips to manage this common childhood illness.
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