Just like adults, a baby’s skin is the first line of defense against disease. It’s often thought of as an organ of the immune system and maintains a physical barrier against disease. Maintaining your newborn’s skin in top condition will help ensure both comfort and optimal health.
It may take as long as a month for [...]

The nursery of the past was, as the name suggests, a place to nurse and care for the baby. It still is. But those functions, and the ease with which they’re done, have expanded enormously over the past generation.
Even such a simple thing as the need to store diapers has evolved to a high point [...]

Babies and pets can be a delightful combination. But sometimes they only mix well if a few precautions are observed. Tragically, in other cases, they don’t go well together at all. A few simple guidelines can help bring harmony in any case.
The first, and one obvious to anyone, is to ensure everyone’s safety. That means [...]

A playpen or play yard help both parent and baby. Parents feel better knowing their baby has a secure, interesting place to play. The baby develops his or her physical and mental abilities by exploring all the features of the playpen and the toys provided.
Safety is the first consideration, of course. Babies vary naturally in [...]

Parents around the world recognize similar behavior in babies: they like to move. That’s good for them, since it develops strength and muscle control. It also helps keep several other body systems tuned up, like the cardiovascular system.
One way to make sure they satisfy that natural desire in a safe way is to invest in [...]

Some of the essential supplies your newborn will need are obvious, others take a bit of thought. But let’s be thorough, anyway.
Diapers. Who doesn’t think of those? But first-time parents sometimes woefully underestimate the number needed. If you go with disposable, be prepared for a big expense. If you go with re-usable diapers, be [...]