Everything you need to know about baby's development over the first few months of life and what you need to do to care for a newborn.

Mar 1, 2024 · Here are a few basics you need to know about sleep, feeding, and daily care for newborn babies. For such tiny bundles, newborn babies can come with some big challenges.

Feb 14, 2024 · It may seem like your newborn isn't doing much yet – but they're busy growing and learning the basics of life. Eating, sleeping, and pooping are the focus these days as your …

Mar 13, 2025 · React quickly to tears. For most newborns, crying peaks about six weeks after birth and then gradually declines. React quickly when your baby is crying. You won't spoil your …

From baby bottles and bedding to development and sleep, WebMD's Baby Center helps parents know what newborns need during the first year.

In common terminology, a baby is the very young offspring of adult human beings, while infant (from Latin īnfāns 'baby, child') [1] is a formal or specialised synonym. The terms may also be …

From the moment babies are born, they respond to the world around them. Their reactions — being calmed by a parent’s embrace or startled by a loud sound — are examples of normal …

Parents might be surprised by how their newborn looks. Before birth, babies are immersed in amniotic fluid and folded up in an increasingly tight space. Then in most deliveries, they're …

Having a new baby brings a lot of excitement and learning! Shortly after birth, you will realize you know your baby better than anyone else. Learn more about what to expect in your baby's first …

In the first month of life, babies often catch up and exceed their birth weight. Then they steadily continue to gain weight. A weight loss up to about 10% of birth weight is normal in the first 2 to …