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Skin Care
Babies > Care Basics
Your new baby's skin will be as soft as a feather bed, and you may find yourself stroking her skin and hugging her constantly. Babies, like all mammals, thrive off active touch and your insatiable desire to stroke your baby's skin actually helps her ... Read More
Caring for Your Baby's Scalp
Babies > Care Basics
Whether your baby is born with a mane of thick hair or completely bald, there's something so amazing about his tiny little head and the sweet smell of his scalp. You may find yourself inhaling the smell of your baby, stroking his soft scalp, and marv... Read More
Foster Care Adoption
Pregnancy > Adoption
There are lots of children in the foster care system, and they're in need of loving homes. This is especially true of sibling groups and older kids. In Adoption: Your Step-by-Step Guide, Mardie Caldwell points out that almost a quarter of the childre... Read More
Choosing a Daycare - Infant Care
Babies > Childcare
When choosing daycare, look for a place where the childcare providers create a nurturing, safe environment, and where they can attend to your baby as an individual. Start your search for a daycare by getting referrals from family and friends. Then gi... Read More
Nail Care
Babies > Care Basics
It's a necessary but not always fun activity if your baby -- as many do -- hates to have his grimy, bacteria-harboring nails cut. Newborn nails are notoriously hard to clip, and, as a baby grows, his nails seem to grow even faster, making it necessar... Read More
Basketball Basics
School Age > Wellness
When your little one says he wants to be the next LeBron James, do you think, 'Who's that?' LeBron is a small forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the biggest name in basketball since Michael Jordan. But now you have to know what to do about your ... Read More
Latch-On Basics
Babies > Breastfeeding > How-to
Your baby's ready to feed, you pull her toward your breast, and she starts crying when you try to get her latched on. Why does something so natural seem so awkward? 'The most important thing you can do is make sure your baby latches on correctly,' sa... Read More
Soccer Basics
School Age > Wellness
So your child has shown an interest in soccer -- just like almost 4 million other children who participate in their local youth soccer leagues. Youth soccer has made steady gains in popularity, but especially so on the girls side, thanks to both Titl... Read More
Proper Bottle Care
Babies > Care Basics
Here's something to celebrate: Sterilizing your infant's baby bottles isn't necessary for healthy babies, say most pediatricians. In most cases, hot water, decent dish soap, and a good bottle and nipple brush are all you need to thoroughly clean baby... Read More
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