Lurie Children's Blog Search Results
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What Parents Need to Know About Newborn Screening
Newborn screening can help keep babies healthy and identify health conditions early. Learn more about these tests and what to expect.
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Preventing and Treating Diaper Rash
Diaper rash is common in babies. Learn about the causes, prevention, treatment and when to call the doctor.
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How Often, How Much, What Color: Your Newborn Poop and Pee Questions Answered
Newborns produce a lot of pee and poop. Learn what’s normal, from urine and stool color to frequency, and when to call the pediatrician.
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When Do Babies Start Crawling?
Crawling is an exciting new development for babies. Our Lurie Children's expert explains everything that parents need to know.
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Baby-Led Weaning: When to Start and Foods to Try
Our expert pediatrician, Dr. Amy L. Silverio explains the benefits and potential concerns of baby-led weaning, the ideal time to start solids and a list of recommended first foods for new parents.
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Bottle Feeding Babies FAQ for Parents
New and expectant parents have a lot of questions. Get answers to common newborn bottle feeding questions, including how much milk newborns need and breastfeeding positions.
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Understanding Your NICU Baby’s Behavior & Cues
Infants in the NICU use cues to communicate with their families and caregivers to indicate when they are stressed, hungry, or comfortable, or self-soothing.
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Feeding Your Baby Through the First Year
Learn how much, how often and what kinds of foods babies eat from birth through their first birthday.
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What to Know About Feeding Your Newborn
See feeding tips and get answers to common newborn feeding questions, including how much milk newborns need and breastfeeding positions.
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Cluster Feeding FAQs
Cluster feeding, when a newborn wants to eat every two hours or less, occurs during major periods of growth and development.
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Worried Your Newborn is Sick? Here’s What to Look For
Newborns with a fever (100.4 or greater) should always be seen. Here are other signs of sickness, along with common newborn issues not to worry about.
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Bonding with Your Baby in the NICU
While in the NICU, there are still many opportunities for you to bond with your baby. Learn a few recommended ways to help you build that bond.
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Your Newborn’s First 2 Weeks of Life: 10 Things You Can Expect
In the two weeks after birth, newborns learn to feed, work to get back to their birthweight and change and develop in numerous other ways.
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What to Expect the First 48 Hours After Birth
The first 48 hours of life are a busy time for newborns and their parents. Learn about feeding, sleeping and pooping, and tests that happen.
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Typical for a Newborn
Learn about sleep schedules, normal vital signs, expected behaviors and when to call the pediatrician.
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10 Reasons to Call Your Pediatrician About Your Newborn
From fevers and feeding issues to diaper issues and more, here are 10 reasons to call the pediatrician about your newborn.