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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.  

• Preventing and Treating Diaper Rash

  Diaper rash is common in babies. Learn about the causes, prevention, treatment and when to call the doctor.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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. 

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Cluster Feeding FAQs

  Cluster feeding, when a newborn wants to eat every two hours or less, occurs during major periods of growth and development.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Trying to Get Your Newborn Down? Try These 10 Sleep Tips.

  Our pediatricians offer expert tips for establishing good sleep routines, calming overtired babies and getting your newborn down to sleep.

• 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.

• Newborns and Nighttime Sleep

  Trying to get your newborn to start sleeping through the night? We break down some sleep goals, piece by piece.