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MEDICAID NOTICE: Lurie Children’s continues to serve all patients enrolled in Medicaid. As a safety-net hospital, we will continue providing high-quality care to every child who needs us.

AVISO SOBRE MEDICAID: Lurie Children’s continúa atendiendo a todos los pacientes inscritos en Medicaid. Como hospital perteneciente a la red de protección social, continuaremos brindando atención de alta calidad a cada niño que nos necesite.

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New and expectant parents have a lot of questions and the experts at Lurie Children’s have answers. From sleeping and feeding to pooping and peeing, you can rely on our blogs and resources to help your baby stay healthy and safe. 

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Diaper Rash Prevention & Treatment | Lurie Children's

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

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Your Newborn’s First 2 Weeks of Life: 10 Things to 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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Newborns and Nighttime Sleep

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

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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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Typical for a Newborn

Learn about sleep schedules, normal vital signs, expected behaviors and when to call the pediatrician.

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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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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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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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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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