Each child is different in his or her own little way, but there are a few reflexes that every infant has. All the reflexes are usually tested during a baby's first visit to the pediatrician, but many don't require a doctor to point out and can be seen from the very first time you meet your bundle of joy. Here are seven newborn reflexes found naturally in all children. Read more

Slather on the lotion! If you thought the breast vs. bottle debate was polarizing, wait until you talk to fellow playground moms about sunscreen. Though lotions and sticks protect lil ones' skin from cancer-causing UVA and UVB rays, doctors advise new mamas to use physical barriers — SPF clothing, umbrellas, and shades — rather than lotions on babies younger than 6 months old. Once tots reach Read more

Don't tell the producers of The King's Speech, but a few "ums" and "uhs" in mama's daily lexicon may actually be beneficial when talking to tots! According to a new study just released in Developmental Science, the little stumbles in adult language actually help tots learn language more effectively – signaling toddlers' minds that they are about to learn something new. To ensure that your Read more

Baby proofing your home means more than moving breakables to higher ground and putting plugs in electrical sockets. For many families, it means consciously choosing to green routines to make their homes – and lives – safer. With Earth month upon us, both new and experienced parents are using the time as a launching pad for engaging in a healthier lifestyle. According to Rachel Sarnoff, Read more

Baby isn't the only surprise that new parents bring home from the hospital! Newborns have all kinds of interesting little quirks and habits — many of which throw moms and dads for a loop and have them dialing the doctor. I asked Julia Getzelman, MD for her opinion on a few of the common questions new parents pose. Check out her answers. Read more

A baby's bottom may be the epitome of softness, but the tender skin can be pretty sensitive when suffering from diaper rash. The prickly red dots can wreak havoc on a newborn and send mama searching for remedies. Before purchasing fancy potions, check out these all natural (inexpensive) treatments. Read more

When a child spikes a fever, lots of moms reach for a bottle of medicine, but there are also natural ways to get a tot's temperature down. The Mayo Clinic offers these six home remedies. Read more

There are few items in a nursery as ubiquitous as the cotton swab. Invented by Leo Gerstenzang in 1923 after watching his wife twist cotton swabs around a toothpick to clean their lil one's ears, the Q-Tip is one of the top items on a mama-to-be's supply list. Whether hidden in a canister on the changing table or displayed front and center in one of the company's cute new baby packs, Q-Tips are Read more

Let's get to the bottom of the situation. Constipation is no fun for babies or parents alike. Watching your lil one struggle to have a bowel movement can be heart-wrenching as you sit there and wait for it to pass. Unfortunately, when tots move from breastmilk to formula or when they start solid foods, constipation is common. Before running to the pharmacist, consider these natural remedies to Read more

There are many new tastes you'll be eager to have your baby try once she starts solids, but before you start dishing out the goods, check out these five foods to avoid feeding your tot before she reaches her first birthday. Read more