The first thing to keep in mind is to start off with sponge baths until your baby’s umbilical cord stump falls off and heals. To give your newborn a sponge bath, dermatologists recommend these tips: ...

Jan. 27, 2025 — A large proportion of babies born very early need intensive care, which can be painful. But the healthcare system fails to provide pain relief to the full extent. This is shown ...

Q: My baby is small but my pediatric provider says she is "following the curve" so he is not worried. What does that mean? I'm still worried! A. If your baby is "following the curve" of the growth ...

These tubes are essential to the wellbeing and growth of critically ill infants and yet there is little empiric evidence to guide practice in the newborn. This paper will review the science ...