Is my baby getting enough?  My baby boy is 5 weeks old, I have been breastfeeding since he was born. He is gaining weight, and has plenty of wet diapers a day, but I still worry that ...

My Sick Baby  We just got his 2 month shots, and almost immediately after, he starts getting sick! I thought the shots where supposed to help him, not make him sick....

Umbilical Cord Questions  My 10 day old daughter's umbilical cord still hasn't come off. When I clean around it, there is dried yellow/brown stuff. Is this normal? When will it ...

Newborn Skin Peeling  My 2 week old baby's skin is starting to peel on her face. Is this a reaction to the baby soap I'm using or is it too dry?

Is it safe to have dogs around a newborn baby?  I'm a few months away from having my first baby, and want to know if you think it's safe to have my two dogs in the house with the baby.

They tend ...

Help! I'm overwhelmed and don't know what to do!  I'm a first time mom with a 5 week old baby. I had no idea how hard it was to be a mom. My husband is gone at work for 12+ hours a day, so I am alone with ...

When can my newborn go to the beach?  Would it be OK to take my 3 week old baby to the beach for an hour or two? I would keep her under an umbrella and use sunscreen. Is this allright, or ...

What surprised you the most about becoming a mom?  I am expecting my first baby next week. I think I am ready, but I'm starting to get nervous. I have been around babies a lot, having been a frequent ...

What is a realistic baby budget?  I am going to have a baby boy this summer and we have been saving up for the added expenses. While we have a little bit in savings, I would like to know ...

Normal Newborn Constipation or E.R. Visit?   Grunting, straining, and in pain during bowel movement. Exhausted from crying and trying to get it out. He's in real pain and only 4 weeks old. What should ...

How can I tell people I don't want them holding my newborn?  My daughter is now 1 month old, and I can't believe how many people, even strangers, want to touch and hold her. I tend to be a germ-freak, so I am having ...

What's a great gift for a new mom?  My sister is due to have her first baby any day now, and I would love to give her something just for her. I have never had kids, so could you tell me ...

Best Baby Bottles for Breastfeeding Babies  I am going to be a first time mom, and being self employed, I cannot take off very much time from my job after my baby is born. I will therefore, need ...

When is it OK to take a newborn out in public?  My daughter is having our first grandchild next month. When will it be safe to take him out in public?

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Things I wish I had known about the first week at home with a newborn..  When my daughter was born last month, I was more than ready for the labor & delivery. I was even pretty prepared for breastfeeding, but there were some ...

My newborn is spitting up all of the time!  Hi! My 3 week old baby started spitting up after every feeding. My doctor said it's OK, but my sister-in-law said that spit up is not normal and that I ...

Is this newborn baby acne?  My 4 week old baby just started having small red spots on her face. There were just 2 yesterday, and now there are several more. Is this newborn baby ...