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Read postKeep your newborn’s cord stump clean and dry while it heals. A few simple adjustments to diapering, clothing, and bathing can make…
Some mild moisture can occur as the navel heals, but spreading redness, swelling, tenderness, or foul-smelling discharge can signal infection. Know what…
Delayed cord clamping means waiting after birth before clamping and cutting the umbilical cord. See what the pause involves, why it may…
The umbilical cord connects your baby to the placenta during pregnancy, carrying oxygen and nutrients. After birth, the cord is cut and…
Most newborns’ umbilical cord stumps fall off within one to three weeks after birth. See what the drying and separation process can…
Follow simple steps to wrap your baby comfortably while leaving room for hip movement. Find out what to check during each swaddle…
Most newborns don’t need a daily bath; about three baths a week is usually enough. Keep your baby comfortable and clean between…
Newborn grunting during sleep can happen as babies digest or work on a bowel movement. Learn what may be behind the sound…
A newborn’s cry can be a cue that they need feeding, comfort, or attention, but the sound alone can’t tell you exactly…