Baby: Infant – Newborn – Toddler
Week 1 of a Baby’s Life: Reflexes and Adaptation

Week 1 of a Baby’s Life: Reflexes and Adaptation

HIGHLIGHTS The first week is a key stage of adaptation to the outside world Most skin changes are part of normal physiology Primitive reflexes help the baby survive Frequent feeding and close contact with the mother support successful breastfeeding Sleep may reach up to 19 hours per day IN THIS ARTICLE General newborn adaptation Physiology […]

Week 3 of a Baby’s Life: Responding to Sounds and Early Skills

Week 3 of a Baby’s Life: Responding to Sounds and Early Skills

Highlights By week three, the baby becomes more alert and expressive Clear reactions to sounds appear, especially to the mother’s voice The baby begins to lift and briefly hold the head during tummy time The first intentional smile may appear Wake windows increase, making interaction more meaningful This period may coincide with the first lactation […]

Week 2 of a Baby’s Life: Development, Feeding, Sleep, and Colic

Week 2 of a Baby’s Life: Development, Feeding, Sleep, and Colic

Highlights By the second week, a baby already differs noticeably from the newborn of the first days The baby begins to recognize the mother’s voice and search for her face Vision remains close-range, while interest in faces and contrast increases Feeding becomes more efficient and intervals may lengthen slightly This is the most common period […]

Protecting Children from Water Hazards

Protecting Children from Water Hazards

Highlights In This Article Understanding Drowning Drowning is when liquid (usually water) is inhaled into the lungs and prevents a person from breathing. Drowning can…

Protecting Your Child from the Sun and Heat

Protecting Your Child from the Sun and Heat

Highlights In This Article Why is sun protection important for my child? Babies and children have sensitive skin that can burn easily. Being exposed to…

CPR for Babies and Children

CPR for Babies and Children

Highlights In This Article Understanding CPR CPR is short for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. If a child stops breathing normally or their heart stops, doing CPR can…

Safe Storage of Medicines and Poisons at Home

Safe Storage of Medicines and Poisons at Home

Highlights In This Article Why Is My Child Vulnerable to Poisoning? Young children are exploring their environment but don’t recognize the dangers around them. They…

A Guide to Keeping Your Baby Safe

A Guide to Keeping Your Baby Safe

Highlights In This Article Common Household Injuries Every parent wants to keep their baby safe from harm. But it can be hard to know how…

Preparing Your Pets for the Arrival of Baby

Preparing Your Pets for the Arrival of Baby

Highlights In This Article How to prepare your pet for your new baby’s arrival There’s a lot to consider when bringing a new baby into…

Safe Food Handling and Preparation

Safe Food Handling and Preparation

Highlights In This Article Foodborne Illness It is important to practice safe handling and preparation of food. This is especially true when you are pregnant…