Learn how a baby's system of attachment develops over the first year of life. Attachment will solidify as a baby's memory develops.
Kangaroo care is skin-to-skin touch between a parent and baby. Learn more about kangaroo care and the benefits of skin-to-skin contact.
Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of depression, how they can impact your teen and how depression is diagnosed.
Learn how depression is different from sadness. Also learn about what causes depression, how common it is in children and teens, and what you can do to help your child.
Feeling sad sometimes is normal, especially during cancer treatment. Learn about the differences between feeling sad and depression and treatment options available.
Find answers to frequently asked questions teenagers have about breastfeeding, including how long it's recommended, supplementing with formula, and troubleshooting.
Find out how different types of psychotherapy and lifestyle changes can help ease depression.
Learn how antidepressants treat the symptoms of depression.
Learn how to effectively keep your baby safe when using baby equipment, including change tables, cribs, strollers, carriers/slings, playpens and more.
Read about issues that parents and caregivers must address in order to prepare for a baby's discharge from the NICU and arrival at home.
You can still work on breastfeeding while your baby is in the hospital. Learn how to prepare for breastfeeding and recognize your baby’s feeding cues.
Helpful tips on holding and dressing a baby. Though they are not as fragile as they look, it is important to handle your baby gently for them to feel safe.
Discover the various stages of your baby's nutrition and how to handle issues such as spitting up.
Learn about the benefits of tummy time and how to encourage your baby to spend supervised awake time on their stomach.
When you have a child who has cancer, it is normal for you to feel sad or worry. For some people this may develop into depression or anxiety.
Read about social and emotional development in a baby’s first year of life.
It is important to pay attention to infant mental health, especially for babies with congenital heart disease (CHD). Learn how to read your baby's cues and how you can help your baby achieve their developmental milestones.
Sometimes infants do not gain weight at the rate they are supposed to. Find out ways to increase your baby's caloric intake in a healthy manner.
How to effectively keep your newborn baby safe and comforted. Tips, such as holding them to offer proper head support, are included.
How to effectively give a baby a bath, either in the baby tub or the "big" tub. Considerations for bathtub safety are provided.
Learn about managing your baby's crying. Keeping calm and comforting your baby will often help soothe them.
Fixing a cleft lip involves two operations. Learn about the operations and what you need to know before, during and after both surgeries.
The recommendations in this article are for parents who are expressing and storing breast milk for their hospitalized babies. Breast milk acts as a medicine in babies who are sick or premature, and has the right nutritional balance for your baby.
