Baby-related knowledge
Newborn Smell & Touch
Just as babies prefer certain patterns and sounds, they are typically very particular about tastes and smells. They will breathe deeply to catch a whiff of milk, vanilla, banana, or...
Newborn Smell & Touch
Just as babies prefer certain patterns and sounds, they are typically very particular about tastes and smells. They will breathe deeply to catch a whiff of milk, vanilla, banana, or...
Newborn Screening Tests
Shortly after birth, your baby will have screening tests to detect a variety of congenital conditions. These tests are designed to detect problems early in order to treat them promptly, prevent...
Newborn Screening Tests
Shortly after birth, your baby will have screening tests to detect a variety of congenital conditions. These tests are designed to detect problems early in order to treat them promptly, prevent...
Newborn Reflexes
Many of your baby's movements in their first weeks are done by reflex. This means it is involuntary or happens without your baby trying. If you put your finger in...
Newborn Reflexes
Many of your baby's movements in their first weeks are done by reflex. This means it is involuntary or happens without your baby trying. If you put your finger in...
Newborn Pulse Oximetry Screening to Detect Crit...
Most babies are born with healthy hearts and have enough oxygen in their blood. However, about 1 baby in every 100 is born with a congenital heart defect (CHD) and 25%...
Newborn Pulse Oximetry Screening to Detect Crit...
Most babies are born with healthy hearts and have enough oxygen in their blood. However, about 1 baby in every 100 is born with a congenital heart defect (CHD) and 25%...
Newborn Hearing Screening FAQs
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends hearing screenings for all newborns. The goal is for all babies to have a newborn hearing screening by one month of age, ideally before...
Newborn Hearing Screening FAQs
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends hearing screenings for all newborns. The goal is for all babies to have a newborn hearing screening by one month of age, ideally before...
Movement Milestones: Birth to 3 Months
The first weeks and months of a baby's life are a period of amazing development. New skills and movements form quickly. These movement milestones are often called "motor development;" they...
Movement Milestones: Birth to 3 Months
The first weeks and months of a baby's life are a period of amazing development. New skills and movements form quickly. These movement milestones are often called "motor development;" they...