In the early decades of the 20th century in the U.S., smallpox was a common childhood illness. Now it is virtually unknown here, thanks to vaccines. The same could be said of rubella, polio and other once-common childhood illnesses. These and many other facts supported by reliable studies point to the conclusion that immunization through vaccination is important to newborn health.

Few things can add up to trouble as quickly as a newborn with sleep problems.

The causes of colic remain an area of active research. But parents don't need to wait for a full answer from science to treat this common bowel pain that induces so much crying.

Tips to Ease Colic Discomfort

Some newborns' symptoms are eased by changing their positions. Rolling the infant on its side especially followed by pressing it up against the mother's abdomen has worked for many distressed children and parents.

Sounds in general may be one of the most popular methods for treating colic.

Before you begin to care for your newborn's umbilical cord, nature is already doing that for you. Through this attachment a mother is supplying her baby with all the nutrients it requires during the critical gestation period.

Just like adults, a baby's skin is the first line of defense against disease. It's often thought of as an organ of the immune system and maintains a physical barrier against disease. Maintaining your newborn's skin in top condition will help ensure both comfort and optimal health.

Some of the essential supplies your newborn will need are obvious, others take a bit of thought. But let's be thorough, anyway. Then there is the matter of that baby gear you cannot live without.

Nothing is more precious to parents than a newborn baby, and rightly so. But caring for them can seem quite daunting. Fortunately, there are a variety of helpful ideas to get parents over those first big humps.

Newborns don’t come with instruction manuals. Therefore new parents are often afraid they don’t know everything they need to know in regard to their bundle of joy. While you may not know everything about babies, you can learn. And one thing you’ll want to learn is cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Here’s why every parent should know how to do it.

Development milestones begin even before birth. They're often easy to see using ultrasound and other techniques. But after birth, some may be harder to spot.

Nothing can be more nerve racking for a parent than the wail of a baby who can’t be comforted. You can lose a lot of sleep and at some points come close to losing your sanity. While everyone has their own ideas for raising children one of the best things you can do for your baby is calm them naturally. Here is some information to help you finally calm your baby.