Teaching caregivers about normal infant sleeping and crying patterns and providing them with information on infant settling techniques improved maternal depression scores, according to a study ...

When a baby is born, one of the first signs that doctors, nurses, and even family members look out for is the unmistakable sound of the baby’s first cry. While it may seem like a simple, instinctive ...

For many families, the most difficult part of the day turns out to be the evening for the newborn. Just as the house is winding down and everybody is settled in for the night, newborns tend to act up.

It is normal for babies to cry — sometimes as much as two to four hours a day. Here are the first things to check: Is your baby hungry? Do they need to be burped? Are they too hot or cold? Is their ...

Infants can be overstimulated by all of the sights, sounds and movement surrounding them. When you observe your baby intently, you can tell if they are overstimulated. Their behavior, their body ...

To earn CME related to this news article, click here. March 24, 2009 — History and physical examination is the key to evaluate the crying infant and to determine testing, which should include urine ...