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Caregiver giving newborn a bath, gently removing cradle cap with comb
February 9, 2026/Children's Health

How To Get Rid of Cradle Cap at Home

Gentle care, like moisturizing, washing and soft brushing, can help clear up cradle cap

Caregiver feeding a baby with a bottle of baby formula
December 4, 2025/Children's Health

Understanding the Risks of Knockout Bottles

Adding extra formula, cereal or medications to your baby’s bottle is a dangerous and misguided practice

Caregiver holding crying, coughing baby
December 2, 2025/Children's Health

Why Babies Cough and How To Help Them

Babies can get congested easily, but you can calm their cough by keeping them hydrated, using nasal drops and running a humidifier

Parent doing bicycle legs on their fussy baby
November 10, 2025/Children's Health

Why Gripe Water Isn’t the Best Answer for Your Fussy, Gassy or Colicky Baby

Gripe water isn’t regulated by the FDA, and research doesn’t support its use

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Caregiver burping a baby on their shoulder
August 22, 2025/Children's Health

Burping Your Baby: Techniques, Tips and Timing

Try to burp your baby mid-feed and after they finish eating — but don’t sweat it if they don’t burp

Hands wiping a baby's mouth area with a washcloth
July 3, 2025/Children's Health

Should You Be Cleaning Your Baby’s Tongue?

Clean your baby’s mouth with a washcloth or small toothbrush if they have a tooth or you suspect thrush

Caregiver kissing smiling baby
May 6, 2025/Children's Health

When Do Babies Start Smiling and Laughing?

‘Social smiles’ typically start around 8 weeks old, while laughter comes later — around 4 to 6 months

Happy baby on tummy on carpet playing with toys
March 25, 2025/Children's Health

How To Do ‘Tummy Time’ at Every Age

Start with a few minutes a day and work your way up to an hour or more to help your baby hit developmental milestones

A baby doing tummy time on carpet, with toys
March 24, 2025/Children's Health

Tummy Time: What It Is and 6 Major Benefits

This important activity helps babies reach developmental milestones like rolling, sitting up and crawling

Female gently stretching a baby’s head and holding their shoulder in place on a blanket
March 14, 2025/Children's Health

Stretches To Help Correct Your Baby’s Torticollis

When tight neck muscles give your newborn a head tilt, these gentle exercises can go a long way

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