Everyone who’s not your child’s parent seems to have a magic trick to get your baby to sleep, don’t they? A new study in Current Biology has its own recipe for success that authors say can increase ...

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 ...

Are you a parent who is constantly rocking your baby to sleep? Are you terrified of waking the little one up when you put them down? A group of scientists tested the walk-and-sit method, and they ...

Babies with fetal alcohol syndrome do not appear to cry in a specific way. They can be irritable or jittery, but the most noticeable sign of the condition will be the shape of the baby’s face. Fetal ...

Dear Amy: My wife and I have a 14-month-old baby. Overall we have adjusted pretty well to parenthood. My wife works full time and I’m scheduled to take grad school classes three days a week, so we ...

It is a beautiful moment of euphoria for the parents and nearest family members when they hear the cry of a new born child.

New babies are famously inconsistent sleepers, waking up often — day and night — to eat. They might struggle to nap during the day or get back to sleep after a 3 a.m. diaper change. And of course, if ...

When you’re preparing to become a parent, you know that hearing your baby cry will be part of the experience. What you may not be ready for is hours and hours of crying that can’t be soothed in the ...

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