Be prepared for any emergency by keeping a stocked first aid kit at home and in the car. You should also take an instant CPR course and learn how to help a choking baby.

Babies and toddlers may take 20 or more times trying a new food before they start to accept it, so don't assume if your baby pushes a food away that she will never like it.

Don't just request newborn-sized stuff—think of what you'll need for baby's entire first year. Tempted to stock up on pink items for your baby girl? Think ahead: Your next child could be a boy!

Jaundice is a common condition among newborns that causes a yellowing of the skin. The color comes from something called bilirubin, the waste product of red blood cells.

They find that very soothing, and also it means that you can respond to their cues, you can sense if they're uncomfortable, you will feed them more frequently. So you're not waiting until they get hungry and they have to cry to you.

A new baby requires constant care. In the first few weeks, it can be hard to find a minute to take a shower or a nap. But it’s very important to take care of yourself, too. This helps you and your partner be the best parents you can be for your baby.