Newborn Articles

A normal baby temperature is 97.5 to 99.5°F (36.4 to 37.5°C); a fever is a rectal reading of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. Learn how to measure it right and when to call.

Pediatricians don't recommend traditional sleep training (cry-it-out, Ferber) before about 4 months. Here is what you can safely do from day one, when real sleep training becomes appropriate, and when to call your pediatrician.

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A pediatrician's guide to fever in babies under 3 months. Learn what counts as a fever, when to go to the ER, how to take an accurate rectal temperature, and what to expect from the sepsis workup.

A pediatrician's step-by-step newborn bedtime routine for babies 0–3 months — feed, bath, quiet time, safe sleep. AAP-aligned. Talk to a doctor 24/7.

Holding your awake newborn on your chest is safe and bonding. Falling asleep with them on you is not. Here's what's safe and what to do instead.

Taking care of a newborn comes down to a small set of basics. Feed on demand, place your baby on their back to sleep on a firm, flat surface, keep the umbilical cord stump clean and dry, change diapers often, soothe gently, and know the signs that mean call the doctor right away. The most important rule: any fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher in a baby under 3 months is a medical emergency. Call your pediatrician or go to the ER immediately.

Infant acid reflux is the everyday spit-up most babies do, and it is usually normal. Learn the difference between happy spitters and GERD, what causes reflux, how long it lasts, home feeding and positioning tips, and the warning signs that mean you should call your pediatrician.

Newborn chapped lips are common and usually harmless. Learn the causes, safe remedies like coconut oil and breast milk, and when chapped lips paired with fever could signal something more serious.