If your baby is not meeting one or more milestones, has lost skills he or she once had, or you have other concerns, act early. Talk with your baby’s doctor, share your concerns, and ask about developmental …

Doctors recommend you put your baby’s crib or bassinet in the same room for the first few months. When your baby wakes up and needs something, you won’t have far to go.

If your baby is not meeting one or more milestones, has lost skills he or she once had, or you have other concerns, act early. Talk with your baby’s doctor, share your concerns, and ask about developmental …

These things aren’t essential, but they can make life with your new baby easier. See if you can borrow any of them from moms with kids who have outgrown them, so there’s less to buy.

Check with your doctor or nurse to make sure your baby is receiving all vaccinations on schedule. Many times vaccines are combined to reduce the number of injections. Be sure you ask for a record card …

Never feed any other milks to baby, such as cow’s, goat’s, soy, almond, coconut, soy drinks (not soy formula) and/or low-iron formulas. Your baby does not need any additional water, as properly …

As you get to know your baby, you will begin to recognize what he or she is trying to tell you. Remember, learning how your baby communicates with you takes time.