As adorable as they are, just-born babies do many odd things — at least from a new parent’s perspective. But all those strange twitches are signs that your baby’s nervous system is developing just as it should be.| What to Expect
For the most part, bottle-feeding is pretty straightforward: Once you’ve selected the bottle you want to use and filled it up, you just need to find a comfy seat and offer it to your baby. But before you get to this sit-and-feed moment, the formula must be chosen, bought, sometimes prepared and often stored — which means you'll need a bit of know-how before you mix up that very first baby bottle.| What to Expect
Swaddling is a smart strategy for helping your newborn sleep more soundly. Tucking her in a snug wrap can make her feel safe and secure as she adjusts to life outside the womb, keep her cozy and warm as her internal thermostat ramps up, and prevent her from flailing her arms and legs and triggering the startle reflex. | What to Expect
Your newborn may look pretty helpless, but she actually is born with ways to get what she needs to thrive — mainly food and comfort. That’s where the rooting reflex comes in. It’s nature’s way of giving your baby the moves to locate your breast and start nursing.| What to Expect
You wouldn’t be the first proud parent to believe that your baby knows just what she’s doing when she grasps your finger in her tiny hand. In fact, this gesture actually is one of several reflexes that babies are born with — but that shouldn’t make it any less remarkable (or adorable). | What to Expect
Being a new parent is already a lot to handle, but when a baby is born early, the job comes with its own set of special issues. But thankfully, due to a myriad of medical advances, even some of the tiniest premature babies born after 28 weeks have a good chance of surviving— and thriving. | What to Expect
The first time your baby visited the hospital nursery, she probably came back wrapped in a neat little package with only her head poking out. That's because nurses know one of the secrets to a happy, calm baby: swaddling.| What to Expect
By now, you’ve probably realized that newborns do more than just coo and gurgle. They’re also capable of making plenty of other odd noises. They hiccup often, burp loudly (make that very loudly) and yes, even sneeze frequently.| What to Expect
The first two years of your baby’s life will be packed with more magical milestones than you can even imagine — from the first coos to the first giggles, steps and words. The skills your newborn will develop in what seems like a blink of an eye will not only make you fall in love every step of the way, but will also prepare your precious bundle for the momentous accomplishments that lie ahead.| What to Expect