Your baby's first bath is an exciting milestone, but handling a tiny slippery-when-wet body in water can be a little nerve-wracking. Still, giving your newborn baby that first bath is actually a joy — and in the early days and weeks, you don’t really dunk your infant into much water at all (phew!).| What to Expect
Your baby’s skin is smooth and soft, and smells addictively delicious. But it’s also pretty sensitive, so at some point or another, he might get exposed to an irritant that triggers hives.| What to Expect
Not even babies always have baby soft skin. Plenty of little ones can be prone to eczema, Trusted SourceCleveland ClinicBaby EczemaSee All Sources [1] dry skin and rashes, which can be itchy and uncomfortable. That’s where oatmeal baths come in.| What to Expect
The first time you discover a scattering of tiny red bumps on your baby’s sweet bottom, you’re bound to be a little freaked. But diaper rash is pretty much part of the baby package — at least half of the diaper-clad contingent develop it at some point — and some seem to sport one just about all the time.| What to Expect
Did you get a note home from your baby or toddler's day care telling you that another child came down with a case of hand, foot, and mouth disease? Take a deep breath.| What to Expect
Impetigo is one of the many skin infections common among children ages 2 to 5, but babies (and their parents) can get it, too — it's itchy and very contagious!| What to Expect
You've likely seen headlines about measles outbreaks across the United States and around the world — even after health experts declared the disease "eliminated" in the U.S. decades ago. | What to Expect
Your baby has reached month 3, the beginning of what some seasoned parents may describe as the enchanted stage.| What to Expect
Maybe your baby’s drooling a little (or a lot), or maybe he’s a bit more irritable than usual. While your little one likely doesn’t understand why he has an itchy chin or an achy mouth, you may be able to assume that baby teeth are on their way. | What to Expect
Does your baby have patches of dry, flaky, rashy skin? There's a good chance it's infant eczema.| 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
