worried mom with baby looking at thermometer

You have probably heard your pediatrician say that a newborn baby running a fever is considered a medical emergency. This is because the younger your baby is, the higher the chance of fever being a sign of a serious bacterial infection. Here’s what you need to know about fevers in newborns.

baby in a carseat

Baby safety tips

To all the new and expecting parents out there — congratulations! You’re going to be amazing parents and we’ll be right here with you so you’re not alone. To help you, here are some simple baby safety tips that cover everything from creating the safest sleep environment to installing car seats.
sick baby with fever

When to bring your newborn to the ED

It can sometimes be hard to know when something is wrong with your newborn baby since they can’t tell you how they are feeling. Here are six things to look out for in your baby that could be signs that they need to go to the emergency department to be evaluated by a medical provider.

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