Hiccups might seem like a troublesome condition -- particularly when they startle your baby and make him feel unsettled. However, a case of the hiccups is usually a harmless -- and painless -- digestive issue. There are a few triggers that can take place during feeding times that can bring on a case of the hiccups.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends breastfeeding infants until 12 months of age. However, not all mothers are physically able to breastfeed or choose to breastfeed their infant. In these cases, parents need to rely on another source of nutrition such as infant formula or whole milk.

Whoever coined the phrase “sleeping like a baby” must not have lived with a newborn: babies are noisy sleepers, and new parents are treated to a nightly symphony of grunts, whimpers, snorts and yelps.

With the advent of the "Back to Sleep" campaign by the National Institutes of Health, the recommendation that babies be placed on their backs to sleep has significantly reduced the incidence of SIDS, sudden infant death syndrome.

As a new parent, watching your baby grow and change on a daily basis fills you with anticipation and pride. You may notice that your 6-month-old is acquiring exciting new skills — learning to roll over and sit up by himself and hold, chew and handle objects.

You may think that your baby needs a soft, fluffy blanket in order to sleep comfortably, but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission actually discourages the usage of blankets in your baby's crib. Blankets can cover your baby's nose and mouth, causing him to suffocate.

For the first year of a baby's life, baby formula or breast milk should be the mainstay of her diet. Once your baby is six months old, she is ready for pureed baby foods.

Teething and congestion may occur at the same time, but it doesn't mean the former causes the latter. In fact, congestion is not a symptom associated with teething, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Placing your baby in a bassinet to sleep can be cozy for her and convenient for you. When you like to keep your baby near you at night, a bassinet offers a safe and comfortable sleeping environment. Eventually, your baby will reach the point where it's time to move her from the bassinet to a crib for sleeping.

Installing a Graco Snugride infant car seat base correctly is essential to the overall safety and function of the car seat. Car seat bases have become popular, because they make it easy to quickly install and to remove the car seat without ever disturbing your infant.

Sometimes you need a spot to place your baby when you can’t hold him or focus on him for a moment or two. These situations naturally arise during the course of every day, and it’s essential that you choose a safe place for your baby to play.

Dressing baby appropriately at night can make her more comfortable, which may facilitate better sleep. The American Academy of Pediatrics provides recommendations for nighttime dressing to help reduce the potential for sudden infant death syndrome.