As a new parent, you want to do everything you can to ensure your baby is healthy. When tracking your newborn's weight, you may notice patterns that concern you.

Making your baby part of your daily workout routine can be fun and can help to strengthen the bond you share.

Most oral surgery patients experience some bleeding and swelling in the first 24 to 48 hours after a tooth extraction. Fortunately, simple home remedies can help you control and treat these symptoms and promote faster healing.

After dealing with a bout of diarrhea, you may not feel much like eating, but it may help you get better faster, according to a February 2014 article published in "American Family Physician."

Many new mothers tend to compare their babies with the average to make sure they're developing properly. Babies grow an average of 10 inches in length and can triple their birth weight in the first year of life, but not all of them grow at the same rate, according to the website, Kids Health.

Breastfed babies rarely suffer from constipation, though babies who are on formula can sometimes have hard, difficult to pass stools. However, once these babies start solids, constipation can become a real issue.

Choosing the right baby food can be a challenge for parents who want to use something their baby will like, but is also healthy. According to the website Baby Center, it is important to choose baby food that has not expired and has a consistency that matches your baby's ability to chew.

Teething usually begins when an infant is between four and eight months old, but the timing can vary, according to Drugs.com. In rare cases, teeth can be present at birth. For some babies, signs of teething can begin long before a tooth comes through, while other infants might not appear to have any symptoms.

Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition that causes itchy, dry skin. Children with the condition often inherit a genetic tendency toward dry skin, as well as underlying allergies that cause eczema break-outs when exposed to allergens.

Babies are naturally curious and often perform unusual activities, including eating their hair. While eating hair could be temporary, babies who do this long-term could experience an underlying condition.

Almost every baby develops red bumps on his skin at some point and most parents are left to wonder what the cause might be. Red bumps on the chin can have any number of causes but they're usually harmless and will typically clear up on their own or with simple home treatment.

Planning to get pregnant can be one of the most exciting decisions you and your partner will ever make together. If you are trying to have a baby you may already know that you would like to have a baby boy.