Babies, with their undeveloped immune systems, need to drink from clean bottles. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends sterilizing nipples and bottles by washing them in the dishwasher or stove top, according to the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.

Your baby's first detectable movements may startle and amaze you. According to Kyra Karmiloff and Annette Karmiloff-Smith, authors of "Everything Your Baby Would Ask: If Only Babies Could Talk,"

It is pretty common, according to MayoClinic.com, for young babies to have reflux. While some may require treatment for their reflux, many others are so-called “happy spitters” who can be managed with a few simple lifestyle changes.

First time parents who expect a newborn to remain wakeful during the day and sleep during the night may be baffled by their child's sleeping patterns.

Every baby grows differently, and a specific weight is not as important as is her overall rate of growth, according to HealthyChildren, a website associated with the American Academy of Pediatricians. Your baby's weight gain depends on different factors such as her diet, genetics and overall health.

If it seems as though your baby is always hungry, there's a reason. According to the Clemson University Cooperative Extension, during the first year of your baby's life, her birth weight triples as she goes through a stage of rapid growth.

All parents wonder if their child has reached milestones at certain times in her development. Though children develop at differing rates, there are some things most 9-month-old babies typically can do. The American Academy of Pediatrics states that between 8 and 12 months a baby will become increasingly mobile.

An infant incubator is a piece of equipment common to pediatric hospitals, birthing centers and neonatal intensive care units.

Baking soda is a natural product with uses that extend beyond the kitchen. If you’re looking for a way to cheaply and naturally wash baby clothes, baking soda is the only product you need.

Cradles can make tending to a baby easier in the middle of the night, keeping baby close to mom and dad for feedings and diaper changes. Cradles are also small and portable, making them more convenient than a crib since they can fit into more spaces and be moved easily. However, cradles are only a temporary solution.

When your child reaches 16 months, she should be sleeping steadily through the night, although still needing a nap or two daily. More important than the hard number of hours, however, is watching your child's behavior to assure she gets sufficient sleep.

Normal growth and development of infants have a known course, known as developmental milestones. The age and order in which they occur are markers of the normal maturation of neuromuscular development. A newborn requires head support, and its head will lag behind its shoulders when lifted.