Infant Health Signs: What to Expect from Birth to Toddlerhood

Infant health concerns often involve monitoring for signs of allergies, abnormal muscle stiffness, or unusual odors like breath smelling like vinegar. Proper care includes regulating temperature and noise levels.

Taking in Vs. Taking Hold in Infant Bonding

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Diane Lynn

The new mother's response to her newborn infant goes through phases, including the "taking in" phase and the "taking hold" phase, according to "Obstetrics and Newborn Care." The first several days of the postpartum period play a critical role in the mother-child bond.