Archive of: Babies and Newborn

Iron supplements reduce behavior problems

A study has found giving iron supplements to low birth-weight infants reduces the risk of behavior problems later in life...

Central Penn Parent staff

Hey! Can she do that here? Breastfeeding Laws

There are a few topics that are sure to ignite a lively discussion in any given group: religion, politics and breastfeeding. Healthcare experts tout the benefits of breastfeeding, but public opinion is sometimes critical of the idea...

Central Penn Parent Staff

Getting to the bottom of things: The lowdown on diaper rash

There are so many things to worry about after you bring your newborn home from the hospital. Did I correctly install his car seat? How should I lay him in his crib? Is she getting enough to eat? Am I gonna break her? Life becomes all about feeding and burping and rocking and cuddling—and diaper changes. Lots and lots of diaper changes. If you’re not wiping one end, you’re wiping the other, and for most moms, every time that diaper comes off, there is a spot-check for the dreaded diaper rash.

Central Penn Parent Staff

Fatherhood: Journey of fear, destination ... love

No one ever thinks they are going to be “that guy” until they end up being that guy. For me, I never thought I’d be that dad who takes countless pictures of his child. But just weeks in, I’ve got hundreds—along with endless nicknames for my firstborn.

Jason Scott

Saving with the BIGGEST little bundle of your life

There are two kinds of budgeting for a baby. One starts before conception and involves paying down debt and building a financial nest egg. The other starts seconds after you see that terrifyingly awesome “+” sign on the stick. My husband and I were followers of the latter budgeting plan...

Robyn Passante

When your baby needs heart surgery

When a child needs surgery to repair a heart problem, parents will be referred to a pediatric cardiac surgeon. Pediatric heart surgeons treat complex congenital heart defects in newborns, children and adolescents. If your pediatrician suggests that your child see a pediatric heart surgeon or pediatric cardiologist...

Central Penn Parent Staff

When Baby Won't Sleep

Wouldn't it be great if infants transitioned from sleeping in short stretches to sleeping through the night on their own? Hey, it could happen.

By Anne Burkley

Adoption Stories from Leola & Steelton

There's a heartwarming story behind every adoption. While many parents adopt because they can't conceive children, Tom and Jen Raff of Leola adopted because they were facing an empty nest. The Raffs—Jen is now 49 and Tom is 50—parented two biological children but realized that once their kids—then 16 and 13—graduated and went to college, their house would...

By Jennifer Autry

Keep them safe in their seats

Car seats: How can such a basic piece of equipment cause so much confusion?

Benefits of Infant Massage

Most parents instinctively want to cuddle their babies because it just feels good. But there is a benefit to touch that goes beyond that feeling of pride and elation. And parents who want to make the most of their touch can seek training in infant massage therapy.

By Andrea Ciccocioppo