richardernestyap/Shutterstock May 2, 2024 Do we really need to burp babies? Here’s what the research says Karleen Gribble, Western Sydney University and Nina Jane Chad, University of Sydney If you feel burping is helpful to your baby, then keep doing what you’re doing. If trying to burp your baby after every feed is stressing you or your baby out, then you don’t have to keep doing it.
Babies should sleep on their back on a firm, flat surface. mdphoto16/E+ via Getty Images November 16, 2022 The tragedy of sudden infant death syndrome: A pediatrician explains how to protect your baby Rachel Moon, University of Virginia Babies should never sleep on couches, sofas, stuffed armchairs or an incline. Co-sleeping is a bad idea, too.
Parenting and baby care books may be unintentionally putting babies in danger. Cookie Studio/Shutterstock July 4, 2019 Some baby care books are giving advice that goes against safe infant care guidelines Amy Brown, Swansea University and Victoria Harries, Yale University When there is no “village” to help raise a child, parents often turn to baby books for guidance — but they don’t always hold the best advice.