Caring for Your Newborn
Bringing home a new baby is one of life's biggest joys. And one of life's biggest learning curves. Becoming a parent comes with big emotions and even bigger questions.
From feeding and sleep to skin care and milestones. This collection of newborn-focused episodes from the HEALTHY KIDS ZONE podcast features pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, as she shares practical and medically sound guidance to help you feel confident caring for your newborn.
New Baby? Start Here
Just brought your new baby home? Take a breath. You do not need to know everything today. These four episodes cover questions most new parents have in the first few days. Bookmark this page and come back for the rest.
Is Your Newborn Hungry?
Feeding a newborn can feel like guesswork at first. Recognize your baby's hunger cues early.
Newborn Sleep Schedule
Your baby's sleep can be chaotic and unpredictable. Know what to expect so 3am does not feel so confusing.
Excessive Newborn Crying
Babies cry. A lot. And often for no clear reason. How to tell when newborn crying is normal and when it is not.
What is Jaundice in Newborns?
Many babies develop yellow skin in their first week. What is normal, and when to check with your pediatrician.
Getting to Know Your Newborn
New to this whole keeping-a-tiny-human-alive thing? You do not have to figure it out by instinct. This collection covers the everyday essentials. What to expect as your baby adjusts to life outside the womb.
How Skin-to-Skin Contact Benefits Baby and Parents
Learn about the nurturing impact of skin-to-skin contact and how it helps stabilize a baby’s vital signs.
Is Your Newborn Hungry?
Feeding a newborn can feel like guesswork at first. Recognize your baby's hunger cues early.
Newborn Reflexes and Movements
Recognize which movements are part of your baby’s development and which could signal a medical problem.
Newborn Sleep Schedule
Your baby's sleep can be chaotic and unpredictable. Know what to expect so 3am does not feel so confusing.
Newborn Skin Conditions
Newborn skin does a lot of strange things. Learn about skin conditions in babies and what causes them.
Taking Your Baby's Temperature
Why certain thermometers are more reliable than others when taking your baby's temperature.
Your Baby Needs Tummy Time
Tummy time is important for newborns to build up their back and shoulder muscles. Learn how to do it safely.
5 Milestones to Watch for in Your Baby
Some of your baby's earliest and most important developmental signs can be easy to overlook.
Feeding & Diapers
Newborns spend a lot of time eating and pooping. It is a lot to figure out, and it is normal to have questions. Get practical advice on feeding, bowel movements, and what is normal—and what is not—when it comes to your newborn's digestion.
Is Your Newborn Hungry?
Feeding a newborn can feel like guesswork at first. Recognize your baby's hunger cues early.
Finding the Right Formula for Your Baby
Different babies tolerate formulas differently. Figure out what works best for your newborn.
What You Should and Shouldn't Be Feeding Your Baby
Common baby-feeding misconceptions and what medical experts recommend instead.
Feeding Cranky Babies
Common myths about gassy and colicky babies. What parents should know about feeding schedules.
Burping Babies After Feeding
Is there really a "right way" to burp a baby? When burping babies may help and when it does not.
Is Your Newborn Pooping Normally?
Recognize the signs of normal digestive health in your baby and those that might require a visit to the ER.
Is Your Baby's Poop Normal?
Three common myths about your baby's bowel habits: frequency, constipation, and color of poop.
Helping Your Baby Get Through Painful Pooping
Infant dyschezia. Learn why babies struggle with bowel movements and what parents can do to help.
Is This Normal?
Newborns exhibit a range of peculiar, unexpected, and sometimes downright alarming behaviors. Learn how to separate fact from myth so you can worry less and enjoy your baby more.
Common Newborn Concerns
Newborns do not come with instructions. What is normal, and which signs mean your baby needs medical attention.
Is Your Baby's Poop Normal?
Three common myths about your baby's bowel habits: frequency, constipation, and color of poop.
Newborn Vomiting vs. Spitting Up
Spit-up is a laundry problem. Vomiting can be a medical issue. How to spot the differences.
Excessive Newborn Crying
Babies cry. A lot. And often for no clear reason. How to tell when newborn crying is normal and when it is not.
Understanding the Umbilical Cord
A healing umbilical cord can ooze or bleed. How to care for your newborn's umbilical cord at home.
Conditions & Procedures
Hearing an unfamiliar medical term about your new baby can be scary. This collection breaks down common newborn conditions and procedures in plain language, so you know what they mean and what to expect.
Understanding PKU in Newborns
Learn about phenylketonuria in babies, how the condition is detected, and what can happen without treatment.
What is Jaundice in Newborns?
Many babies develop yellow skin in their first week. What is normal, and when to check with your pediatrician.
Does Your Baby Need Tongue-Tie Clipping?
Ankyloglossia can be alarming for new parents. Learn how to assess if your baby needs treatment.
Risk Factors for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Practical, evidence-based steps you can take to safeguard your baby from SIDS.
When to Call the Pediatrician
Even a mild cough, stuffy nose, or change in breathing can feel scary when your baby is so new. Recognize common newborn signs and symptoms so you know what to do at home and when your newborn may need medical attention.
What to Do When Your Baby Sounds Congested
Recognize what is normal about newborn sneezing and snorting, and when to check in with your pediatrician.
Protect Your Family From Whooping Cough
Pertussis is highly contagious and can be dangerous to newborns. Know when to seek timely treatment.
How to Tell if Your Newborn Is Having Trouble Breathing
How to recognize warning signs in your baby's breathing pattern and know when to call 911.
Bronchiolitis in Babies: Symptoms and Treatment
How bronchiolitis starts in babies, effective home remedies, and when hospital care is necessary.
DISCLAIMER: Always consult your pediatrician for personal medical advice. HEALTHY KIDS ZONE is intended for general education and information. If your newborn is not breathing, struggling to breathe, or exhibiting signs of a life-threatening emergency, immediately call 911.
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