The Top 10 Concerns of New Parents

Every day parents who bring their babies to our office are spilling over with questions ranging from what to do about diaper rash to how to get their baby to sleep through the night. Experts, not to mention family and friends, sometimes offer contradictory advice. Is it any wonder new moms and dads often feel overwhelmed? Being a new parent is far from easy, as my wife, Martha, and I, parents of eight, can attest. Fortunately, there are almost always ways you can soothe your baby's distress and ease your mind. Here are answers to some of the most common questions new parents ask their pediatricians.