Colic is when an otherwise seemingly normal healthy baby, cries for three hours or more a day for at least three times a week. About twenty percent of all babies born get colic, and this condition doesn’t discriminate between boys and girls; both are affected equally. It has a higher chance of affecting children between the ages of two to four weeks of age, and lasts about three months.

Breast feeding offers many advantages for newborns including:

• Contains vitamins and minerals that your baby requires.
• Most breastfed babies have fewer allergies later in life.
• Mother's milk provides the baby with enzymes and antibodies that help boost immunity.
• Breast milk adapts as your babies grow, providing the ideal food source.
• Breast milk is typically easier on a baby's digestive system.

Many dads start feeling more bonded to their newborn when they are given the opportunity to share in newborn feedings. If you are able to introduce a bottle to your newborn, consider letting dad share in one or two of the daily feedings

Fortunately if this is not possible there are a number of other ways that a dad can create a bond, including by changing the baby, rocking the baby to sleep and even burping the baby. Remember that it is important for a dad to find time to enjoy your baby at times other than when he/she is simply crying.

Fortunately by about three months of age or when your baby is at least 12 pounds they will start sleeping for longer stretches. If your baby does not start showing signs of developing a regular sleep pattern by about 12 weeks of age, talk to your healthcare provider or pediatrician about your concerns.

The affected area sometimes will look bumpy or appear to have a rash of pimples. It is important that diaper rash is treated right away because it can grow into a hard to beat yeast or bacterial infection if left too long.