Most babies are ready to start solids at around five to six months. While this is an exciting milestone, sometimes the transition can be challenging especially when your baby may gag when trying new foods. Why do Babies Gag “Gagging… read more
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Insufficient Funds: Finding Solutions for Insufficient Breast Milk Supply
Breast-feeding is an important element of healthy development in newborns. Not only is it a great connection for mothers to make with their babies, but breast-feeding also provides newborns with essential nutrients that promote healthy growth. It is no secret… read more
How to Stop a Toddler Tantrum
A toddler tantrum can be compared to a mini tornadoe — a mixture of abundant energy with the ability to cause mass chaos in the blink of an eye. Just like tornadoes, it isn’t their fault or intention. They just… read more
What are Umbilical Hernias in Infants?
Most hernias occur in adults in the abdomen or groin as an organ pushes through the muscle or tissue. However, about 20% of infants are born with an umbilical hernia, when some of the baby’s intestines push through the abdominal… read more
Baby Safety: How to Make Your Home a Safe Zone
Bringing a baby home is an exciting moment in any parent’s life. The nursery you built finally welcomes a giggling, raspberry-blowing bundle of joy. But before the stork arrives, parents must prepare the home to be a safe zone for… read more
Is it Peanut Butter Time? Introducing Peanuts to Your Children
Over recent years, recommendations about when to introduce highly allergenic foods has been a moving target. Parents want to minimize risks of their children developing a life-threatening allergy and figure out when they should introduce peanuts. Current recommendations may surprise… read more
8 Tips for First Time Dads
There can be a lot of trepidation and anxiety for new fathers, especially for those who have never been around babies. But rather than let the fear win, new dads should look forward to the experience and embrace each passing… read more
Elimination Communication: Can You Potty Train Your Infant?
All parents deal with potty training their children, with the average age of training in the U.S. being between 2 and 3 years old, according to HealthyChildren.org. But many societies around the world embrace infant toilet training. This is also… read more
The Sticky Substance in Your Baby’s Diaper
Poop is a normal part of life. As you transition to life with a newborn, you’ll realize that it becomes a topic of everyday conversation. When did the baby last poop? What did it look like? How did you deal… read more
Ways Dads Can Bond with Their Newborn Baby
The bond between a mother carrying her child typically starts when that baby is in her womb. While the connection between a dad and baby is just as important, it may not begin until the baby is born. Experts say… read more
