Dr. Bob’s definitive guide: The Autism Book Autism has become one of the most widespread childhood epidemics in recorded history. Except for some infectious disease epidemics of the past, no other serious condition has ever affected 1 in 36 children (1 in 28 boys) – the latest CDC numbers released in 2017. What makes […]
Babywearing while Breastfeeding
Babywearing allows breastfeeding on the move so that busy mothers can nurture their babies with the best nutrition, yet continue their active lifestyles. Babywearing is convenient. Breastfeeding while babywearing makes life easier for the mother of a marathon nurser, such as a baby who is going through a growth spurt. Breastfeeding while babywearing allows mother […]
Co-sleeping Safely Research
Co-Sleeping Safely I read about a study that claimed co-sleeping was dangerous. Is that true? The Facts About Co-sleeping On September 29, 1999 a major news report entitled “Hazards Associated with Children Placed in Adult Beds” was carried in nearly every major newspaper and many national television programs, putting fear into parents. The day before […]
Myths About Bedwetting
Learn The Myths and Truths About Bedwetting Throughout my career as a pediatrician, there’s one thing I’ve learned about bedwetting – people don’t like to talk about it. And because people don’t like to talk about it, families are usually quite confused and need a little more guidance on what bedwetting means to families. That’s […]
Hidden Medical Causes of Bedwetting
Bedwetting Medical Causes of Bedwetting Frequently Overlooked Causes Red flags of underlying medical conditions causing bedwetting are: Day wetting Dribbling Constipation Frequent urinary tract infections Noisy breathing Snoring Or a family history of urinary tract abnormalities 1. Food sensitivities It’s interesting that parents often report their child wets the bed a night after a birthday […]
SIDS: The Latest Research on How Sleeping With Your Baby is Safe
Research on SIDS SIDS and Co-Sleeping Facts There has been a lot of media claiming that sleeping with your baby in an adult bed is unsafe and can result in accidental smothering of an infant. One popular research study came out in 1999 from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission that showed 515 cases of […]
Eighteen Month
Here is a brief look at what your Nine Month Virtual Office Checkup includes: Growth – baby’s percentiles, how your is baby growing Physical exam – important aspects your doctor will check for Nutrition Picky eaters Whole milk Breastfeeding Vitamins Lean kids Parenting and behavioral issues Bottles Caring for teeth Sibling rivalry Discipline for the […]
Play Ideas for the Whole Family
Benefits of Play Ideas for the Whole Family In today’s busy world, it’s often hard to find time to slow down and just enjoy some good fun baby time. A parent who works full time may not have energy left to play with their baby after a long day at the office. A stay-at-home parent […]
Creative Play for Toddlers
Get Kids Moving With These Creative Play Ideas for Toddlers Two-year-olds love to imitate their parents. Play tools or kitchen items, a toy phone or pretend computer will stimulate elaborate pretend creative play. Children also like to help mom and dad, so give them a broom or rake that’s just their size when they want to […]
Chokable Foods
Tips to Avoid Choking in Toddlers Be careful of big globs of food, such as golf ball-sized, pasty globs of white bread or spoonfuls of peanut butter. Even though these foods are soft, babies can choke on them. Don’t spread peanut butter too thick, and monitor how quickly the bread gets packed into the mouth. […]
Toddler Behavior
Understanding Toddler Behavior To cope with toddler behavior it helps to remember the basic principle of developmental discipline: the drive that babies have to develop is the same one that creates discipline challenges. 1. Wheels to Run On Imagine how it must feel to learn to walk! He can see all those tempting delights around […]
Breastfeeding and Natural Childspacing
“I’ve heard that breastfeeding can keep me from getting pregnant. Is this true?” Yes, as long as you nurse according to the rules of natural child spacing. The same hormones that make milk suppress the release of reproductive hormones. While breastfeeding full-time most mothers do not ovulate and do not have menstrual periods. This means […]