How to Keep Your Nightcrawler Safe We share sleep with our ten-month-old. She has just started crawling and climbing. How can we make our bed safe for her? Welcome to the world of nighttime juggling. Every parent and child need to work out a sleeping arrangement that gives all family members the best night’s sleep, […]
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Baby Won’t Sleep
Why Baby Won’t Sleep I often get questions from parents about why their baby won’t sleep. A baby that wakes constantly throughout the night and is not easily comforted can be very concerning for a parent. This is a question recently asked of me at my practice: My three-month-old is constantly waking up during the […]
More Sleep-safe Precautions
Do’s and Don’ts For Sleep-safe Precautions Besides the crib safety precautions, to increase your baby’s chances of a safe night’s sleep, observe these do’s and don’ts: DO’S: Place baby to sleep on her back or side, whichever way she seems to sleep the best. Spread sheets and under sheets smoothly and tuck them in tightly […]
Sleep Trainers: Buyer Beware!
Sleep Trainers Don’t Know Your Baby Do What’s Best For Your Baby Ever since parenting books found their way into bedrooms, authors have touted magical formulas promising to get babies to sleep through the night and follow a more convenient schedule. While babies have a lot of wonderful attributes, convenience is not one of them. […]
Decongestant Nose Spray
Suggested uses: Severe nasal congestion, stubborn nosebleeds. Decongestant nose sprays can quickly open congested nasal passages caused by colds, allergies, or sinus infections. I think of these sprays as a “quick-fix” when I am miserably congested, especially when trying to fall asleep. Decongestant nose sprays are only for short-term use, though, as there is a […]
Treating Asthma
Preventing, Maintaining and Treating Asthma Read on to learn about treating asthma including allergy prevention, asthma medications, methods for administering inhaled medications and which method is best for your child. Allergy Prevention Some forms of asthma, as described above, may be caused by allergies to substances in the environment such as: dust, mold, cigarette smoke, […]
Sore Throat in Children
Causes of and Treatment for Sore Throat in Children It seems like children always get a sore throat once or twice a year. What should you do when this happens? Could it be strep throat? How can you tell? Should you go to the doctor? Should you just call your doctor and ask for medicine […]
Breastfeeding Benefits from Top to Bottom
• Brain. Higher IQ in breastfed children. Cholesterol and other types of fat in human milk support the growth of nerve tissue. • Eyes. Visual acuity is higher in babies fed human milk. • Ears. Breastfed babies get fewer ear infections. • Mouth. Less need for orthodontics in children breastfed more than a year. Improved […]
Nutrition
Breastfeeding One particular change you may see now or during the next few months is that baby’s feedings may become shorter, and spaced farther apart. He may start to take only one breast at each feeding. This is because baby becomes more efficient at nursing, and can get more out in a shorter time. We […]
One Month
ONE MONTH OUTLINE Here is a brief look at what your One Month Virtual Office Checkup includes: Growth Features of the physical exam How to avoid a flat head Nutrition: Breastfeeding issues DHA Nighttime feedings Growth spurts Bottlefeeding Formula allergies Introducing the bottle Bowel movements Urine stream Thrush Circumcision healing Parenting and behavior: Sleep issues […]
Six Month
SIX MONTH OUTLINE Here is a brief look at what your Six Month Virtual Office Checkup includes: Growth – baby’s percentiles, is your baby growing enough? Physical exam – important aspects your doctor will check for Nutrition: Starting solids Constipation Honey Allergies Breastfeeding Formula Water and juice Vitamins Feeding tips Parenting and behavioral issues: […]
4 Ways Smoking Increases the Risk of SIDS
Suppose you were about to take your baby into a room when you noticed a sign that read: Warning, this room contains poisonous gases of around 4,000 chemicals, some of which have been linked to cancer and lung damage, and are especially harmful to the breathing passages of young infants. “I certainly wouldn’t take my […]