Babywearing Dads Help Out Mom As a father and certified babywearer, I feel that it’s important that a baby gets used to father’s handling too. Father has a different rhythm to his walk; a difference that baby learns to appreciate. The snuggle hold and neck nestle are favorite positions for babywearing dads. The Neck Nestle […]
Tips to Enjoy Naptime My 4-month-old cosleeps and does very well in the evening. During the day I rock him to sleep for naps where he stays asleep for up to 3 hours. Ha! This is obviously “immobilizing” to say the least! He’s been like this since birth. Do you recommend just letting him grow […]
Achieving A Balanced Naptime Routine With Baby Question: What is the best way to achieve a balanced naptime routine? The reason I ask is because I’ve been a fan of your work, and loved the recent video with Hayden on co-sleeping and attachment parenting. I’ve been doing that so far with my now 1-month-old, but […]
Breastfeeding Tips when Nursing Premature Babies My baby was born premature and is too young to nurse directly at this point. What do you recommend if I would like to breastfeed but directly nursing premature baby is not an option this point because she is too young? Breast is Best The medical advice, “breast is […]
What Are The Best Solid Starter Foods? Question: We have a 6-month-old, who is beginning the adventure into solids. Since his birth, our pediatrician has had him taking vitamins – at different phases, we have taken either poly vi sol with iron and/or vitamin D. I have since learned that this is unnecessary with babies […]
How to Get Baby Interested in Solid Foods Question: Is it okay for 11-month-old not be interested in solid foods at the table? She is hitting all her milestones, seems completely normal and chubby but still wants to nurse and doesn’t seem interested in any solid foods at the table. Answer: Two of our daughters […]
Q&A: Only Urine Potty Trained and Co-sleeping Tips My son is only urine potty trained Question: I need some help with potty training. My son is “potty trained” successfully for urine, however, he’s continuing to do his business in his pull-up during nap time/and or bedtime. He has used the potty for poop before, but now […]
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) in Children: How to Prevent, How to Treat When you need to learn about a hot topic in medicine, you consult an expert. That’s what I did. After researching “who’s who” in TBIs, I found Dr. Michael Lewis, the military’s leading researcher in TBIs and author of a new book, When […]
What is Hypoallergenic Formula If you see the term “hypoallergenic” on the label, this means that it contains a partially hydrolyzed formula, which has been proven to cause fewer allergies in babies than standard formulas. Since, by definition, the term “allergy” implies a sensitivity to a protein, the term “hypoallergenic” means that the protein in […]
What is ADD and What Does ADD Stand for? The abbreviation “ADD” stands for Attention Deficit Disorder, which is a collection of traits that reflect the child’s inborn, neurologically based temperament. The four main qualities that define ADD are selective attention, distractibility, impulsivity, and in many children, hyperactivity (ADHD). ADD vs ADHD: What’s the difference […]
Understanding why do babies cry so much? Your baby’s cries all have a purpose. This is their only way at this time to communicate with you that they need you. Dr. Sears deciphers why babies cry and what they mean. Reasons Babies Cry The basic answer to why do babies cry is that it is […]
Focus on the Bright Side of A.D.D. The Good Qualities Many children with A.D.D. have enormous energy and drive. They can be funny, entertaining, and creative. For most children with A.D.D., the future is bright if their needs are recognized. It helps if parents accentuate the positive. Some of the brightest and most capable students […]
