Keeping Up Good Prenatal Health You are growing a new life inside you and while this is happening, your own life changes. You have times when you feel very tired or worried, and other times when you feel excited and full of energy. Your body demands more food, more water and more sleep. You lean […]
Incredible attachment parenting stories I was sitting at my desk one evening when my emergency beeper sounded, calling me to the hospital emergency room to evaluate a five-month-old baby who had stopped breathing. Here is one of the most heart touching attachment parenting stories I’ve ever been a part of. Attachment parenting stories in the […]
Many parents have stood in the medicine aisle at the local drug store staring at the many different options for cold and cough medication. Choosing between cough suppressants, expectorants, antihistamines and decongestants or any possible combination of these can literally give parents a headache. As a pediatrician and a parent, I’ve tried to design a […]
3 Ways to Clear Baby’s Nose Before babies learn to blow their little noses they count on us to clear their nose for them. The most discomfort caused from a cold or allergies is a stuffy nose. Here’s Dr. Sears’ simple home cold remedy to clear baby’s nose. Hose the nose. Using saline nasal spray […]
Letting Your Baby Sleep With Nighttime Bottles: Is it a Bad Habit? Our one-year-old likes to go to bed with his bottle. Is this okay? No! Don’t put your baby or toddler down to sleep sucking on a bottle of juice or formula. This can cause tooth decay. When an infant falls asleep, saliva production […]
When All Else Fails, Try a Bladder Conditioning Device Bedwetting is, of course, no fun. It can be a frustrating period of development for both parent and child, but don’t lose hope! There are many ways to work with your child to achieve dry nights. First, check out our 8 Steps to Stop Bedwetting. If […]
Impactful SIDS Stores Closeness is Crucial As an example of how closeness regulates a baby’s breathing in relation to SIDS stories, a mother shared the following story with me: “My baby was born four weeks premature at five pounds, fifteen ounces. I held her all day long and never put her in a bassinet. She […]
How to handle parenting criticism Being a parent is hard enough without dealing with outside pressure, criticism, and intolerance of your parenting style. Having a high need child can make you an even bigger target for critics. To protect yourself and your child from unwanted and unhelpful advice and parenting criticism, try these suggestions. Keep […]
Is Excessive Crying Harmful? Science tells us that when babies cry alone and unattended, they experience panic and anxiety. When trying to understand if excessive crying is harmful for babies, think about the fact that their bodies and brains are flooded with adrenaline and cortisol stress hormones and when developing brain tissue is exposed to […]
Introducing Solid Food for Baby As with all aspects of parenting, watch your child and not the calendar. Look for these ready-to-eat cues for introducing solid food for baby: Able to sit with support, reaches and grabs, and mouths hands and toys. Watches you eat, following your fork as it moves from plate to mouth. […]
6 Reasons Why You Should Wait to Introduce Solid Foods to Your Baby Gone are the days when pressured mothers stuffed globs of cereal into the tight mouths of reluctant six-week-olds. Nowadays parents feed their baby on the timetable that is developmentally and nutritionally correct — as determined by their baby. Don’t be in a rush when introducing […]
Here is a brief look at what your Two Year Virtual Office Checkup includes: Growth – baby’s percentiles, how is your baby growing Physical exam – important aspects your doctor will check for Photoscreening Nutrition: Getting a healthy start Picky eaters Lowfat milk Breastfeeding Vitamins Parenting and behavioral issues: Stuck on the bottle? Dentists and […]
