Knowing when to introduce your baby to the world can be tricky, especially for first-time parents. You worry about their immune systems and if they will be able to fight off common germs. You also worry about strangers putting unwashed… read more
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Dressing Baby for Colder Temps
Winter brings cooler temperatures, even to our area, and dressing your little one so they stay nice and warm might seem challenging at first. A great rule of thumb for babies and children is to dress them in one more… read more
Delayed Cord Clamping
The terrible twos, the angsty teens, the homesick college student. Parents often look to the clock to characterize the milestones in their childrenโs life. They spend 18 years nurturing their kin, desperate for them to grow out of their diaper… read more
Bonding Over Bath Time
Itโs commonly known that physical touch between a baby and his parents provides many benefits, but did you know that bath time can be rewarding, too? Set aside the stress of a bath time ritual by organizing and planning in… read more
Newborn Jaundice: Should I Be Worried?
Jaundice is caused by an excess amount of bilirubin in the baby's blood. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment in red blood cells, and if your new babyโs liver canโt remove the bilirubin from the blood, the yellow pigment will present… read more
The Truth About Oral Thrush
No one wants to see velvety white spots growing in their babyโs mouth. But, if you notice this sign, chances are your baby may have something called oral thrush. Noticing this might confuseย and worry parents. But oralย thrush is extremely common… read more
Ready, Set, Swim: When Can I Start Swim Training My Baby?
When Nicole Beasley Beckerโs then one-year-old son began jumping in the pool without warning, she knew she and her husband had to take action with swim training. โHe had no fear and would just jump in to the pool without… read more
Tips for Baby’s First Vacation
Vacations are meant to be relaxing and enjoyable, a time away from the hassles of daily life when you and your family can make memories together that will last a lifetime. However, when you have an infant to care for,… read more
Plagiocephaly: Why Some Babies Develop Flat Spots and What to Do About It
Plagiocephaly is the medical term to describe a attened area on a babyโs skull. This condition is sometimes referred to by physicians as โFlat Head Syndromeโ and may impact up to 46% of healthy infants, according to Boston Childrenโs Hospital.… read more
Hip Dysplasia: What is it and Does My Baby Have it?
What is hip dysplasia? According to the Mayo Clinic, hip dysplasia is โthe medical term for a hip socket that doesn't fully cover the ball portion of the upper thigh bone. This allows the hip joint to become partially or… read more