admin on November 15th, 2008
Except for mother’s milk, no drink boasts a more wholesome reputation for youngsters than fruit juice. Full of vitamin C, it contains no fat, and kids just lap it up. In fact, by age five, the average American child guzzles 9 gal. a year of the sweet-tasting stuff, most of it apple juice. But ... Read More
admin on November 14th, 2008
Some children give the bottle up with no fuss at all, while others can have serious anxiety over getting rid of their bottle. Try one of these tactics if your feeling lost and frustrated: DROP ONE BOTTLE AT A TIME: Weaning can take time. Start by replacing one bottle a day with a sippy cup and wo... Read More
admin on September 28th, 2008
It has been brought to my attention by a few viewers, that there is new information on umbilical cord care. You no longer have to clean your baby’s umbilical cord several times a day. You only have to clean your baby’s cord if necessary during diaper changes. Also if you notice some drai... Read More
admin on September 22nd, 2008
It’s that time of year again, when the weather becomes brisk and the leaves begin to change color and fall. This means you should start preparing your little ones for the cold weather. Now is the time to make a list of necessities (coats, gloves, hats, boots, scarves) to insure your child wil... Read More
admin on September 20th, 2008
Having a baby can be quite stressful and alone time becomes a thing of the past! You don’t have to feel this way, there are ways to still relax. Every day you should take at least a 15 to 20 minute relaxation break. The first thing to do is put your baby in a safe place. Now notice what part ... Read More
admin on September 13th, 2008
Warming your baby’s bottle is not a necessity, but rather a personal preference. Some babies do just fine drinking room temperature or cool bottles. After all, when you switch to whole milk, you most likely won’t be warming it up anymore. However, in the case you do warm your babyR... Read More
admin on September 11th, 2008
Typical Symptoms: Ulcers in child’s mouth (especially on the tongue, gums, and inside of the cheeks). Blisters on the hands and feet (palms and soles). Low grade fever Rash on child’s buttocks Mild pain from mouth ulcers Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is commonly caused by coxsackievir... Read More
admin on September 11th, 2008
If you are a parent or caregiver you may come to the point, deciding if it is okay for your young infant to have juice. Pediatricians have stated, there is no nutritional value feeding juice to kids younger than six months. They also recommend that juice be given only in a cup, not in a bottle, and... Read More
admin on September 9th, 2008
Some simple causes that may make your baby scream while eating is the formula is either coming out too fast or not fast enough from the bottle’s nipple. If you turn a full bottle over, you should get about a drop per second. If it is slower or a faster stream, try another nipple. You may also... Read More
admin on September 9th, 2008
A common question most parents want to know can now be easily solved. The most accurate medical way, is to have a sonogram. When you are about 20 weeks gestation, you can find out the sex of your baby. You can also use a few old wives tales to solve this old aged question. You may have a boy if ... Read More
