Are you ready to start getting a better night’s sleep? Most of us are, and with the average adult not getting enough hours in the day to sleep as much as they need, it is very important to be able to get to sleep fast and stay asleep...
When babies go through phases of separation anxiety, it can be a heartbreaking ordeal for any parent. No parent wants to see their child be upset especially about being separated from their mother or father. When dealing with an emotional phase like this, it can...
As most parents believe, crawling is an important milestone for any growing baby; however, it isn't crucial. And while many parents may see crawling as the marking of a new, and sometimes chaotic, chapter—there is no need to worry if your baby isn't crawling like...
There are many ways in which your baby can enjoy the water—whether it is in the pool or in the tub. However, while spending time in the water is a relatively common practice for babies, it doesn’t mean that there aren’t some serious dangers associated with water time. During...
Becoming a new parent comes with a lot of changes—and a lot of unknowns. Parents are not only faced with a lack of sleep, and the challenge of caring for another human being 24/7, but a lot of questions as well. It is completely OK to feel like...
Babies spit up. Plain and simple. This is a very normal and healthy behavior in most babies as they start to grow and develop. Typically, this “spitting up” starts to subside around age 6-8 months. Most babies have normal “spitting up” or reflux, and while in some more...
We all know that it is important to get our daily dose of vitamins. However, the majority of people today aren’t getting all of the vitamins they need, and they are definitely not getting enough of certain vitamins. However, you may be surprised by what specific vitamin most people are lacking—and...
If you have a child who is suffering from constipation, then as a parent, you likely want to do whatever you can in order to help your child become more regular with their bowel movements. The good news is, there are several things that you...
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is one of the most devastating conditions to impact infants, and the rates of this condition are only increasing among babies today. SIDS, also know as "blue baby" or "cot death" occurs when a previously healthy infant dies in their...
There are many parents of newborns who have questions about their babies and about all of the unique quirks and mannerisms that their babies have. Some of the many questions that we as pediatricians tend to get about babies has to do with hiccups. Most parents...