New Parents

28 Jun When Is it Safe For Baby to Wear Sunscreen?

Posted at 13:12h in Babies, Child Care, Child Development, Child Safety, General Health, New Parents, Pediatrics, Screen Time by Continuum Pediatrics

All parents want to make sure they are keeping their babies safe and protected at all times. This is particularly true when it comes to keeping your baby protected from the sun. Your baby’s skin is delicate, and can burn very easily if you aren’t...

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28 Jun Keeping Baby’s Umbilical Cord From Getting Infected

Posted at 13:10h in Babies, Child Care, Child Development, General Health, Infections, New Parents, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

Throughout your entire pregnancy, your baby receives nutrients from you through your umbilical cord. Once your baby is ready to make his or her debut and enter the world, it’s time to “cut the cord” literally so they can start feeding on their own. After...

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28 Jun How to Wean Your Baby Off the Bottle

Posted at 12:28h in Babies, General Health, New Parents, Nutrition by Continuum Pediatrics

There comes a time in all babies’ lives, when it is time to switch from their beloved bottle to a cup. However, this milestone can be difficult for many little ones. In fact, babies rarely want to give up their bottles very easily.  Experts typically recommend...

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15 Jan How Do I Let My Baby Self-Soothe?

Posted at 09:00h in Babies, New Parents by Continuum Pediatrics

While many parents want to be able to do everything for their child and to make sure that they are always taking the extra steps to keep their little ones happy and healthy—there are certain things even new babies must learn to do on their...

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03 Jan Will Breastfeeding Make My Child Smarter?

Posted at 09:00h in Breastfeeding, Child Development, New Parents by Continuum Pediatrics

There are so many new moms out there who debate the same age-old question about their new baby—whether they should breastfeed or not. There is a lot of information out there about the benefits of breastfeeding, as well as some misinformation, and the more you...

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12 Dec So, You’re Having Twins (or More!) … Here’s What You Need to Know

Posted at 09:00h in Babies, New Parents by Continuum Pediatrics

There is nothing as exciting as finding out you are pregnant and going to visit your doctor for that first sonogram. However, if you have gone to this appointment and discovered you are actually expecting multiples, it isn’t just double the joy, it can also be double the...

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27 Nov Top Tips For New Dads

Posted at 09:00h in Babies, New Parents by Continuum Pediatrics

While being a parent can always come with its own unique set of challenges, here at Continuum Pediatrics, we know that being a new dad can be especially trying at first. Just as mothers need to adjust when becoming a parent for the first time—so do fathers. Here at...

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02 Oct What You Need to Know If Your Baby Has a Cone-Shaped Head

Posted at 09:00h in Babies, New Parents by Continuum Pediatrics

When you welcome a new baby into the world, it is very common to have a number of questions about your newborn—and many parents find themselves wondering what is “normal” and what is not so normal for their infant. One of the many questions that new parents have...

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17 Jul Top 5 Baby Questions

Posted at 09:00h in Babies, New Parents by Continuum Pediatrics

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...

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