Babies

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...

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...

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...

Baby laying down while sticking their tongue out

10 May What Does It Mean When My Baby Has a White Tongue?

Posted at 19:47h in Babies by Continuum Pediatrics

For many new parents, any change in their baby’s health or overall appearance can be a cause for concern. All parents are understandably worried about their babies and any new symptom that may appear. One of the more common conditions pediatricians get calls about has...

10 May Tips and Tricks For Manicuring Your Baby’s Nails

Posted at 17:55h in Babies by Continuum Pediatrics

Most new parents will quickly realize that their baby’s tiny little nails can grow very fast. Even though your baby’s nails are softer than adult nails, they can still cause a lot of scratches both to you and your baby, if you aren’t careful. This...

A curious baby, sitting in a high chair, explores a spoon, playfully holding it in their mouth.

29 Mar What Order Will My Baby’s Teeth Come In?

Posted at 17:41h in Babies, Child Development by Continuum Pediatrics

Teething is one of the most important, and often difficult, phases that babies go through as they grow and develop. Teething can be uncomfortable for babies, and it can bring about a great deal of uncertainty for parents as well. Teething should not be painful...

A colorful array of nutritious baby food and fresh fruits, providing essential vitamins and minerals for healthy growth and development.

29 Mar Homemade vs. Store-Bought Baby Food

Posted at 17:29h in Babies, Nutrition by Continuum Pediatrics

When it is time to start feeding your baby solid foods and weaning them off milk, there will be no shortage of different options out there for parents to consider. However, one of the biggest decisions that parents will need to make is whether or...

A small, bare back of a baby, captured against a soothing blue background.

29 Mar Diaper Rash Treatments That Really Work

Posted at 17:14h in Babies by Continuum Pediatrics

Diaper rash. As any parent will tell you, it is an often inevitable part of babyhood, and one that can be quite unpleasant for your little one. If you aren’t already familiar with diaper rash, this type of skin issue develops in warm moist places,...

A loving mother tenderly breastfeeds her baby, providing essential nourishment and comfort.

08 Dec Breastfeeding Checklist: Signs for Nursing Moms

Posted at 12:45h in Babies, Breastfeeding by Continuum Pediatrics

If you are a new mom embarking on the journey of breastfeeding for the very first time, chances are you have a number of questions. Breastfeeding is one of the most natural and miraculous things that a mother can do for their baby, however, many...

A caring father gently feeds his baby yogurt.

08 Dec Could Artificial Sweeteners Harm Your Baby?

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

There are so many parents out there who do their best to make sure their kids are eating healthy, balanced meals. However, what many parents don’t realize is that even “healthy” and “kid-friendly” prepared foods and snacks are often filled with artificial sweeteners. These “nonnutritive”...