Babies

A group of enthusiastic young learners, guided by their Montessori teacher, engage in a hands-on activity using wooden shape.

08 Dec The 5 Rs of Early Education: Start School Readiness Now

Posted at 04:00h in Child Development by Continuum Pediatrics

Most parents would agree that education is extremely important when it comes to their children’s growth and development. Parents spend a lot of time getting their children ready for school and often start the education process quite early, teaching their children colors, numbers, words and...

A curious toddler's foot dangles over the edge of the crib.

04 Nov Guide to Choosing a Safe Crib For Your Baby

Posted at 18:40h in Babies, Child Safety by Continuum Pediatrics

When new parents start preparing for the arrival of their new baby, one of the biggest endeavors they will take on is creating a nursery. As you start designing your baby’s new nursery, you will undoubtedly pay a lot of attention to the crib. After...

A determined mother, engages in a workout routine, demonstrating the importance of staying active and healthy, even with a young child.

04 Nov Should I Exercise While Breastfeeding?

Posted at 18:31h in Babies, Breastfeeding by Continuum Pediatrics

Some new moms are transitioning to a life that includes breastfeeding and have plenty of questions about the best way to take on this new role. Breastfeeding is a significant part of motherhood and essential and beneficial to your new baby. However, for moms who...

A baby, sitting in a high chair, playfully explores a spoon, revealing a few tiny teeth emerging, a milestone in their oral development.

24 Sep 5 Tips for Teething Babies

Posted at 02:59h in Babies by Continuum Pediatrics

Babies go through so many big, developmental stages at such a young age as they start learning new things and growing in new ways. While some stages of your baby’s development are more pleasant than others—there is no denying that teething is a big stage....

A peaceful newborn baby, lies on their back with arms outstretched, a serene image of infancy.

21 Sep What Can I Do to Maintain Your Baby’s Head Shape?

Posted at 02:57h in Babies by Continuum Pediatrics

As any new parent quickly learns, babies have very sensitive and moldable heads, which is why many babies are at risk for developing flat heads. Head shape issues first really started to develop in the early 1990s when the American Academy of Pediatrics started encouraging...

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

06 Sep First Time Mom? What You Should Know About Hiring a Lactation Consultant

Posted at 15:13h in Breastfeeding by Continuum Pediatrics

Most first-time moms have so many questions starting the moment that they get pregnant. Being a new mom can be very overwhelming and it is completely natural to have questions about everything from pregnancy cravings to childbirth and changing diapers to nursing. If you are...

A determined baby, lying on their tummy, lifts their head, showcasing their developing neck and upper body strength.

03 Sep Is Your Baby Tongue Tied or Not Latching?

Posted at 15:25h in Babies, Breastfeeding by Continuum Pediatrics

A large number of women have some type of obstacle when it comes to breast feeding their baby. This is completely normal, and typically an issue that moms can figure out with the help of their pediatrician. However, when it comes to breastfeeding obstacles, latching...

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01 Sep Why You Should See a Pediatrician for Lactation Consulting

Posted at 15:11h in Babies, Breastfeeding by Continuum Pediatrics

Breastfeeding is one of the best things that new moms can do for their babies. However, while breastfeeding comes easily and naturally to some women, it doesn’t always go smoothly for everyone. Some women struggle to make enough milk, some babies have issues latching—all of...

A young child, feeling a mix of emotions, watches their parents interact with a newborn sibling, a common experience of sibling rivalry.

01 Sep What To Do If Your Older Children Get Jealous of the Newborn

Posted at 08:45h in Babies, Child Development, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

As most parents know, the idea of sharing can be difficult to grasp for most toddlers and young children. Many little kids live a rather self-involved life and teaching them to share can be hard. While teaching a little one to share their toys and...

A happy and proud toddler, ready to embrace potty training, sits confidently on a training potty, a significant milestone in their development.

12 Jun Let’s Talk Potty Training

Posted at 22:32h in Babies, Child Development by Continuum Pediatrics

Potty training can be a very exciting and very frustrating time in any parent’s life. While most parents are understandably excited when they are about to be done with diapers, getting their children to that point isn’t always easy. While going to the bathroom seems...