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,...
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...
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”...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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 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...