Nutrition

10 Jan Benefits of a Long-term Relationship With a Pediatrician

Posted at 09:00h in Child Care, Child Development, General Health, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Sleep, Stress by Continuum Pediatrics

Having a long-term relationship with a pediatrician can provide numerous benefits for both you and your child. A pediatrician is a doctor who specializes in the care of infants, children, and adolescents, and they can provide comprehensive medical care for your child from birth through...

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23 Nov Formula Feeding 101

Posted at 05:49h in Babies, Breastfeeding, Child Care, Formula Feeding, General Health, Newborn Care, Nutrition, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

Formula feeding may look like a simple process – you sit in a comfortable spot holding a bottle while your baby blissfully drinks out of it -but you need to learn a few things. Before you begin the sit-and-feed practice, it is important to choose...

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04 May Why Should Your Child Get a Well-Child Check?

Posted at 03:02h in Babies, Child Care, Child Development, Child Safety, General Health, Mental Health, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Physical Exams, Physical Health, Screen Time by Continuum Pediatrics

Many times, children will only make a visit to their pediatrician when they are very sick or need one of their vaccinations. However, this shouldn’t be the only time that parents take their child to the doctor. There are visits known as well-child checks that...

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04 May How To Tell If Your Child is Dehydrated

Posted at 02:51h in Babies, Child Care, Fever, Flu, General Health, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

Staying healthy and hydrated is important for all people, no matter what their age is. And while it may be fairly easy as an adult to tell when you are dehydrated and haven’t gotten enough water, it can be pretty difficult for kids to tell...

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07 Mar Purees vs. Baby Led Weaning

Posted at 08:45h in Babies, Child Safety, Formula Feeding, General Health, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Stress by Continuum Pediatrics

There are so many different milestones that babies reach during their first few formative months of life. One of the biggest changes that little ones go through is the transition from liquids to solid foods. This process can sometimes involve a lot of back and forth...

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30 Dec Signs Your Child is Lactose Intolerant

Posted at 14:09h in Allergies, Babies, Child Development, General Health, Nutrition, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

Lactose intolerance is an unfortunately common condition that impacts many children today. Lactose intolerance doesn’t just mean an issue digesting milk, it is an actual intolerance to the sugar found in man popular foods including milk, cheeses, and ice cream. This sugar is also found...

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01 Dec The Benefits of Packing Your Child’s Lunch

Posted at 13:28h in Allergies, General Health, Nutrition, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

Now that kids are back in the classroom, it means many parents are once again faced with the dilemma of whether to pack their child’s lunch or to have their child eat the school-provided lunch. While packing a lunch puts a little more pressure on...

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27 Oct Why is My Baby Refusing Solids?

Posted at 16:16h in Babies, Breastfeeding, Constipation, Formula Feeding, General Health, New Mom, Nutrition by Continuum Pediatrics

You’ve introduced solids into the baby’s diet but now suddenly your little one is refusing them. Naturally, you become a little worried that something is wrong and you’re trying to figure out what you need to do next. Before you begin worrying too much let’s...

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27 Oct When can my baby eat peanuts?

Posted at 16:16h in Allergies, Babies, General Health, New Mom, New Parents, Nutrition by Continuum Pediatrics

You’ve introduced solid foods into the diet and your baby is doing great with them! Now you have the famous question regarding peanuts. When is the most appropriate time to introduce peanuts or peanut-containing products into a baby’s diet? This is a very common question...

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30 Aug Constipation in Toddlers—What Every Parent Should Know

Posted at 11:31h in Child Development, Constipation, Eating Habits, General Health, New Parents, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Stress, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

Constipation may not be every parent’s favorite topic to talk about, but it gets brought up a lot, particularly among parents of toddlers. During these formative years, many kids will have disruptions in their normal bowel movements, particularly as they start to try new foods....

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