Proper nutrition is essential for children's growth and development. A diet rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, healthy fats, and antioxidants helps to ensure optimal physical and cognitive development. Despite this knowledge, many parents are unsure about which foods to feed their children or how...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...