child care Tag

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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31 Oct When to Worry About Missed Milestones

Posted at 17:54h in Child Care, Child Development, New Parents, Stress, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

All children are different. They each have their personalities, strengths, and also weaknesses. Milestones are what is considered “normal” for your child’s development. This means that most children learn a new skill or ability by a certain age. For example, most children learn to sit...

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31 Oct Signs of Sleep Regressions in Babies

Posted at 17:50h in Babies, Child Development, General Health, Sleep, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

What is a Sleep Regression Sleep regressions are a period where your baby suddenly has a difficult time falling or staying asleep or wakes more frequently during the night or for naps. Sleep regressions are a normal stage of development but can be difficult for many...

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31 Oct What To Do About Toddler Hitting

Posted at 17:46h in Child Care, Child Development, Child Safety, General Health, Stress, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

Every parent has experienced their toddler hitting. Hitting can be a stressful and anxiety-provoking experience for many parents, but it is important to know that this behavior is not your fault. The “hitting stage” is a normal part of your toddler’s development and is often...

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21 Sep What is Co-sleeping? Is it Safe?

Posted at 09:32h in Babies, Child Care, Child Safety, Pediatrics, Physical Health, Sleep by Continuum Pediatrics

Many parents want their babies to stay close to them and that is why they sleep with them in the same bed. This is known as co-sleeping where the baby and the parents are in close physical proximity. While parents want their babies to sleep...

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21 Sep Developmental Basics for Newborns

Posted at 09:19h in Babies, Child Care, Child Development, General Health, Mental Health, New Parents, Newborn Care, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

During the first three months after your baby is born, its body will start to develop. They will start to notice and react to different things such as lights, sounds, objects, etc. So, if you want to learn about the general infant development milestones, then...

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21 Sep Child Fevers: When to Worry?

Posted at 09:14h in Child Care, Child Safety, Fever, Flu, General Health, Infections, Pediatrics, Viruses by Continuum Pediatrics

Although it is vital to get quick treatment for your child's fever, in most cases it is not very dangerous, since you should also measure their temperature correctly. Most children might develop a fever after getting vaccinated, which might worry their parents. So, what counts as...

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25 Aug Recognizing Childhood Vision Problems

Posted at 16:26h in Child Care, Child Safety, General Health, New Parents, Pediatrics, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

Children with vision problems might find it difficult to focus on their studies or relevant activities. Experts believe that undiagnosed vision problems among children can make it difficult for them to learn new things. So how can parents know about their children's vision problems, and what...

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25 Aug Imaginary Friends and Toddlers: What to Expect?

Posted at 16:13h in Child Care, Child Development, Child Safety, General Health, Mental Health, New Parents, Pediatrics, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

We might see young children, mostly toddlers, playing with their imaginary friends. They might share stories with us about how they spend time with their imaginary companions. Usually, imaginary friends are animals, cartoon characters, or any stuffed toy that has come to life. As per a...

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27 Jul When to Make the Change to a Sippy Cup

Posted at 14:32h in Child Care, Child Safety, New Parents, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

Does your child use a sippy cup? Did you know that it may be his or her time to leave behind their sippy cup and start drinking from an open cup? If you want to know when it’s safe to transition from a sippy cup to...

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