Theres nothing more wonderful than planning the nursery for your new baby.
If youve decided to find out the gender of your baby, you can have the room all ready for him or her when you come home from the hospital.
What kinds of things do you need to create a safe haven and optimal sleep […]
Most children, by the time they are about 9 months old, have the motor skills needed to drink from a cup.
If you think your babys ready to make the move from bottle to sippy cup, try filling a sippy cup with water and let your child try and drink from it.
Dont […]
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William Sears, father of eight and a practicing pediatrician for over 30 years, has developed a comprehensive checklist for parents so they can get their baby on a solid sleep schedule that will enable them to sleep for longer periods of time, thereby allowing mom and dad more restful nights as well.
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Youve probably seen videos and CDs for babies.
There are some theories that classical music can make your baby smarter, and exposing your baby to music is part of what we do to introduce them to all the sights and sounds of their world.
Music can definitely help calm your baby down and put him […]
Nobody likes getting shots when they go to the doctor.
But as a parent, it can be even more difficult when its time for your baby to receive one.
Sometimes a baby will have a mild reaction to a vaccination, and might have trouble sleeping as a result.
You can help decrease your babys […]
Nightmares and night terrors can be equally frightening for both child and parent, especially when they start happening frequently.
Nightmares occur during the REM (rapid eye movement) phase of sleep.
They might vary in length, but the child will usually remember what the nightmare was about.
Night terrors, on the other hand, […]
Your babys cold can be just as hard on you as it is on her.
But you can help ease your babys discomfort and keep the infection from worsening by ensuring she gets sufficient rest and liquids, which would include breast milk or formula if shes less than four months old.
Older babies […]
Experts found babies whose mothers smoked during pregnancy were born with smaller airways - making them more vulnerable to breathing problems after birth.
These breathing problems can put your baby at increased risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Smoking has been linked to various health problems in babies, including prematurity and low birth […]
Though it may seem like your toddler does nothing but play all day, hes working very hard and by no means is his life stress-free.
As hes learning to walk, talk, and climb, hes pushing himself to the limits of his physical strength and mental learning.
He’s also falling down, bumping, surprising, and hurting himself […]