Is is a good idea to allow older children in the delivery room? Reader Question: “What do you think about a 5-year-old witnessing his younger sibling’s birth in the delivery room? He has seen birth videos on television as well as his own, and we also have a book of the developing fetus month to […]
“My mother in law does not believe that feeding my 9-month-old foods such as real 2% milk, chocolate cake, cheetos and ice cream can cause harm to my child. She believes that if it was good for my husband and me, it’s good for him. What proof can I give her to show her otherwise? […]
“Can I safely take Juice Plus supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding? Do I also need to take my prenatal vitamins if I take Juice Plus?” Yes and yes. Juice Plus is basically fruits and vegetables, with a few other natural ingredients. So it is both safe and beneficial to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding. You […]
“I have an 8-month-old girl who is a very happy breastfed baby. My question is about solid foods. She is not interested. I feel like I am doing something wrong with the way I am introducing food because this feels like a repeat of my first child. He is a very small almost 3-year-old weighing […]
“I have a 10 month old son. He does not have any tears when he cries. The doctor said it is blocked tear ducts. But when I read on your site, it says a blocked tear duct causes eyes to discharge excessively. Is that right? And if correct, then what is my son’s condition called?” […]
“My infant is 8-months-old, still breastfeeding a lot, and eating baby jar food about twice a day and cereal in the morning. She is really getting interested about feeding herself. I have given her the teething biscuits. Is there anything I can chop and mush up for her to feed herself? My grandma suggested jello. […]
“My baby is two-months-old and is breast-fed exclusively. Although she has had many wet diapers in the last 24 hours (and is feeding very well) she has not pooped in 24hrs. What does this mean and what do I do?” Babies will sometimes skip a day like this. Often, near this age, many babies make […]
“I think my child is having night terrors.” It’s the middle of the night and you are awakened by your child screaming from his bedroom. You rush in to see what’s wrong and you find him sitting up in bed with a blank stare but very agitated. You try to wake him, asking him what […]
“I don’t understand the Attachment Parenting concept. My sister follows your books. I am very concerned about the fact that she will not leave her 7-month-old son with our parents. Do you feel that there should be a bond with grandparents? My parents are very upset about this. I feel for his father, as there […]
“Is it OK to defrost frozen breast milk from a deep freezer overnight in the refrigerator and then re-heat per guidelines?” This is a fine way to do things. How long the milk is frozen doesn’t really change how it should be thawed. Refrigerate over night or placing the bag in a pot of warm […]
“My daughter is 13-months-old and sleeps from 11 at night to seven or eight in the morning. She also has one or two 45-minute naps during the day. Is this enough sleep? How much sleep should she be getting?” Most 13-month-old infants sleep 11 to 12 hours a day, including naps, so your daughter is […]
Most parents can tell if their child is not getting enough sleep. My four year-old son is an angel when he is well rested, but when he is behind on sleep… watch out! Here are some average times that most kids sleep. 1 week 16.5 hrs 1 month 15.5 hrs 3 months 15 hrs 6 […]
