“I was wondering just how much Iron does an 18 m. old need? My son is about 25 pounds and 32.5 inches tall. My husband and I are vegetarians, and though we would let our son eat beef etc. (like at grandmas) we just don’t have it around the house. We take vitamins and eat […]
How Much to Feed Baby
“I am currently breastfeeding and want to be able to pump and feed an occasional bottle when someone else needs to watch my baby. He is 6 weeks of age and has gained weight of more approximately 10 ounces per week for the last 3 weeks. How do I know how much milk to feed […]
How Long Can I Store Breastmilk?
“How long can bottled breastmilk remain out of the refrigerator? Sometimes the baby does not drink the whole bottle. May I re-refrigerate what is left? “ Hi Barbara, thanks for your question. This can be a tricky subject with many possible areas of confusion: how long can you keep milk stored in refrigerator? Freezer? Can […]
How to Handle 2 Year Old’s Tantrums?
“My 2-year-old throws a major fit every time she doesn’t get her way. She has several major tantrums every day. How can I get through this stage and retain my sanity? Temper Tantrums The first time a toddler has a major tantrum can come as such a surprise to parents that it is difficult to […]
How to Get Picky Eater to Eat More?
“My fifteen month old is the pickiest eater on the planet. She eats almost nothing, and I am afraid she is going to waste away. How can I get her to eat more?”Picky Eaters Although some children at this age will be good eaters, the general rule is that most toddlers are very picky eaters. […]
How Does Baby Breathe While in Amniotic Fluid?
“I am wondering how the baby breathes while in the amniotic fluid? How can the baby breathe in water?” Many people ponder this, as I get this question from time to time. The answer is: he/she doesn’t. A baby’s first breath usually happens at birth when he begins to cry. While in the womb, his […]
How Do I Treat Cradle Cap?
“My infant has cradle cap. Can you tell me how to treat this?” Cradle cap, or seborrheic dermatitis, occurs in most infants during the first few months of life. It is a crusty, oily build up that appears on the scalp, with an underlying redness and irritation. It can extend down onto the face, the […]
How Do I Help My High-need Baby Transition?
“I am 31-years-old and have a 14-year-old daughter and a 4-month-old daughter. I am a single mom. My infant is a “high need” baby. I am worried about going back to work. I obviously have no other options as I am the only bread winner and living on a tight budget. My maternity leave will […]
How Do I Get Baby Through Nursing Strike?
“My seven-month-old has suddenly stopped nursing. He has refused to take the breast for two days now. He won’t take the bottle either. I have heard this referred to as a “nursing strike.” How to I deal with this? I am not ready to let him wean.” Nursing strikes are very common. They are sometimes […]
How Can I Get 3-Y-O to Fall Asleep on Her Own?
“My three-year-old won’t fall asleep unless my husband or I lie down with her. She is no longer nursing, but still requires 45 minutes of snuggle time to fall asleep. How can I wean her of this and get her to fall asleep on her own?” is a very common situation for families who practice […]
High Need Baby Needs to Be Held All the Time
HOW CAN I CHANGE MY 3-M-O HIGH NEED BABY SO SHE DOESN’T NEED TO BE HELD ALL THE TIME? “I’m desperate for your help. I have a beautiful, alert, healthy, strong and happy daughter (3 months). When she was born, the nurses at the hospital suggested I sleep with her for the first few weeks […]
Help, My 7-month Old is Glued to Me
“My seven-month-old is glued to me. She refuses to go to anyone else, not even my husband. I can’t even leave the room without her screaming. I need a break. Help!” This is something that many families face. Even the most involved dad can experience this rejection. It is nothing that dad did or did […]