Off Label Medication Use
"I have a question regarding my baby's constipation. He is 11 1/2 months old and has some seriously hard and uncomfortable B.M's. Our doctor has given us a prescription for Miralax. We got the generic…
Children In the Delivery Room
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…
Dr. Bill Sears
Is Junk Food really That Bad?
"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…
Dr. Bill Sears
Juice Plus & Vitamins While Pregnant & Breastfeeding?
"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,…
Dr. Bill Sears
Infant Won’t Eat Solids
"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…
Dr. Bill Sears
Infant With No Tears
"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…
Dr. Bill Sears
Infant Finger-foods
"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…
Dr. Bill Sears
Infant Didn’t Poop Today
"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…
Dr. Bill Sears
I Think My Child is Having Night Terrors
"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…
Dr. Bill Sears
I Don’t Understand Attachment Parenting
"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…
Dr. Bill Sears
How to Thaw Frozen Milk
"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…
Dr. Bill Sears
How Much Sleep Should My 13 Month-old Get?
"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…
Dr. Bill Sears