How Much Sleep Does My Child Need?
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…
How Much Iron for Toddler?
"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…
Dr. Bill Sears
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…
Dr. Bill Sears
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…
Dr. Bill Sears
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…
Dr. Bill Sears
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…
Dr. Bill Sears
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:…
Dr. Bill Sears
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…
Dr. Bill Sears
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…
Dr. Bill Sears
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…
Dr. Bill Sears
How Can I Get 3-Y-O to Fall Asleep on…
"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…
Dr. Bill Sears
High Need Baby Needs to Be Held All the…
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…
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