Should I be concerned if my baby is refusing solids? Q: I am struggling so hard with my 7-month-old son eating ANYTHING other than from me. I have been nursing him since he was born but he refuses to any solids, even eat rice cereal, any kind of baby food, and even refuses a bottle. […]
Choosing The Best Bed For Baby Looking for the safest and best bed for your baby when cosleeping? I wanted to share one of our favorite and the most well-researched bedside bassinet. Please, read on! One of the top parenting gifts – and goals – is to help your baby – and parents – get […]
Childhood Constipation and Chemical Laxatives for Children Many kids suffer from constipation. Thankfully, it’s usually temporary. Making a few changes to their diet and bathroom routine often helps them get back into a more comfortable rhythm, without having to resort to chemical laxatives. As Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy […]
Autism and the Benefit of Soluble Fiber for Digestive Issues More children than ever before are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)1, a condition known for social, emotional and behavioral challenges. Many of these children also suffer from chronic digestive issues such as constipation and leaky gut.2 We don’t know what causes autism, but […]
SSRI Antidepressants Taken During Pregnancy Affects Baby Pediatricians have become increasingly concerned about the growing use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant use among pregnant women, especially since animal studies have suggested these medications may increase the incidence of anxiety and depression in their offspring. Could this association be true for humans? A lead […]
Supplements of Vitamin D During Pregnancy May Lead to Healthier Babies Vitamin D During Pregnancy and Baby’s Growth A lead article in the July issue of Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Pediatrics analyzed the results of 24 studies involving over 5,000 pregnant mothers. The study concluded that those who took supplements of vitamin […]
Digestion: The Breaking Down of Big Food Particles Hop on the intestinal train for a food-informative ride. From mouth to anus, your intestinal tract is a 25-foot long disassembly line. Whole food is taken in at one end and waste expelled from the other. Enroute nutrients are taken out of the food and absorbed into […]
Should I Give Bottles of Water to My Baby? My one-month-old doesn’t seem satisfied after feeding. Should I give her a bottle of water? Babies who latch on and suck well, and who breastfeed frequently throughout the day and night will get all the nourishment they need from the breast. Checking the signs listed under […]
Benefits of Seafood for Babies and Children Parenting, in a nutshell, is giving your children tools to succeed in life. One of the smartest tools you can give them is to shape their young tastes to crave one of the smartest foods – seafood! During a fishing trip with my fisherman friend, Randy Hartnell, owner […]
Is My Baby Sleeping Too Much? My baby is 3 months old. We sleep together at night like 11 hours. During the day, 3 hours in the afternoon and shorter naps in the morning. There are precious moments, but I feel paralyzed from my baby sleeping so much. I don’t know other mothers that sleep […]
Babywearing Dads Help Out Mom As a father and certified babywearer, I feel that it’s important that a baby gets used to father’s handling too. Father has a different rhythm to his walk; a difference that baby learns to appreciate. The snuggle hold and neck nestle are favorite positions for babywearing dads. The Neck Nestle […]
How Can I Prevent Baby from Spitting Up After Feedings? My 4.5-month-old has been spitting up after feedings quite often for the past few weeks. In no way does she seem to have an upset tummy just constantly spits up. A little background on us—she is our firstborn and we practice attachment parenting. I have […]
