That anxious time when you can’t wait for your baby to take his or her first step. Most babies start walking around 1 year Some as early as 9 months Others may not start walking until after 15 months Check
Hopefully you have one of those adorable bath loving, water playing kids… If not, here are some tips to help you get through bath-time! Make it fun! – Turn bath-time into a game. Find toys your child will enjoy playing
Potty training is a developmental milestone and should not be rushed. For most toddlers it is usually around 2 ½ to 3 years old. Some children may even be older. The children need to be able to know: When they
At four to six months old, babies do not need to feed during the night and they should sleep a straight six to eight hours if you let them. At three to four months old you should lay baby down
Sunscreen is safe for infants. True. Sunscreen can and should be applied to any exposed skin of any age. Of course, it’s best to avoid the sun, especially during peak sun hours, cover your little one up with a hat,
As a pediatrician, I have not seen a lot of snake bites. Unfortunately, a recent experience taught me more than I ever needed or wanted to know. A good friend (and very brave patient) was recently bitten by a rattlesnake
As parents we want to protect our child from anything that can hurt them or make them feel bad, including getting the flu. Flu vaccines are recommended for ages 6 months and up. There are two types of flu vaccines:
Changing a baby can sometimes be a difficult task when they roll all over and don’t want to lie down. The key to making this not so enjoyable task completed easily and quickly is to try to distract baby. Have
When infants bite their mom while breast-feeding, mom will say, “Ouch!” loudly and put baby down. This tells baby that they can’t bite mom while feeding. Use the same technique as baby gets older. If a nine month old should