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
Between six and nine months is a good time to introduce a sippy cup or straw cup. Start with water and then advance to breast milk or formula. If your baby drinks out of the cup starting at this age
Many experts do not consider crawling a milestone anymore because some babies do not ever crawl. They roll, scoot, or creep to get where they want to go. This is a huge accomplishment for baby to parents and it means