Every week, Caitlin Scuttio stops by Target and piles her cart with pureed food pouches for her 4-year-old and twin 18-month-old sons. In goes a 24-pack of unsweetened applesauce. Then a 24-pack of the fruit and veggie blend. And finally,
This January, California Assembly Bill 899 (AB 899) will go into effect, mandating that baby food manufacturers test for toxic metals such as arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury.1 While this legislation marks an important step toward improving the safety and transparency
Everyday parents call my office asking about their child’s poop. They often worry it is too hard, too soft, too much, not enough, or is not the right color. The truth is, poop is rarely just right. I have seen
A drooling rash is just a skin irritation from the constant wetness of drool on an infant’s sensitive skin. I recommend a thin layer of aquaphor or petroleum jelly on the skin area. Generally aquaphor or petroleum jelly will help the
Autism is a developmental disorder that can be very complex. Signs can appear in early infancy but usually noticeable around 18 months to 2 years of age. Doctors screen for Autism, but parents should be aware of signs as well. Lack of eye contact
Babies will begin sitting on their own between 6 and 8 months of age. At first babies may require a little support so use things like pillows. Keep babies on soft surfaces. Let babies have fun Give time on ground
A mommy’s favorite phrase…”No!” Your baby will start to understand around 9-12 months Only use it when you truly need it Explain why you say no Arrange the house so there are less things your child cannot touch
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
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
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