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Infants (4 to 12 months)

06 Mar

The Scoop on Poop

  • By Dr. Tanya
  • In Infants (4 to 12 months), Medical Information, Newborns (birth to 3 months)
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
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12 Aug

How to Recognize and Treat a Drooling Rash

  • By Dr. Tanya
  • In Infants (4 to 12 months), Medical Information
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
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28 Aug

Signs of Autism

  • By Dr. Tanya
  • In Infants (4 to 12 months), Medical Information, Toddler (1-3 years)
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
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16 Aug

When do Babies Sit Up?

  • By Dr. Tanya
  • In Infants (4 to 12 months)
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
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06 Aug

When Will Baby Understand "No"?

  • By Dr. Tanya
  • In Activities and Playtime, Infants (4 to 12 months)
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
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31 Jul

When Will Baby Start Walking?

  • By Dr. Tanya
  • In Infants (4 to 12 months), Toddler (1-3 years)
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
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05 Jul

When Do Babies Sleep Through the Night

  • By Dr. Tanya
  • In Infants (4 to 12 months), Sleep
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
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21 May

Diaper Table Distractions

  • By Dr. Tanya
  • In Infants (4 to 12 months), Newborns (birth to 3 months)
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.
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18 May

How to Stop Baby from Biting

  • By Dr. Tanya
  • In Activities and Playtime, Infants (4 to 12 months), Toddler (1-3 years)
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
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11 May

Transitioning from Bottle to Sippy Cup

  • By Dr. Tanya
  • In Feeding, Nutrition, Exercise, Infants (4 to 12 months)
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
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