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:
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
Giving baby a bath is a fun time for parents but bath time safety is very important. Babies can drown in just a few centimeters of water so you should never leave your infant or baby alone in the bath
When children have a runny or stuffed nose, parents put a tissue up to their nose and try to teach them to blow, knowing it will help them feel better. Around the ages of two or three you can teach
Babies are born with two soft spots. One in the front which most people are aware of and one in the back. The soft spot in the back usually closes around three to four months and the one in the
Holding an infant makes many people nervous because of their wobbly head. You should have no worries if you remember when babies are born it’s important to support their neck and head. They’re not able to hold their head up