The latest edition of Baby 411 is here–completely updated with more helpful tips and info on breastfeeding, sleep, starting solid food, all those new ingredients in baby formulas– including the European ones. At Amazon and bookstores everywhere!
After looking at the data, the nation’s most highly regarded OB/GYN organization (ACOG) has released new guidelines on the right time to clamp and cut the umbilical cord after delivery. Studies show that both premature and full term infants benefit from the extra blood flowing from placenta to newborn for 30-60 seconds after delivery. So,…
Skip the fancy crib bedding and choose ‘room sharing’ over ‘bed sharing’ for at least the baby’s first six months, says the AAPs latest safe sleep guidance for babies. The reason for the new guidelines is simple — reduce sleep-related tragedies among babies (often called Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). About 3,500 infants die each year…
A mixture of Halloween candy, spooky decorations and a later bedtime sounds like a recipe for a meltdown. But, it is possible to have a tantrum-free evening of trick-or-treating with your baby and toddler with a little planning. Here are 4 tips for a more stress-free Halloween. Talk about Halloween early. Discuss what to expect,…
The season of wheezing, sneezing and runny noses has just kicked off. Living in Austin, we have the (unlucky) privilege of having a long allergy season lasting through to April. How can you tell if it is a cold or allergy? And at what age can seasonal allergies begin? Having practiced in Austin for more…
A recent study involving videos of sleeping infants found that most parents placed babies in unsafe sleep environments. So, where is the safest place for babies to sleep? And why is it so important to follow the rules? Dr. Cacey Adams answered these and other questions on KVUE-TV. (See the interview here.) Below are some of…
It’s the start germ-y season. This time of year usually commences with back-to-school, just when kids return to their daycare and classrooms. Sigh. On average, kids get up to eight colds a year. For babies and toddlers, it might be many more and include some other fun diseases like Hand-Foot-and-Mouth or Fifth’s Disease. And it’s…
Hey Everyone, I just wanted to let you know that Amazon is officially sold out of Baby 411 6th edition and the new Baby 411 7th edition (the one with the cool new cover!) is available for pre-order. It should be shipping in the next few weeks. Please let your friends know! Highlights of the…