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What NOT to Feed Your Baby
When your infant is beginning to sit independently, seems interested in foods and is putting things in his or her mouth, it is time to introduce solid foods! While this is an exciting milestone, many parents find themselves consumed with wo...
Dec 15, 2011
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Biggest Scare of the Winter:
Hearing the diagnosis of RSV for a sick child—your own or one your baby has been exposed to—can strike fear in a parent’s heart. But knowing the facts and being vigilant in prevention can bring a little peace.
Jan 6, 2014
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Ear Infections...Why Do You Plague My Child?!
“Next to the common cold, ear infections are the most commonly diagnosed childhood illness in the United States,” reports the Nemours Foundation. So it is a good idea that parents become familiar with these symptoms and prepare for what to ...
Dec 15, 2011
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Make Your Child's Shots Less Stressful
Vaccines help protect babies and young children against 14 serious diseases. Even though you are keeping her safe from diseases, it’s hard to see your child cry when she gets her shots. But you can take some steps before, during and after a vacci...
Apr 23, 2014
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Five Tips for Choosing a Pediatrician
After your baby is born, you will visit the pediatrician often. In the first year, your baby will have seven well visits. Studies show that first-time parents may visit their child’s pediatrician up to 16 times before Baby’s first birthday.
Jun 29, 2016
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The New Parent's Guide to Picking a Pediatrician
Your baby will be seen by the pediatrician in the hospital shortly after birth, so it’s important to have one in place prior to delivery.
Jun 25, 2018
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Boost Baby's Brain Power
We all want our children (or grandchildren, nieces and nephews, etc.) to become intelligent and alert. Babies’ brains triple in size in the first two years! Here are some ideas to help your little one’s brain develop.
Apr 3, 2013
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Infant Skin Conditions
Numbers of rashes and skin conditions can worry even the seasoned parent, so it is a good idea to know what is normal for your infant and what deserves a call to your primary provider.
Jun 30, 2013
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Are Organics Important for Your Baby?
The organic foods industry has grown at an unprecedented rate over the last decade. Organic retailers like Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are constantly opening new locations—despite a still-sour economy—and even Walmart and other conventiona...
Apr 3, 2013
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SIDS: Keeping Baby Safe
SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is defined as the sudden death of an apparently healthy infant under 1 year of age, which remains unexplained after an autopsy, medical history review and death scene investigation.
Jun 24, 2014