Flat head syndrome became a much bigger issue after the Back to Sleep campaign began in 1994. Before that, babies often sleep on their tummies or on their sides. As pediatricians became advocates of Back to Sleep, parents were told to only place their babies on their backs when sleeping. This campaign has been successful […]
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Eating should be fun. For adults, trying out a new restaurant in town with friends is a fun way to enjoy food. For a toddler, being silly and playing with their food is their definition of fun. I’m not saying that every child should bring toys to the table at every meal. I actually do
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Weaning from the bottle can be really hard for some little ones. It can be less hard if you plan ahead. Starting to introduce an open cup and a straw around 6 months of age (or once your baby is sitting up pretty well on their own), is a great way to get them used
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Understanding why and how to correct for prematurity is so important for parents to know! If you have a preemie, you may be used to hearing things like, “she’s so tiny for a 6 month old!” or “he’s a year old, he should be walking already!”. Whether you decide to share this information with others
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Using a spoon is often mastered by age 2. But even at 6 months, babies can start practicing spoon use when they start eating solids. Like most things food and baby related, yes this will be messy! With early eating experiences, keeping baby in just a diaper and placing a sheet or something else you
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