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1 6 Safe Sunscreens For Kids (That You Can Find at Your Drugstore)
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2 10 Tips For Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Infants
3 A Solid Start: 5 Foods to Avoid
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4 10 Ways to Encourage Babies to Develop Language Skills
Infants
5 Baby Moves: Normal Newborn Reflexes
Baby Wellness
6 Five Easy Teething Ring Alternatives
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7 Five Tips to Treat Diaper Rash Naturally
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8 What Do You Know About Baby's Eyesight?
Constipation
9 Six Natural Remedies For Constipation
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10 Feeding Time Line For Baby's First Year
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11 How to Know If Your Baby Is Dehydrated
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13 How Well Do You Know Infant Dehydration?
Baby Wellness
14 Baby Wellness: Caring For Umbilical Cord
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15 Baby Wellness: Preventing Flat Head
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16 Baby Wellness: Get Down on Those Tummies!
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17 Baby Wellness: No Soda
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18 Salma Hayek Breastfeeds Sick Baby on UNICEF Trip
Each child is different in his or her own little way, but there are a few reflexes that every infant has. All the reflexes are usually tested during a baby's first visit to the pediatrician, but many don't require a doctor to point out and can be seen from the very first time you meet your bundle of joy. Here are seven newborn reflexes found naturally in all children. Read more
Are you itchy, baby? Eczema is an inflammation of the skin, characterized by redness and itching, and about one in five babies is diagnosed with the skin condition before their first birthday. Now that Fall is officially here, lower temperatures and indoor heating can dry baby's skin — causing eczema flare-ups — and mama will try just about anything to make it feel better. Check out these Read more
Babies are amazing. From the moment they are born, they can feed, grasp, and position themselves for movement. These newborn reflexes may be involuntary, but they are essential to protect them from danger. See just how familiar you are with your wee one's natural reflexes by taking this quiz. Take the Quiz Read more
New parents are carefully taught how to care for their lil one's umbilical cord after the tot goes home, but just how much do you know about it while it is performing its duties? Known as the lifeline that connects the fetus to the placenta, the umbilical cord often remains a mystery. Take the Quiz Read more
Parents devote a lot of time and energy to keeping their kids safe. Corners are covered with foam, cabinets are locked, and food is cut into perfect baby friendly bites. Yet despite parents' best efforts, accidents happen, because try as they might, parents cannot baby proof the whole world. Knowing what to do in those crucial seconds before help arrives can make all the difference. Do you know Read more
The incidence of food allergies among young children is showing no signs of slowing down. A new study finds that eight percent of US children under 18 have at least one food allergy, and 39 percent have had a severe reaction. As more families find themselves removing peanuts, milk, and shellfish (the most common food allergens) from their home, boost your knowledge on the subject and see what you Read more
One would assume that with all the milk babies drink that they don't need any more fluids. But because babies have relatively small fluid reserves and high metabolic rates, they can easily lose electrolytes and water, which are crucial for their little bodies to function. And if your baby is having a bad bout of diarrhea, she'll also be susceptible to becoming dehydrated more quickly than Read more
Parents are taking their kids in for "a little pinch," but they aren't happy about it. According to a study just released today, 95 percent of US children receive the recommended vaccines (on schedule), but 77 percent of parents are still uncomfortable with the shots. More than a year after the link between autism and vaccines was debunked, many parents are still voicing concern over the safety Read more
Parenting trends come and go, and in his 30 years serving parents and children, Dr. Bill Sears has seen it all. The pediatrician, author of more than 30 baby and parenting books, and founder of the attachment parenting movement has some strong views on how we are raising our tots today, and he's not afraid to voice them. I spoke with the doctor at the launch of his new Dr. Sears Family Essentials Read more
It's time to shape young taste. That's what Dr. Bill Sears is doing as he delves into his latest endeavor. The pediatrician, author of more than 30 books, and founder of the attachment parenting movement is moving out of the bookstore and onto grocery store shelves with the introduction of the new Dr. Sears Family Essentials line of all-natural snacks, beverages, supplements, and baby care Read more
