Discover baby fine motor milestones from newborn to 12 months. Learn what to expect, when, and how play supports your baby’s development.
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Many parents have questions about vaccines for their children. It’s important to put your thought and care into any decision that affects your child’s health. We recommend you start by talking with their doctor. As a pediatrician, I can tell you that we really want to take the time to answer your questions. You want what’s best for your child – and so do we! Here are some of parents’ most frequently asked questions about childhood vaccines.
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All babies need vitamins to grow and stay healthy. Parents are often surprised when we recommend a daily vitamin drop for their breastfed infant. While babies get plenty of vitamin A, B, and C through breast milk, they don’t usually get enough vitamin D.
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I often get asked, “Does teething cause a fever?”
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When you start feeding a baby solids most parents have lots of questions. Have faith babies are usually pretty easy to feed! They’re not picky and seem to have fun trying new foods. Here’s some questions I hear often and the answers I give:
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My first baby cried day and night. No matter what I did – walk, sing, carry, soothe – he cried. And cried loudly!
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My meal was being stalked and the stalker was my 4-month-old son! He was telling me he was ready for some solid food – "Maybe not ice cream but surely some pureed carrots, Mom?"
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When other moms in a mother’s support group recently told my friend her use of formula to supplement her breast milk was like “feeding him fast food when you should be feeding organic,” I was shocked. Maybe I shouldn’t have been – because parents receive unsolicited advice and criticism from all sides.
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