When is your child ready to eat pasta sauce, Cheerios, or have his first bite of chocolate? While it's great to introduce your child to different kinds of flavors, we should be careful about what and when we give him certain types of foods. Here are some tips. … [Read more...] about Tips for introducing new food to your baby
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How to adjust baby’s nap routines during the holidays
Babies need a consistent sleep routine, but the holiday celebrations will interrupt and disrupt everyone's schedule. Here are some ways to help your baby cope with the necessary changes, and deal with stressful situations like unfamiliar surroundings or even jet lag. … [Read more...] about How to adjust baby’s nap routines during the holidays
TIps for breastfeeding twins
Congratulations on your twin babies and your decision to breastfeed them. The good news is that there are many women who have triumphanty breastfed both their twins—in fact, a few of them manage to do it for more than two years! Here are some tried and tested tips for breastfeeding twins. … [Read more...] about TIps for breastfeeding twins
Benefits of having older siblings
When I became pregnant with my second child, I spent a lot of time worrying about how my son would deal with having a baby. Would he get jealous? Make her cry? Compete for attention? I should've been more optimistic. My son adjusted to his new sister, and despite the occasional fight over toys and attention, the two adore each other. New research also shows that babies … [Read more...] about Benefits of having older siblings
What to expect from your baby’s first trip to the dentist
We'd never think of missing our baby's pediatrician visits—in fact, with all of the vaccines and well-baby checkups, chances are we'll see our pediatrician more than we see our best friend! But we often neglect to bring our baby to the dentist. When is the best time to bring our baby, and what other ways can we help take care of our baby's teeth? … [Read more...] about What to expect from your baby’s first trip to the dentist