Baby Health Essential oils and babies By Chaunie Brusie on Jun 25, 2014 Every time I get on Facebook, I am invited to yet another "essential oil" party. But what is the movement? And is it safe for babies?
Baby Health Decay in baby teeth on the rise By Molly Cerreta Smith on May 9, 2014 New statistics reveal the alarming amount of tooth decay that is happening in kids' first teeth. It is among the most common...
Baby Health Spring allergies and babies By Chaunie Brusie on Apr 2, 2014 Sure, spring brings lot of warm weather and fun is in the air — but it also brings allergens.
Immunizations It's not too late to get a flu shot By Diane Ashoff on Mar 23, 2014 Flu shots are recommended for pregnant women due to give birth during flu season, but you should consider getting one even if you've...
Baby Health Miracles: Moms share their preemie stories By Mary McCoy on Jan 31, 2014 Premature birth can be a matter of life and death. We spoke with real moms who have lived through the trepidation of premature...
Baby Health Hemoglobin: The new test for babies By Chaunie Brusie on Jan 7, 2014 Max 5 stars100My Rating I waltzed into my son's 1-year checkup a few months ago feeling like an old pro. With two kids before him, I had this checkup down...
Baby Health Your baby's first year in checkups, explained By Chaunie Brusie on Dec 26, 2013 Max 5 stars14My Rating Mom confession: Even after six years of this mothering business, when I have a new baby on board, I can't seem to get all those...
Baby Health Colic woes: What can you do to help? By Monica Beyer on Jan 10, 2013 Max 5 stars67My Rating Colic is the bane of every new mother’s new parenthood — and her baby’s as well. Read on for a few ideas on what you can do to help...
Immunizations The 4-1-1 on pertussis By Monica Beyer on Jan 3, 2013 Max 5 stars44My Rating The pertussis season is upon us, but many moms don’t know how they can help protect their family from this potentially deadly...
Sick baby RSV season: What you need to know By Monica Beyer on Dec 3, 2012 Max 5 stars40My Rating RSV season brings along a potentially serious infection for young infants. You’ll need to know what danger signs to look for and...
Baby safety SIDS and babies of color: What you need to know By Ami Burns on Oct 2, 2012 Max 5 stars67My Rating African-American and Native-American babies have a higher risk of SIDS than others, but why? Dr. Robert Cicco of West Penn Hospital...
Baby Health Outdoor play helps encourage healthy eyesight By Jennifer Chait on Sep 5, 2012 Max 5 stars50My Rating A new study links increased time spent outdoors with a lower risk for certain eye conditions in children and adolescents. Look for...
Baby Health How BabyFirst can help you sign with your baby By Monica Beyer on Jul 20, 2012 Max 5 stars20My Rating Are you curious about signing with your baby? We're here to tell you that it's fun, easy and super useful. Read on for tips and...
Baby Health The top 5 infant ailments By Nancy Gottesman on Jul 11, 2012 Max 5 stars33My Rating Learn the symptoms and the best ways to remedy these conditions that are common in babies, ranging from spitting up to diarrhea.
Baby Health Sugar water for infant pain relief By Michelle Maffei on May 23, 2012 Max 5 stars70My Rating Your instinct is to shield your bundle of joy from suffering, yet vaccinations, tests and circumcisions are routine. But, you may be...
Baby Health Cry it out By Peg Moline on May 22, 2012 In a recent interview with Robert Sears, M.D., author of The Portable Pediatrician book and app , I asked about the practice of...
Baby Health Why are well-baby checkups important? By Monica Beyer on Mar 2, 2012 Max 5 stars29My Rating You may be tempted to keep your baby at home instead of venturing out to the doctor's office every few months, but there are sound...
Baby Health Protect kids from holiday allergies By Jennifer Chait on Nov 25, 2011 Food allergy cases in the U.S. are likely highly over-estimated. Especially in light of recent nut allergy studies that show...
Baby Health Problems with pre-birth brain growth linked to autism By Jennifer Chait on Nov 14, 2011 In the ongoing quest to find a cause for autism, researchers have left few paths uncovered, and yet we still...
Baby Health Your baby does not need safety equipment to learn to walk By Jennifer Chait on Oct 21, 2011 I saw a post today, over at ecosalon, about 7 pointless baby products. Much of the list was the same...