Mothers sometimes worry about breastfeeding when their baby has teeth. Most babies do not bite, but a few do. There are things moms can do to stop baby from...
Health & Colic
Health & Colic
Baby health and colic questions usually arrive at the worst hour. The crying has gone on long enough that everyone is frayed, the thermometer is on the nightstand, and you're trying to remember what the pediatrician said while bouncing in the dark. It's tender, exhausting, and a little scary when your baby can't tell you what's wrong.
This section is for baby health and colic in the parent-to-parent sense - comfort routines, what to notice, and how to stay steady when the day gets long. We do not diagnose or play doctor here. Anything about fever, feeding trouble, breathing, medication, or whether something is urgent belongs with your pediatrician or emergency care. Always. What we can offer is calm, practical support while you make that call.
Parents of colicky babies often anxiously await the doctor’s visit. They are looking for a treatment or cure for the baby’s crying. Often, the day of the visit...
Teething varies widely among babies. Some have no problem in the teething stage, on the other hand soem suffer in pain with every tooth. Most babies fall...
All babies cry. That is a fact of life. Some babies cry more than others and some have what doctors call colic. There are some things you can try to soothe...
If your baby exhibits the signs of colic, the first question you will have will be about the causes of colic. The symptoms are easy to recognize. The baby...
All babies cry, but two out of every ten babies will be affected by colic. The main problem with the condition is the stress and anxiety it creates at home...
While there may be no definite cure for colic, that won’t stop parents from doing anything they can to help their baby. There is nothing worse and more gut...
Sometimes a fussy or high need baby is misinterpreted as having colic. Colic is more than just fussing or crying. A high need baby is a baby that has a need...
Caring for your baby’s teeth is important, even though she will ultimately loose them all anyway. Preventing painful tooth decay is another good reason to...
Babies have such tiny, soft nails that many mothers worry about giving them a trim. Here are some tips for caring and trimming your baby's nails...
