Category: Baby Health

It’s almost time for your little one to celebrate their first birthday! Your 11-month old is growing and developing every day. You’re a great cheerleader for them, and you can help guide them every step of their journey. We hope that these nighttime movements will make them tired, allowing everyone to get more sleep. Below…

You have a child in no time. Did you blink? It can feel like the first year is a blur, filled with diapers, giggles, and sleepless night. But don’t forget to celebrate this milestone as it is: a parent anniversary as well as your baby’s 1st birthday. Both of you have grown tremendously over the…

I became a mother at an early age. At the time I knew nothing about motherhood and how much compassion it takes to raise a child. It wasn’t easy for me either: my pregnancy was complicated by preeclampsia, among other health issues. My life became more difficult when I learned that my firstborn child, whom…

It is important to monitor your baby’s growth and development. When it comes to the weight of your baby in his or her first year, there is a wide range of normal. Babies may be healthy in the 5th, or 50th percentiles. Healthy babies can be of any size. At every checkup, your child’s doctor…

A survey of 99 parents conducted anonymously in the U.S. revealed that almost half used at least one unsafe practice during the crisis. This was up from just 8% prior to the shortage. What is considered unsafe? The list includes using homemade formulas, using expired products, diluting formulas, and sharing human milk informally. The number…

Gerber Good Start SoothePro powdered infant formula lots were voluntarily recalled last March following possible contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria; nonetheless, FDA data shows some lots continued being distributed even after receiving notice to do so. Perrigo Company, Gerber’s parent company, indicated in their initial recall notice that this precautionary recall action had been issued…

Gerber Good Start SoothePro powdered infant formula lots were voluntarily recalled last March after possible contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria was identified, yet some lots continued being distributed even after receiving notice, according to FDA data. Perrigo Company, Gerber’s parent company, noted in their initial recall notice that it had been issued “out of an…

Your mini is ready to explore more tummy time than ever, which should now pay dividends! Now is a crucial month as your baby reaches developmental milestones (like beginning solids or sitting unaided!) this coming month 6. Make this transitional time go as smoothly as possible by setting them on a schedule with regular sleeping,…

Your little love has grown significantly over the past six months–their skills growing even more impressive every day! New changes await your 6-month-old, from starting solid foods and practicing self-soothing to taking their first steps toward crawling. Enjoy this special time while it lasts! Here’s more info about their health and development this month. Related…

This post was first published on July 20, 2016 This post has been updated. This article contains a number of useful articles.What drowning looks likeDo not worry about “dry drowning”, or secondary drowning.You are the best lifeguard for your familyChoose a water observerUse a flotation device approvedSunblock is a must!The baby swim class is fun,…