Category: Baby
Excessive Weight Loss After Pregnancy
While many women may struggle to lose weight and regain their pre-pregnancy shape, other new mothers may shed pounds quickly. The rate at which you lose your pregnancy weight can affect your health and the health of your breastfeeding baby. Very rapid weight loss may signal the presence of postpartum depression, or baby blues. Notify your doctor if you experience any unusual postpartum symptoms such as excessive weight loss, loss of appetite or frequent crying spells.
Toddler Rosacea
Few things are cuter than a rosy-cheeked toddler, but in some cases, those bright red cheeks may be the sign of a more serious underlying condition. Though it’s fairly rare, some toddlers can develop rosacea, a skin disorder more common in older people. Knowing how to recognize and treat this condition can help ensure that your child’s skin problem doesn’t become a major issue.
What Age Should My Baby Potty Train?
Potty training, like feeding choices and picking a school, is one of the challenges of parenting. Deciding when to potty train and whether your little one is ready are the keys to success. Several factors can play into your decision and help determine whether saying bye-bye to diapers is a fun and easy process or one that will have both of you in tears.
Breastfeeding Isn’t Always Best
After my first son was born and put on my bare chest in the hospital, he wiggled down and found my breast just like in the videos on You Tube - just like the lactation consultants told me it happens. It was beautiful and perfect. That’s pretty much where he stayed until we went home…
Baby Flying With an Ear Infection
Flying can be stressful enough, but flying with a crying baby takes the stress to another level. It can be difficult to ascertain who is most stressed–you, the baby or the people around you. Whichever it is, you want to make the flight as smooth as possible for everyone involved. Pay attention to your baby’s ears because they are one of the main culprits for causing discomfort to babies on planes.