El cólico es una afección que hace que un bebé sano y bien alimentado llore excesiva e inconsolablemente, por lo general durante al menos tres horas al día, tres días a la semana, durante tres semanas o más. El cólico generalmente comienza en las primeras semanas de vida y puede continuar durante varios meses. La…
Can you read to a newborn? Yes! It is never too early to start reading to your baby. Reading is a great way activity for bonding with your baby, and can have positive effects on cognition and development. Many of the recommendations below are also books that your child can continue to use well into…
While breastfeeding your baby has many benefits for both mom and baby, it is not exactly “easy” to do. Breastfeeding has many challenges and one of them is sore and cracked nipples. You can also have painful nipples if you are pumping breast milk as well for your baby. When breastfeeding, buying an appropriate nipple…
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding until 6 months of age, but many parents still want to know how long to breastfeed their children. Exclusive breastfeeding means that the baby receives only breast milk for nutrition and any medically necessary supplements, such as Vitamin D, for the first six months. Many parents will…
Sleep training for newborns has gotten a lot of attention in recent years. However, it is not a new concept. One of the most popular sleep training methods is the Ferber Method, which Richard Ferber developed in the 1980s. It’s a gradual “cry it out” method of sleep training. Here are the steps to using…
Pacifiers may very well be a parent’s best friend. They can really be helpful when your baby is crying hysterically and you just need another minute to get their bottle ready or find a place to breastfeed comfortably. Not all babies will take pacifiers, so it’s best to try them early on to get your…
Sleep is one of the most important factors that will affect your child’s growth and development. Although it can be hard to put your 6 month old baby on a sleep schedule, it can be helpful for them and for you. Their circadian rhythm has started developing around the age of 4 months and they…
The early days of being a parent are very overwhelming. One of the questions many parents have is, “How often should I bathe my newborn baby?”. In the early days of a baby’s life, parents do not need to bathe their child very often – just a few times a week. In the beginning, you…
Newborns do not have long stretches of sleep. This means parents are usually not getting long stretches of sleep. Creating an environment that optimizes your newborn’s sleep is essential. This can mean the difference between getting a few hours of sleep or not getting any sleep at all. Here are the top recommendations from experts…
Sleep is a critical element in overall physical health. During sleep, the heart and blood vessels make any necessary repairs. It allows for better concentration and productivity as well as more energy for physical activities including exercise. So, how long should newborns sleep? The answer is, most of the day. Until they are about 3…