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Getting My Baby To Sleep

My baby is having sleep problems - what can I do? I say this as a pediatrician and mother: getting your baby to sleep can be wonderful at times, but can also be challenging and stressful. Some babies from the beginning go to sleep when you put them down to sleep and never have sleep issues. You can have a baby that was having no trouble with sleeping suddenly have problems going to sleep. Some babies have problems falling asleep while others cannot stay asleep. Other babies are exquisitely... read more

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How Much Sleep for Baby?

How Much Does My Baby Need to Sleep? All babies need to sleep - and how much depends upon their age and development. Also, each baby is unique so some babies require more sleep than others too. However, in general, they do need lots of sleep. Sleep is an important part of baby's growth and development. When first born and during the first month of life, they need around 16 to 18 hours of sleep total per day. They usually wake to feed every 1.5 to 2 hours and then fall back asleep until they... read more

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Baby Acne: Causes and Treatment Part 2

Can you go into more depth about what causes baby acne & how I can treat it? It is common for babies, especially when they are first born, to have an “acne type” rash over their faces. Baby acne usually is on the cheeks, forehead and chin. The acne seems to worsen when baby is crying or upset, too. Baby Acne treatment: 1. One of the best treatments for baby acne that I have found is putting some breast milk on the affected area for 15 minutes, which usually helps the rash resolve.... read more

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How Long Should I Swaddle My Baby?

You asked and you shall now receive. It’s only fair for us to share all of this stored up knowledge about a baby and what happens once the baby is born until they are no longer called a baby, but a toddler! We will now answer, in a very public forum, all of those burning questions about babies and those first 12 months. Monthly, we will tackle a commonly-asked-question from the point of view of a new parent. Chiming in to give her feedback will be an expert who has been there and done... read more

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Is Breastfeeding Easier the Next Time Around?

You asked and you shall now receive. It’s only fair for us to share all of this stored up knowledge about a baby and what happens once the baby is born until they are no longer called a baby, but a toddler! We will now answer, in a very public forum, all of those burning questions about babies and those first 12 months. Monthly, we will tackle a commonly-asked-question from the point of view of a new parent. Chiming in to give her feedback will be an expert who has been there and done... read more

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Questions to Ask At First Newborn Doctor Visit

You asked and you shall now receive. It’s only fair for us to share all of this stored up knowledge about a baby and what happens once the baby is born until they are no longer called a baby but a toddler! We now will answer, in a very public forum, all of those burning questions about babies and those first 12 months. Each Tuesday, we will tackle a commonly-asked-question from the point of view of a new parent. Chiming in to give her feedback will be an expert who has been there and done... read more

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Natural Baby Products

You asked and you shall now receive. It’s only fair for us to share all of this stored up knowledge about a baby and what happens once the baby is born until they are no longer called a baby but a toddler! We now will answer, in a very public forum, all of those burning questions about babies and those first 12 months. Each Tuesday, we will tackle a commonly-asked-question from the point of view of a new parent. Chiming in to give her feedback will be an expert who has been there and done... read more

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Baby Night Terrors?

You asked and you shall now receive. It’s only fair for us to share all of this stored up knowledge about a baby and what happens once the baby is born until they are no longer called a baby but a toddler! We now will answer, in a very public forum, all of those burning questions about babies and those first 12 months. Each Tuesday, we will tackle a commonly-asked-question from the point of view of a new parent. Chiming in to give her feedback will be an expert who has been there and done... read more

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