Elevated levels of toxic heavy metals have been found in popular baby food products. These heavy metals—including lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury—are chemical elements. They are found in soil that is used to grow food. Some areas have higher amounts of the toxins than others as a result of pesticide use and pollution. Exposure to […]
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6 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Giving Birth
I once did an interview with a mother of twins, who baffled me. She had given birth to twins naturally, without pain relief, and was hesitant about using the term “painful” when talking about the process. She was in labor for less than three hours, and she walked out of the delivery room with her babies.
This Is How to Get Your Baby to Sleep
A Mommybites reader asks Dr. Gina Lamb-Amato: My baby is having sleep problems – what can I do? Getting your baby to sleep can be challenging and stressful. Some babies go to sleep when you put them down and never have sleep issues. Some babies may not initially demonstrate trouble with sleeping, but will suddenly […]
This Is Why “W” Sitting Is Bad for Your Toddler
“W” sitting is a terrible position for your toddler and even extends through adolescence. This position is when he sits on the floor on his bottom with his legs out to the sides in the letter “W”.
Taking Care of Newborns during Cold, Flu and COVID-19 Season
Having a newborn during a pandemic is stressful, and any chance of being sick can be unnerving. Check out the answers to all COVID and newborn-related questions here!
5 Tips for Breastfeeding Success
While breastfeeding may come easy for some, it doesn’t for all moms. And no matter the journey or its length, nursing and pumping take tremendous amounts of time, energy and commitment. Here are five tips for successful breastfeeding to help aid you in the journey: Nurse as Soon as Possible After Birth. While nursing right […]
Look Who’s Talking: Language Development
Language has a huge impact on our children’s development. We must help develop their vocabulary at a young age.
7 All-Natural Ways to Deal with Baby Eczema
Eczema is an extremely common ailment for children and adults alike. Being a sufferer of eczema my entire life, I know firsthand how uncomfortable and irritating it can be.