The peak age for gas discomfort for children is 3 to 6 weeks. The extra gas usually comes from swallowing air, which may lead to crying, which may lead to swallowing more air.
Usually, the peak age for crying is about 6 weeks old, so there is light at the end of the tunnel. After all of the emotions of pregnancy and anticipating a baby, this crying period can be overwhelming for parents. Different babies respond to...
There have been a few studies suggesting that yogurt helps eczema and other similar conditions. The beneficial bacteria in yogurt seem to help by bringing the immune system to a good, middle level of alertness. It boosts immunity if it is low, and...
When kids are not growing as fast as expected, there are several reasons their growth may be slow. They may not be getting enough calories in or they may not be absorbing all of the calories they take in, or they may be burning more calories than...
The main reason that people recommend against feeding right before sleep is to protect the teeth from cavities, but cavities from nighttime nursing develop very, very slowly.
There are many infant formulas, and infant baby foods, that are supplemented with DHA and ARA. The FDA is still encouraging formula makers and scientists to keep studying the potentially beneficial effects of adding DHA and ARA to infant formulas.
There are several reasons a child could develop mild diarrhea from a formula based on cow's milk. There could be an intolerance to one of the proteins or perhaps, rarely, to the lactose.
If there is a question of immune deficiency, I like waiting longer. Otherwise, once kids have reached age 1, they are at dramatically lower risk for infant botulism (the reason we avoid honey in infants).
With sunburn or any other burn, there can be ongoing damage as long as the skin is hot, so cooling off is wise, such as in a lukewarm bath. Some dermatologists recommend cold milk on the skin to help soothe the pain.
Kids can certainly grow well without meat. They do need protein, but there are plenty of non-meat sources. If kids get 12 to 16 ounces of milk per day, then about 2 ounces more of high-protein food should be plenty Yogurt is one good, high-protein...
Sterile pyuria is a condition in which white blood cells are present in the urine without bacteria growing on the culture. In this condition, white blood cells are present in the absence of infection or proven infection. Cllick here to read more...
In general, soy formulas tend to produce firmer stools than other formulas, so they can be a great choice during a bout with diarrhea. In fact, there is a soy formula called Isomil DF that I think is a particularly nice formula during diarrhea...
Usually there is a well-baby visit at about 9 months. One of the main reasons for this one is to assess this kind of gross motor development and to see where babies are on finding ways to move across the floor.
My baby won't sleep unless she is swaddled, but then she fights to get her arms out and wakes herself up. She is 3 months old. Should I still be swaddling her? Click here to read Dr. Greene's response.
Not long ago, 9 months or even 6 months was considered a good age to switch from breast milk or formula to cow's milk. What factors have caused a change in this recommendation? Click here to find out.
All kids throw some fits at some time. Those who continue are getting something out of them. It might be attention, coddling, or even just a chance to express rage. Receiving different responses in her two different settings makes it much more...
The muscular dystrophies are a group of illnesses that share several things in common. They are all, first and foremost, muscle diseases as opposed to brain or nerve diseases.
You can make a difference! The FDA is considering a proposal to require nutrition information on menus, so that people will know what they are getting when they order a kids meal, an entrée, or a dessert. The restaurant industry is generally...
