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Common “first foods” for baby to try are simple rice cereals, oatmeal and pureed fruits and vegetables. Infants need to adjust to a new texture other than liquid, so remember that your baby may be resistant at first. A helpful rule of thumb is to allow several days between each new food item’s introduction. This allows baby to adjust to the new taste and texture. Introducing items one at a time also allows you to pinpoint the source of any potential allergic reaction (rash, diarrhea, etc.).
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When you first look at your newborn’s face, a parent only sees perfection. But then after you know your child is healthy and all body parts and digits are accounted for, details may start getting noticed and the questions start popping out. There are numbers of rashes and skin conditions that can worry even the seasoned parent, so it is a good idea to know what is normal for your infant and what deserves a call to your primary provider.
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A baby’s umbilical cord blood contains a rich supply of potentially life-saving stem cells that can treat leukemia, lymphoma and many other critical medical conditions. Uncertain of the future, but put off by the cost, many parents wrestle with the decision to bank their baby’s cord blood.
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Newborns are the trickiest little critters! They are so cute and smell so good…so why do they scare their parents so easily with every little movement and noise? Because…they are delicate, and their odd behaviors are a complete mystery to parents around the globe.
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The right pediatrician will keep your child healthy and you happy. The wrong pediatrician can wreak havoc on a new mom’s self-esteem. Follow this advice to find a doctor you can trust.
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How do you know exactly when to start your precious bundle on solids? The answer is … well, there is no correct answer. Each infant is unique, and there is no magical age. Pediatricians generally recommend waiting until the baby is at least four months old. Their digestive systems simply are not ready for solids until then.
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Do you miss the sun throughout the winter but in the summer months feel like you should live in a cave to protect your infant’s delicate skin from the sun? You are not alone in your frustration. A cave may not be necessary, but the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says that sun protection should begin in infancy and continue throughout life.
However, the AAD warns, “It may only take 15 minutes of midday summer sun to burn a fair-skinned (child).” Dr. Aundria Speropoulos, a pediatrician at Child Care Limited in Kansas City, MO, also warns parents, “Infant skin is more likely to burn in a short time. I have seen infants with second-degree burns (blisters) to their faces because the parent thought the baby would be safe on a cloudy day at a sibling’s soccer game.”
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SIDS is the number one cause of death among babies under 12 months, it is also important to know that we have a great resource in our own backyard. SIDS Resources, Inc., is a not-for-profit that provides free educational training as well as free supportive services to families after the loss of an infant. Parents, educators, childcare providers, hospitals and other such groups can receive classes. For more information visit www.SIDSResources.org or call 816.569.6956.
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If you and your children have never experienced thrush, you probably know someone who has. Common as it may be, it’s still an infection which must be addressed by a medical provider. Thrush is a yeast commonly found in our digestive systems, but an over-abundance can develop into an infection and be troublesome for baby and breastfeeding mothers.
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Infant massage is an effective and rewarding way to counteract these negative influences and take advantage of a baby’s highly developed sense of touch.
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Researchers have found that 15 to 20 percent of infants younger than 3 months old cry or fuss for more than 3 hours a day, and 50 percent cry or fuss for 2 hours a day. How should parents treat Colic? What are some helpful solutions?
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August 1st through 7th marks the 18th-annual World Breastfeeding Week. Since the celebration began nearly two decades ago, the body of research on the benefits of breastfeeding has been growing every day. For baby, these include an easier transition from womb to world, improved emotional and physical development, and protection from asthma, inflammatory bowel disease and some childhood cancers. For mom, breastfeeding can help with post-pregnancy weight loss and provides her with protection from breast cancer, ovarian cancer and osteoporosis.
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For mom, breastfeeding can help with post-pregnancy weight loss and provides her with protection from breast cancer, ovarian cancer and osteoporosis. In light of these benefits, many mothers strive to meet the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendation to breastfeed for at least a year. In order to achieve that milestone, I advise expectant moms to take the following steps:
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One mother's story of her daughter's cleft lip and medical care.
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Get to your child’s eye level and see the house from their view.
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Keep in mind that all babies develop differently.
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Your baby can actually give a gift to someone else.
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Your child needs you to help protect him starting at birth when his immune system is not yet fully developed and ready to fight infections. The immunization schedule is state-regulated in Kansas and Missouri.
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Selecting the best formula for your child is an overwhelming task for many new parents. Caroline Horton, mother of six, offers practical advice to simplify the process and help you choose what is best for your baby.
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