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12/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
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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Marisa Frymire
Infant Health & Wellness
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9/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
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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Stacey Hatton
Infant Health & Wellness
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9/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
Many parents know that to help their child in math, they have to work through addition or subtraction problems, or that to help a child read, they need to read with their child. But the easiest way to help a baby learn is to play with him. Playtime is the best way to help a little one learn, and it helps you blow off steam as well!
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Jennifer Higgins
Infant and Toddler 0-2
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6/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
After spending 9 months developing and changing in your womb, your baby is here and ready to meet the world. Now…what new skills will your baby learn in her first year and when can you expect them?
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Sara Keenan
Infant and Toddler 0-2
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6/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
One comment in particular touches my heart: “Oh, I would love to adopt a child, but my husband doesn’t feel the same.” This always strikes me as a bit sad and reminds me how fortunate I am to have married my darling husband, who continually amazes me with the sparkly gold his heart is made of.
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The Hahn Family
Infant and Toddler 0-2
Adoption
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6/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
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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Stacey Hatton
Infant Health & Wellness
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6/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
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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Christa Hines
Infant Health & Wellness
Cord Blood Banking
Cord Blood
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3/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
Raising a child that can entertain him or herself is perhaps one of the greatest challenges of being a parent early on. Obviously, we have to be there for our children constantly. But being there too much can be detrimental both to a child’s need to develop skills and a parent’s need for a break. Striking a balance in which you spend some time exclusively focused on your child and some time allowing your child to play alone is key.
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Kate Meadows
Infant and Toddler 0-2
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3/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
When people think of genetic disorders, Down Syndrome, Cystic Fibrosis and Sickle Cell are usually the first to come to mind because they are so common. However, another genetic disorder just as prevalent is not nearly as well known: Turner’s Syndrome. When our daughter’s pediatrician informed us that our beautiful 6-week-old had Turner’s Syndrome, my husband and I were among the many adults who had never heard of it.
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Heather Vaughan
Infant and Toddler 0-2
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3/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
Teething Tips from Dental Experts.
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Stacey Hatton
Infant and Toddler 0-2
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3/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
Is your baby getting enough time on his tummy each day? If she’s between the ages of 2 and 4 months old and holding up her head, it’s tummy time!
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Gina Klein
Infant and Toddler 0-2
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3/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
Cynthia Jacobsen, Ph.D., has studied the topic of language development for decades. A speech pathologist, she’s the director of the hearing and speech department at Kansas City’s Children’s Mercy Hospital. “There’s a very rapid growth spurt of speech and language between about a year and a half and age 5,” Jacobsen explains. Parents who converse regularly with their children give them an edge, helping them practice their speech and build larger vocabularies. A child whose speech is developing normally should be understandable about 80 percent of the time. At some point, though, a child may develop a stutter.
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Claire M. Caterer
Infant and Toddler 0-2
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12/15/2010 12:00:00 AM
Once your little one begins to toddle around outdoors and in public places, it’s time to buy the first pair of “real” shoes. Shoes protect little feet outdoors and on hazardous surfaces.
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Tisha Foley
Infant and Toddler 0-2
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12/15/2010 12:00:00 AM
Separation anxiety can rear its head almost overnight, and though the timing can vary from child to child, it typically begins around 8 months of age. While completely normal, it’s a stage that most parents would rather skip. But as part of a healthy development, experts say that most infants and toddlers exhibit at least one phase of it.
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Gina Klein
Infant and Toddler 0-2
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12/15/2010 12:00:00 AM
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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Victoria Pressley
Infant Health & Wellness
TopPicks
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9/15/2010 12:00:00 AM
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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Tisha Foley
Infant Health & Wellness
Solid foods for Baby
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9/15/2010 12:00:00 AM
If you are trying to save money as you prepare for your baby’s arrival, or just don’t want your house overrun with baby gear, you may be wondering what is ESSENTIAL for your new baby. Here are the top five “must have” items recommended by the real experts…Kansas City moms and dads!
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Sara Keenan
Infant and Toddler 0-2
Baby Gear
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Must Have Baby Gear
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9/15/2010 12:00:00 AM
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children under two watch no television and that children two and older watch no more than one to two hours of television a day. Once I started letting Elliott watch television, I realized just how easy it was to exceed that recommendation. Over time, though, I was able to come up with a few strategies for limiting his screen time.
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Carrie Allison
Infant and Toddler 0-2
TV
Television
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6/15/2010 12:00:00 AM
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Lucinda Kennaley
Infant and Toddler 0-2
Poetry
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6/15/2010 12:00:00 AM
Choosing to breastfeed your baby is an intensely personal decision, a decision that should not be made without an understanding of the valuable benefits breast milk can provide for you and your infant. After all, the benefits don’t stop when your child is weaned.
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Julie Steed
Infant and Toddler 0-2
Nursing
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