Helping parents nurture healthy babies

Blog Entries April 2010

by Kate Kahn -

File this one under, "it just goes to show, there's an app for everything!"  Now there are several aimed at helping you make it through those first few months with a new baby all the way through toddler-hood! 

How often have you tried to get your baby to smile and hold that smile while you click away?  Well, now...

by Barbara Dehn -

According to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control, (CDC),
fewer women are breastfeeding at their baby's 6 month birthday.  In 
fact over three-quarters of women use formula. Even fewer women are able to 
breastfeed for 12 months.  The report also found that women believe 
that...

by Kate Kahn -

Vitamin D: It's crticial for a child's development.  It's good for healthy bone development and immune systems.  Vitamin D deficiency can put people at risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and more, later in life.   But a...

by Barbara Dehn -

I saw a new mom the other day with a 7 month old at home. This was a 
follow up visit and we had an opportunity to talk about some new 
strategies she tried recently to help her juggle all the demands on 
her time.  Her husband is now on his 3rd deployment in Iraq.  She 
works in a hair...

by Kate Kahn -

No doubt you've heard or read about the latest study published in the journal Pediatrics,...

by Kate Kahn -

Many new moms who want to feed their babies breastmilk but can't, often buy breastmilk from a milk bank.  There are 11 human milk banks in the U.S. and one in Canada (three more are on the way).  But there's a shortage of breast milk donations.  The Centers for Disease Control...

by Barbara Dehn -

Is your baby breastfeeding but still seems hungry?  Is your baby 
bottle feeding with formula but you want to add a little breastmilk 
for the benefits?  Let’s talk about “topping off”.  If your baby is 
breastfeeding but not gaining enough weight despite all of your ...