Babies
RotaTeq Vaccine Prevents Diarrhea in ChildrenThe RotaTeq vaccine is recommended as part of routine childhood immunization in the U.S.Babies
Can an Infant Be Given a Variety of Formulas?There is no medical reason why a healthy infant cannot take a variety of infant formulas, but there are a few issues to consider.Babies
Autistic Four-Year-Old Still Using BottleCertain situations may warrant keeping a four-year-old on a bottle.Babies
When Can an Infant Sleep on Her Belly?When a baby can get onto her belly by herself, it's okay for her to sleep that way.Babies
Adding Cereal to Baby FormulaAdding cereal to a bottle to help a baby sleep is a myth.Babies
Going to the Doctor's AloneOur expert believes that age 12 is too young to go to the doctor alone, particularly for a physical.Babies
Should I Stop Breast-Feeding?The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for <B>at least</B> 12 months.Babies
Eleven-Month-Old Hasn't Cut TeethThe first tooth usually erupts (come through the gums) between 5 to 7 months, although it can be as early as 3 months and as late as 15 months. At 11 months of age, you need not worry that your nephew has not cut any teeth.Babies
Infant Won't Take NapsPaying attention to an infant's cues (for example, waiting until he seems tired) and keeping to certain routines with naps can be helpful in getting him to nap.Babies
Sharing a BedYou'll find differing opinions on the appropriateness of a child sleeping in his mother's bed.Babies
How Many Hours Can A Baby Sleep Without Feeding? Expert advice from a leading pediatrician and pediatric sleep consultant on when it is safe for babies to miss a night feed.Elisa CinelliBabies
Iron Supplement Is Causing ConstipationA mother asks if there is any way to give her daughter supplemental iron and combat constipation at the same time.Babies
Wean from Formula to Soy Milk or Whole Milk?A mother wants to know whether soy milk is preferable to whole cow's milk.Babies
Immunizations and SIDSA mother asks whether there is no link between immunizations and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).Babies
Constipation and IronDoes the iron that is in infant formulas cause constipation?Babies
Infant Has Flat HeadLearn about the connection between sleeping position and a flat head in babies.Babies
Are Extra Doses of Vaccines Harmful?Learn whether it is harmful to give extra doses of the routine childhood vaccines, and how you can prevent that from happening. Dr. Shari Nethersole, a physician at the Boston Children's Hospital weighs in.Babies
Should a Two-Week-Old Sleep Through the Night?You should not even attempt to get a two-week-old infant to sleep through the night, but there are some things that will help her sleep.Babies
Soy Formula as Alternative to Breast MilkSoy formulas may be an appropriate alternative for full-term infants whose nutritional needs are not being met by breast-feeding or cow milk protein formulas.Babies
Infants in Car SeatsFind out how long a child should be kept in a rear-facing car seat.
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