7 Essential Tips for Using a Breast Pump Effectively
New to using a breast pump? This guide walks you through how to choose the right pump, build a routine, and store milk safely—all while giving yourself grace.
5 Breastfeeding Myths Busted: What Every New Parent Should Know
Many breastfeeding myths can lead to confusion or doubt. Learn the truth about milk supply, pain, and feeding frequency so you can breastfeed with confidence.
Breastfeeding on Demand: Why It Works and How to Read Your Baby’s Cues
Breastfeeding on demand empowers you to follow your baby’s cues and nourish them when they need it—no clocks, no guilt. Here’s why it works and how to start.
Top 8 Baby Safety Tips for the First Year: Simple, Smart, and Life-Saving
Learn 8 essential baby safety tips from pediatric experts to prevent common injuries in the first year of life. From safe sleep to car seats and baby-proofing, this guide helps you stay one step ahead.
The Rainbow of Breast Milk: What Different Colors Mean
From green to rusty orange, breast milk comes in a rainbow of colors. Explore the meaning behind each shade, what’s normal, and when to reach out to your provider.
CDC Breast Milk Storage Guidelines: Ultimate Parent’s Guide
This comprehensive guide helps parents understand CDC breast milk storage guidelines to ensure breast milk stays nutritious and safe for their baby.
Signs of Feeding Difficulties in a 1 Month Old
From the American Academy of Pediatrics; The following are some possible warning signs of feeding problems, and should be discussed with your pediatrician. Too Much Feeding: If bottle-fed, the baby is consuming more than 4 to 6 ounces (120 to 180 … Read more
Starting Solid Foods
From the American Academy of Pediatrics; Rice, oatmeal, or barley? What infant cereal or other food will be on the menu for your baby’s first solid meal? Have you set a date? At this point, you may have a plan … Read more
Revised Solid Food Recommendations
Recently the recommendations for what & when we serve infants as they are starting solid foods have changed drastically. The major change involves the importance of earlier introduction of potentially allergenic foods in order to REDUCE the risk of food … Read more
It Gets Better
Sometimes we have just a great story that’s worth sharing. One of our moms, Erin, a patient of Dr. Wagner, was kind enough to provide this blog entry to encourage moms of babies that have a rough start – the … Read more
Infant Reflux: Just Messy or a Real Malady?
Infant reflux is one of the most common causes for concern for new parents. Most people are familiar with the fact that babies tend to spit up with some regularity and that this is, for the large part, completely normal. … Read more
Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables
Why is it better to eat fruits and vegetables that are in season? It’s better for your health, your wallet, and the environment. Foods that are aren’t seasonal have to be brought in from places where they are in-season. This … Read more
