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.
Penicillin Allergies in Kids: Myths, Facts, and Why De-Labeling Matters
Many children labeled with penicillin allergies aren’t truly allergic. Learn the facts, bust the myths, and find out how to clarify your child’s allergy status.
Vitamin D Supplementation for Newborns: 5 Expert Tips for Success
Learn why vitamin D supplementation for newborns is crucial, how much your baby needs, and safe ways to ensure healthy development from the very beginning.
Top 5 Strategies for Coping with Infantile Colic
Infantile colic is stressful—but you’re not alone. These top coping strategies offer practical relief, supported by expert guidance and real-life experience.
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.
Soothing Touch: Exploring Infant Massage Benefits for Baby and Parent
Infant massage is a joyful blend of tradition and science. Explore infant massage benefits, how to get started, and how it helps both baby and parent bond deeply.
Baby Formula Shortages
From the American Academy of Pediatrics: Updated 5/19: Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there have been significant shortages of infant formulas in stores. Current shortages have been largely caused by supply chain issues and the recent recall of several baby formula products over concerns about … Read more
Bringing Baby Home: How to Prepare for the Arrival of Your Newborn
From American Academy Pediatrics: One of the most cautious drives you’ll ever take is the one bringing your baby home with you. Newborns look and feel fragile, and they represent a new of world of uncertainty. Here’s what you need … Read more
Simple Ways to Entertain & Boost Your Baby’s Development at Home
From American Academy Pediatrics: During social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, you may be looking for new ways to entertain and play with your young child. Thankfully, all you need is loving attention and some basic household items. Try these time-tested … Read more
Probiotics in Infant Formula
From American Academy Pediatrics: Probiotics” (meaning “for life”) is a word you may see when shopping for infant formula and supplements. Some formulas are fortified with these probiotics, which are types of live bacteria. Doctors may also recommend probiotic drops or powders … Read more
Colic Relief Tips for Parents
From American Academy Pediatrics: Does your infant have a regular fussy period each day when it seems you can do nothing to comfort her? This is quite common, particularly between 6:00 p.m. and midnight—just when you, too, are feeling tired … Read more
Inclined Sleepers and Other Baby Registry Items to Avoid
From American Academy Pediatrics: Having a baby is an incredibly exciting time! Many parents set up baby registries for items that they believe their baby will need. However, it’s important to know that some popular products are unnecessary and can … Read more
Food Allergy Reactions
From American Academy of Pediatrics: How do I know if my child has a food allergy? A food allergy happens when the body reacts against harmless proteins found in foods. The reaction usually happens shortly after a food is eaten. Food … Read more
Breastfeeding During the COVID-19 Pandemic
From American Academy of Pediatrics: Breastfeeding can offer many perks, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can even breastfeed if you test positive for COVID-19 or are not fully vaccinated, as long as you take extra safety precautions to protect … Read more
Are holiday gatherings OK during the COVID-19 pandemic?
From American Academy of Pediatrics: For many families, the holidays are about getting together with relatives and friends. But as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, gatherings with people outside your household continue to be risky this holiday season. Public health experts say that … Read more
11 Common Conditions in Newborns
From American Academy of Pediatrics: Some physical conditions are common during the first couple of weeks after birth. If you notice any of the following in your baby, contact your pediatrician. Abdominal distension Most babies’ bellies normally stick out, especially … Read more
Newborns and COVID-19
From American Academy Pediatrics: Congratulations on the birth of your new baby! And kudos for getting fully immunized against COVID-19 during your pregnancy. This protects you—and also passes along protective antibodies that may reduce your baby’s risk of COVID-19 infection. … Read more
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
How to Calm a Fussy Baby: Tips for Parents & Caregivers
From the American Academy of Pediatrics; Here are ways you can try to comfort a crying baby. It may take a few tries, but with patience and practice you’ll find out what works and what doesn’t for your baby. Swaddle your baby in … 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
Tips for Coping with a New Baby During COVID-19
From: The American Academy of Pediatrics: All babies cry. Most babies cry a lot from two weeks to two months of age. Some cry more than others, and some cry longer than others. For many new parents, crying is one of the … 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
Infant Sleep Positioners are NOT SAFE
Sleep Positioners have been advertised as a way to reduce reflux symptoms and prevent flat heads from back sleeping, but they have never been proven to help in any way. Unfortunately, now we have data that actually shows them to … Read more
