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Baby Registry Essentials: What I Wish I Had Put on my Baby Registry

A Pediatric Doctor’s Expert Opinion Having a baby can be overwhelming, but creating your baby registry does not need to be. Here are baby registry essentials, the best options available that have been used and loved by a pediatric physician, what more could you ask? This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you…

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Doctor’s Tips for Feeding Children

Feeding children can be intimidating and anxiety provoking. Here are some tips that I wish my patients knew about feeding their children! Each food group has it’s own tips and tricks to introduce the flavors, and textures, in a safe and appetizing way. FRUIT Many children naturally love fruits. With the juicy sweet qualities they…

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Amazon Essentials: Doctor Recommended Amazon Must Haves

There are so many options out there, here are my absolute favorite Amazon essentials for baby, you, and your family. Amazon Essentials for Baby: Baby Wipes: Bets & Emy is the absolute best brand I have found. Gentle and effective. Plus once baby grows they are my favorite make-up remover cloths. BETS & EMY American-Mom…

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SAFE BABY SLEEP

If you have one priority during the early years of childhood, it should be to provide a safe sleep environment. To decrease the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome certain guidelines need to be followed. Here is a list of safe baby sleep tips: Always place your baby flat on their back.  Only let baby…

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Managing Life After Miscarriage; You are Not Alone

When we decided to have our first baby, things worked like clockwork. We conceived in just a few short months and aside from significant morning sickness, the pregnancy was perfect. I never imagined trying to give Luke a sibling would bring me to such a difficult place. If you have been following my story, you…

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Which Baby Monitor Would a Pediatrician Buy? Owlet (with LIMITED TIME OFFER)

The greatest nightmare a parent has is losing their child. As a doctor I have witnessed the tragic loss of too many children. The loss of a child is heartbreaking and something no person can prepare for. I knew before my son was born that I would need a baby monitor to would alert me…

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