Owlet Baby Monitor (device monitor): What every parent wants is a good night’s sleep! Hands down my favorite baby product, an absolute MUST HAVE! The Owlet Baby Monitor tracks your baby’s blood oxygen level and heart rate, then notifies you if they go out of range. This means you no longer have to wake up…
Today I became the member of a club I hoped never to join… my heart aches and I am filled with a mix of emotions: confusion, pain, anger, and longing cover me. Today it was confirmed I had a miscarriage. My body has betrayed me! Instead of nourishing my sweet baby to grow and thrive,…
Variety is key, in flavor, temperatures, and textures. Don’t be afraid of a little seasoning. Add a little Garlic, Tumeric, or Cinnamon to your recipes and help expand their palate. As soon as you see your baby has mastered the purée, start providing thicker and more textured foods. The goal is go offer solid table…
What is the first food I should give my baby? We are past the age of plain rice cereal, it offers very little nutritional value and can cause significant constipation. Instead consider avocado or squash as a first food. The key is soft purees that they can easily swallow. I do not recommend going directly…
Any big transition in your baby’s life can be stressful just as it is exciting. Moving from a purely liquid diet to one that includes solid foods is one of these times! As a physician and mother I would like to take this opportunity to calm your fears and reassure you through this transition. Just…
6-12mo toys— So much happens in this age range. Baby discovers the joys of banging objects together to make a sound and pushing fun things across the floor. Push cars: As mobility sky rockets, toys that encourage movement and safe exploration of their environment are ideal. Hand-held toys with wheels, such as push cars are…