It’s what every parent wants: a healthy baby boy or girl. Tragically, for many Americans of new children, that’s not the case. One of the most frightening afflictions affecting newborns is gastroschisis, a condition that involves the baby’s intestinal tract being outside the child’s body at the time of birth. For parents of children with […]
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When we think of massage therapy, we think of it mostly as a way to soothe our aching adult muscles whether we’re lifting boxes all day or staring at a computer screen in an office. While massage is a great drug-free way to manage pain and improve range of motion, it also has benefits for […]
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As an adult, your doctor or dentist has probably told you that you need to get certain checkups regularly to maintain optimal health. These exams include physicals from time to time, including a prostate exam for men by the age of 40, and a pap test for women starting at age 21. Well, your toddler […]
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Swaddling is an age-old practice that involves wrapping a blanket snugly around baby to limit their movement and (hopefully) lull them to sleep. The idea is that it mimics the safety and comfort of a mother’s womb. However, just because swaddling has been practiced for eons, it doesn’t mean we’re not learning new things about […]
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It’s not really a problem to coax your baby to sleep in the first six months or so. After all, they’re falling asleep in the middle of a feeding in many cases. However, once baby starts wearing toddler shoes, it can become more difficult to get them to close their eyes for more than a […]
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From water temperature, to the type of cleaning products, to frequency, your baby will have the healthiest skin if you learn what it needs and what it doesn’t need. Here are six things to know about bathing your newborn or toddler.
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