Parents, especially first-time parents, are not always prepared for the amount of crying they encounter the first few months. Every mom is going to have days when nothing she does will console her crying baby, and this is NORMAL. It has nothing to do with being a “good” or “bad” mom, let’s clear that myth up right away. Babies cry, and some more .... Read More
Short Answer- Looking forward to your baby's first year milestones? You should be. In the first twelve months your baby is going to grow and change at an astounding pace. Each month you will experience new and exciting developments! Parents often wonder if their baby is developing “normally” and reaching milestones as expected. It’s important to k.... Read More
Short Answer: Colic is uncontrollable crying in an otherwise healthy baby. It usually begins around week 2 or 3 and tapers off by 4 months. The Rule Of Threes Colic is not exactly a diagnosis, it’s more of a behavioral observation. Pediatricians generally use the "rule of threes" to determine colic: crying episodes that start when a baby is abou.... Read More
Short Answer: Nope. Babies are evolutionarily designed to be cute and cuddly so that you’ll pick them up and hold them. This won’t make them spoiled. Babies don’t cry to control you, they cry to communicate when they need something. Despite what you might think, babies aren’t complex enough creatures to be master manipulators (that comes with tod.... Read More
Short Answer: Yup. Green, brown, light yellow, and a seedy mustard color are all normal. The variations in the color of your baby’s bowel movement depends on whether they are drinking formula or breast milk. If it’s breast milk, the color may be different depending on whether it's fore-milk (milk at the beginning of a feeding) or hind milk (fro.... Read More
