Mon 29 Dec 2008
After all the holiday travel and visiting with countless relatives many babies and toddlers end up with a post Christmas cold. It is wonderful to see everyone and have fun with the extended family, however, at this time of year there is always someone in the family who brings the unwanted (and uninvited) cold [Read the rest]
Thu 23 Oct 2008
Flu season is upon us, again. (I know you probably feel like we just finished with the last flu season!!) And you know what that means, flu shot time. If you children haven’t already received their yearly flu vaccine it is time to make an appointment.
The Center for Disease Control recommend that [Read the rest]
Mon 6 Oct 2008
It is a big step in the transition from baby to toddler, giving up those jars of baby food for some healthy grown-up food. For some babies it will be a breeze, for others a challenge. Either way it can be a lot of fun for you and your little one. You’ll [Read the rest]
Fri 3 Oct 2008
Circumcision rates are declining in the United States, though it remains a fairly common procedure. Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin on the end of the baby boy’s penis. There is no medical reason for a circumcision to be performed, however, parents may opt for the procedure due to religious, family, or [Read the rest]
Sat 9 Aug 2008
The umbilical cord that supplied your newborn with all the nutrients he needed while he was developing inside of you is pretty valuable even after your baby is born. The umbilical cord blood has been found to contain the same blood-forming stem cells as bone marrow. These blood-forming stem cells can be invaluable if your [Read the rest]
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