Also called colic, understanding the PURPLE period of crying will set parents’ minds at ease Babies often cry. Indeed, some babies seem to cry a lot and nothing helps. During this phase of a baby’s life, they can cry for […]
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Preventing food allergies
Here’s how to separate fact from fiction, writes Dr. Paul Roumeliotis In the past, it was recommended that parents wait until babies were older than one year before feeding them certain highly allergenic foods, like eggs, fish, or berries, especially […]
Spit up got you down?
Not to worry, writes Dr. Paul Roumeliotis – infant regurgitation is very common Spitting up, or regurgitation, is very common during a baby’s first few months of life. About 40 percent of normal, healthy babies spit up, usually right after […]
‘My child is always sick’
The average child attending daycare will be sick a dozen times in the first year Typically, as kids begin school or daycare, parents notice that their child is seemingly always sick. This is a very common complaint, and in […]
Choking hazards are everywhere
Prevention is best when it comes to choking and safety Babies and young children can choke on virtually any object. Tragically, children have died from choking on things such as small balls, tiny toys, balloons, and plants. Babies and […]
Good sleep habits start at birth
Sleep problems – the most common complaints of new parents – should be addressed early, says Dr. Paul Roumeliotis On average, most newborns sleep about 16.5 hours per day, but some may sleep as little as nine hours, and […]
Preparing for baby’s arrival
Baby proof your vehicle and your house before bringing the new arrival home It’s never too early to consider your child’s safety. Injuries are rarely accidents, in the sense that most injuries are preventable. Make your environment safer by removing […]
Seeing red
Diaper rash, or diaper dermatitis, is caused by prolonged exposure to wet or soiled diapers. The urine’s wet consistency causes the skin to be tender and become irritated or inflamed. Diaper rash can occur with snug-fitting diapers, either disposable […]
Protecting baby from whooping cough
(Photo of Dr. Paul Roumeliotis) Recent Canadian and American guidelines recommend that all pregnant women receive the pertussis vaccine during every pregnancy even if they have previously received this vaccine. This is to prevent whooping cough infection in the mother, […]
Avoid giving fruit juice to children, experts say
Parents may be surprised to hear that 100 percent fruit juice has the same potential harmful effects as soft drinks A study published in the journal Pediatric Obesity in 2015 concluded that children who regularly consumed 100 percent fruit juice […]