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Even if you’re a seasoned pro, sometimes having a lactation consultant weigh in if feeding issues come up can be helpful. Finding a lactation consultant who meets your needs can help ensure that you and your baby can have the best possible breastfeeding outcome. What a Lactation Consultant Does The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a baby’s life, followed by continued breastfeeding (along with the introduction of complementary foods) until the baby is at least 2 years old....

Fluoridated tap water can also help prevent tooth decay, and this is another reason to introduce extra water into a baby’s diet, especially if they are breastfeeding. You can also prepare iron-fortified infant formula with fluoridated water. Before 6 months, the average healthy baby doesn’t need any extra water or fluoride. So if not breastfeeding, use water that has been purified, deionized, demineralized, distilled, or filtered by reverse osmosis to get rid of fluoride to prepare formula....

Overview While wheat is on the big eight list of food allergies, it tends to affect adults more than young children. Pediatricians and allergists once thought that delaying a baby’s exposure to allergenic foods, including wheat, could help prevent allergies. However, current advice is actually the opposite, with some research showing that there is a somewhat increased risk of wheat allergy if grains are introduced after six months: “Delaying exposure until after six months was associated with an increased risk of wheat allergy, not a protective effect,” researchers wrote in the journal Pediatrics....

When to Get Extra Breastfeeding Help If you experience any of the following 12 problems, call your doctor or lactation consultant as soon as possible to address the issue. You Had Difficulty Breastfeeding Another Child If you’ve tried breastfeeding in the past and it hasn’t gone smoothly, it can be stressful to think about trying again. You may be worried that you’ll run into the same issues, which is understandable. However, it’s still possible to breastfeed successfully this time around....

When you hear those sounds coming from your child’s room, however, it’s a different story. And while occasional snoring isn’t typically cause for concern in little ones, heavy or labored breathing on a regular basis may be a sign of something else going on—namely pediatric obstructive sleep apnea. Here, learn when you may need to worry about your child’s snoring, plus everything you need to know about pediatric obstructive sleep apnea....

Tummy time is exactly what it sounds like. You place your baby down on their belly, on a safe surface, and let them flex their muscles. Tummy time helps strengthen your baby’s trunk and neck muscles, and is a great opportunity for play and bonding. It’s natural that you may have questions about why tummy time is important, how to do it, and what to do if your baby is resistant to it....

The fact is, even though your baby requires a lot of energy and attention, the tasks of infant care are pretty basic (at least in the beginning). Feeding, diapering, and snuggling comprise the majority of baby-care duties in the early days. Sometimes this can feel like a hamster wheel of tedious repetition. Plus, infants spend up to 17 hours a day sleeping. Chained to the house with a conked-out kiddo, many moms find themselves wondering what to actually do all day....

But many pregnant people are surprised to find that their baby bump makes an appearance a bit earlier in their second pregnancy—sometimes several weeks earlier than before! Still, you may be wondering when you can expect it to happen, why this happens, and if it ever indicates a medical issue worth investigating. When Do You Usually Begin to Show During Your Second Pregnancy? “I remember I was only 10 weeks pregnant when a friend ran up to me in Whole Foods and yelled, ‘congratulations!...

If your child completed the Moderna primary series (two shots) at least two months ago, they can get a Moderna bivalent booster.If they are still in the process of getting their three Pfizer primary series shots, the third one will be a bivalent booster.If they have completed the three-shot Pfizer series, they do not need a booster yet. This is great news. However, many parents have questions and concerns about the safety of these vaccines and if they are right for their child....

What’s in a Grandparent Name? Any grandparent who has ever struggled with choosing a grandparent name will enjoy You Can Call Me Hoppa! by Lauren Charpio. The book contains around three hundred grandparent names divided into categories such as “Traditional Titles,” “Cultural Appellations” and “Perfectly Personal.” Of course, grandchildren sometimes have something to say about what they will call their grandparents. One grandfather who had decided to be called “Pop Pop” ended up being called “BopBop,” won over in part by the cute little dance his granddaughter would do when she said it....

Mommy Week Ashley, the creator of Mommy Week, combines fun, vibrant pictures with entertaining and educational content. Whether you’re looking for recipes, DIY activities, family or healthy living information, you won’t be disappointed. She also writes a lot of blog posts about how to be realistic with technology and kids. With posts like, “How to Change the Narrative With Your Kids Surrounding Device Usage” and “5 Digital Tech Mantras We’re Adopting in 2020,” you’ll see how this mom is navigating screen time in a healthy way with her family....

The challenge is selecting just the right Christmas movie. After all, everyone has their favorites. Whether it’s “Miracle on 34th Street,” “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “The Nutcracker,” “Frosty the Snowman,” or even “Elf,” there are hundreds of Christmas movies to choose from. (Some would even argue that “Die Hard” is a Christmas movie!) So, if you’re having a hard time choosing this holiday season, we have curated a list of our top 10 picks....

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) encourages frequent position changes that don’t interfere with maternal and fetal monitoring and that are not contraindicated by complications. In some cases, a baby may respond poorly to certain positions. If that happens, you will need to try something different. For instance, the standard supine (back-lying) position has known adverse effects, like fetal heart deceleration. It’s hard to know how your body or your baby will respond to positions in labor, so trying out a variety of different things is a good idea....

A traditional Russian name is typically made up of a first name, a middle name or patronymic name, and a family name. A given name is one given at birth or in the event of a name change. A patronymic name is usually a name that comes from the father or a paternal relative. Most Russians have all three names. When speaking to a person who is older than you or in a position of authority, you might be required to use their first and patronymic names....

This time will be filled with new experiences, new symptoms, and more prenatal visits. Your Baby’s Development at 28 Weeks At 28 weeks pregnant, a baby typically measures about 10 inches (25.4 centimeters) from the top of their head to the bottom of their buttocks (known as the crown-rump length), and baby’s height is over 14 inches (36.1 centimeters) from the top of their head to their heel (crown-heel length)....

Once you have clearly defined goals, you can plan each piece of your event to enhance and accomplish your intended aims. You’re also likely to attract more enthusiastic volunteers, supporters, and attendees if they understand and can get excited about the purpose of the event. Plus, a focused, organized event is bound to be more fun and less stressful for all involved. School Fundraising Carnivals can be good fundraising events to provide money for a number of goals for schools....

Your Baby’s Development at 40 Weeks At 40 weeks, a baby is about 14 1/4 inches (36.3 centimeters) from the top of their head to the bottom of their buttocks (known as the crown-rump length), and baby’s height may stretch over 20 inches (51.7 centimeters) from the top of their head to their heel (crown-heel length). This week, baby might weigh close to 8 pounds (3617 grams). Which Trimester? Third trimester How Many Weeks to Go?...

Reasons Kids Get Kicked Out of Daycare Every situation is unique, but theses are the top reasons why kids are asked to leave a daycare program. Complaints About Your Child Not all young children thrive in a group setting. Daycare may be very overwhelming for some and bring out some undesirable behaviors. All parents have the right to have their child in a positive environment that allows kids the ability to grow socially and academically and be free from stress or bodily harm....

But sometimes, children can be scared of objects or situations that don’t actually pose a threat—for example, a fear of public speaking or monsters lurking under their beds. This anxiety can prevent them from doing things they’d like to do (like trying out for the soccer team). The way you respond to your child’s anxiety will make a big difference in how they learn to cope with anxious feelings. Below are eight strategies that can help an anxious child learn to deal with their uncomfortable feelings....