When Alice from Science of Mom: The Heart and Science of Parenting (I love that, don’t you?) asked me to answer a few questions on the topic of infant sleep, SIDS, and bed-sharing as part of research for the sleep chapter of a parenting book she’s writing (which I can’t wait to read by the…
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Why does my baby hate tummy time?
This is a question I hear from parents of babies all the time. I know we should be doing tummy time, but every time I place him on this stomach, he just starts crying. I really think he hates it. Well, maybe…but maybe not. Sometimes us parents need to tweak our perspective a bit and…
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Lost in the parent shuffle
As I walk into the exam room, she’s already on the exam table. All 18 pounds of her. She’s grabbing her toes and has a wide smile on her face. Her mother and I exchange greetings and we begin discussing her growth and development. I shine the otoscope light for her to see. First into…
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Want me to sign a breastfeeding “waiver”? I have a letter for you first
With all the cheering from the breastfeeding sidelines in response to Mayor Bloomberg’s Latch On NYC initiative, I can’t help but relive my newborn days with my own babes. What would I do when faced with a well meaning nurse, educating me on the countless benefits of breastfeeding and then asking me to sign a…
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The real problem with overzealous breastfeeding advocacy
Mommy wars aside, I think you’d have to be living under a rock if you haven’t heard the enormous and real benefits of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is awesome on so many levels. Health of baby and mom alike. Both physical and emotional. But, what if it doesn’t work? What if you’re a mom (like me) who…
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From babies to teens: 5 car seat safety tips worth knowing
I’m a stickler when it comes to car seat safety. I figure, we’re in the car for so many hours out of our days, it’s best to be up to date on the latest safety recommendations. These are the top 5 tips I tell parents daily. A little preparation upfront and you can rest assured…
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In the blink of an eye
It’s true what they say… …accidents happen in the blink of an eye. They do. It’s cliche. But when it comes to children (toddlers in particular) and water, it’s tragically true. Already in our area, this past week has seen 1 toddler drown in their backyard pool and one in critical condition after falling into…
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