Category: Commentary

Foods to Avoid If You Are Breast-feeding

Breast milk is filled with nutrients for a growing infant, but what may be good for one baby may not be good for another, so it’s best to avoid the same foods and beverages you consumed when you were pregnant. It’s possible that the mercury in fish won’t hurt your...

Crab Crawling in Infants

Crab crawling is nothing to be alarmed about, it doesn’t necessarily mean that there is a cognitive or developmental problem when this is the only “problem” that is presenting itself. Some babies just learn mobility at different rates and styles. Some babies just go straight to walking without crawling at...

Should Toddlers Eat Pickles?

Pickles can be seen as slightly healthy since they are technically a vegetable, the problem is they are overloaded with sodium. Too much sodium can be bad for your toddlers kidneys and should only be used sparingly. They make a great snack in moderation since they do contain a lot...

Six Tips For Preparing To Breastfeed

There are several items to keep in mind when breastfeeding to make the process as smooth and helpful as possible for mother and child. First, one should research as to what normal behavior looks like. Second, your partner should be an active player in their support role. Third, one should come...