If your child has seasonal allergies (sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes), here are simple, natural ways to help them feel better: 1. Keep the Air Clean* Close windows on high-pollen days. Use an air conditioner or HEPA filter to trap allergens.* Dust and vacuum often with...
I have received so many messages with concerns about allergies here in New York so I have put together a list of products, based on age, that you may find helpful for your child suffering with itchy eyes and noses this season.It’s important to also...
In recent years, swaddling products designed to restrict a baby’s movement, such as those with Velcro or weighted features, have gained popularity. These aim to prevent the Moro (startle) reflex, a normal protective response in newborns that should not be suppressed. Such devices may eventually...
Introducing your baby to their first food other than breast milk or formula can be anxiety-inducing for first-time parents. What to feed her, when to feed her, and how—purées, pieces, baby-led weaning? As with every step of parenting, I aim to simplify new routines, which...
September to December is the “season of indulgence.” As a society, we quicken our pace, sleep less, indulge more in sweets, rich foods, and drinks, start jobs, go to school, and all traditional sports for kids begin. Fairs and festivals can crowd every weekend with...
When a parent reports that their child is a “picky eater,” I always follow up with a question about what they eat for breakfast. The answer is almost always, “Oh, she eats A LOT for breakfast!” In fact, many parents of toddlers report that their...