About: Lindsay Whitcomb, Manager of Health Information Delivery at the March of Dimes and Nana to 5, giving you healthy tips for a happy baby.
Location: White Plains, NY
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Starting solids? Give your baby one new food at a time and wait 2 to 3 days before starting another, giving time to check for a reaction.
Practice laps around the furniture pay off. Most toddlers go from shaky first steps to confidently walking in a matter of days.
Babies who are born prematurely often have two ages: chronological and adjusted. When do they catch up? http://t.co/DROtVFau
Dealing with tantrums. Remaining calm when your little one's volcanic temper erupts is best. http://t.co/M3Tiz7nd
Babies are different – some will have 2 BMs a day, others 1 every other day. The important thing is the stool must have a soft consistency.
Children exposed to secondhand smoke are at increased risk of SIDS, ear infections, colds, pneumonia, bronchitis, severe asthma, headaches….
It's not as easy as falling off a log. Here are some practical tips for breastfeeding: http://t.co/wT5VZbVJ
Remember to reserve special time alone with older sibs. Lunch with Mom, a sled ride with Dad, reading a favorite book before bed.
All babies are beautiful, especially yours. Happy Valentine's Day!
ROP is an abnormal growth of blood vessels in the eye. It occurs in babies born before 32 weeks of pregnancy. http://t.co/Uep9S4ng
Did you know that more boys than girls are left-handed? Both my dad & husband are… and so is one sister. Not me. You?
The baby fat that makes your baby so cute & cuddly will gradually disappear during the preschool years.
About 1 in 5 babies holds his breath at one time or another. Breath holding is most common between 6 mos and 4 yrs. http://t.co/L6FjbTfo
Boy or girl, blond or redhead. Fraternal twins are no more similar genetically than are any other two siblings.
@rania979 Thanks for the RTs. We appreciate them.
Never heat breastmilk in a microwave. It can cause hot spots that can scald the baby's mouth. Ouch!
Even with the sun shining, the temperature, especially if it's windy, can quickly freeze little faces, fingers & toes. http://t.co/Wf31zKIp
@Chillibg @chillibg Yep, while Mama may not be their first word, it sure is one that they never forget! :o)
@PaperElephantCo Hey, thanks for the RT!
Many babies say Da-Da first. Sorry moms. But it's not a sign of favoritism, just an easy consonant to pronounce. Feel better?
