What Are the Major Motor Milestones and When Should Baby Master Them?
Mommas are constantly told not to compare our babies to others. Indeed, every baby learns and grows at their own, unique pace. Yet it...
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Is Bug Spray Dangerous? (And How to Apply It Properly)
Itchy bumps are a real bummer, and they're especially no fun on our little ones. Add the annoyance of scratching to the potential of...
Essential Vitamins: Not Enough, Just Right, or Too Much?
Helping our kiddos grow up healthy is a top priority for mommas, and providing proper nutrition is key. How can we ensure that our...
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Momma, PhD
Mar 14, 20222 min read
What Are the Major Motor Milestones and When Should Baby Master Them?
Mommas are constantly told not to compare our babies to others. Indeed, every baby learns and grows at their own, unique pace. Yet it...
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Momma, PhD
Aug 8, 20214 min read
Is Bug Spray Dangerous? (And How to Apply It Properly)
Itchy bumps are a real bummer, and they're especially no fun on our little ones. Add the annoyance of scratching to the potential of...
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Momma, PhD
Jul 22, 20214 min read
Essential Vitamins: Not Enough, Just Right, or Too Much?
Helping our kiddos grow up healthy is a top priority for mommas, and providing proper nutrition is key. How can we ensure that our...
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Momma, PhD
Jul 4, 20212 min read
4th of July PhinD: How Loud is Too Loud?
The rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air... it's time to celebrate America's birthday! This holiday comes with its share of fun...
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Momma, PhD
Jul 1, 20213 min read
Are There Toxins in My Baby's Food?
This question has been getting a lot of attention this year with the release of a concerning report from the US House Committee on...
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Momma, PhD
Jun 22, 20213 min read
How Tall Will My Baby Be?
While I can't provide a crystal ball to reveal the future (que sera, sera), science provides a variety of ways to estimate how tall our...
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Momma, PhD
Jun 14, 20213 min read
Dental Hygiene for Babies? (Plus Cavity Prevention Tips For All Ages)
The arrival of baby's chompers comes with excitement (big milestone!) and maybe some trepidation (please don't bite, baby!). It also...
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Momma, PhD
Jun 2, 20212 min read
How Can I Help Soothe My Teething Baby?
Teething is tough. While many of the more severe "teething" symptoms (such as diarrhea, vomiting, and fever) are not actually brought on...
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Momma, PhD
May 26, 20213 min read
What Are Normal Teething Symptoms?
Irritability and fever and drool, oh my! Ask most parents and they'll tell you that these symptoms add up to a teething baby, but what...
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Momma, PhD
May 19, 20214 min read
Is Sunscreen Safe for Babies?
Sun, sun, sun...here it comes! With summer on the horizon many of us are spending more time outdoors with our little ones. As a...
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Momma, PhD
May 12, 20213 min read
Can I Help Baby Learn to Talk?
Babies are constantly processing an incredible amount of information inside their adorable heads. In just a year, babies go from uttering...
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Momma, PhD
May 6, 20214 min read
Is It Safe to Lose Weight While Breastfeeding? (Plus Tips For Healthy Weight Loss)
Bringing a baby into the world means bringing on board some extra weight. If you've been stuck with those extra lbs long after baby's...
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Momma, PhD
Apr 27, 20213 min read
How Can I Maximize Pumping?
For whatever reason (going back to work, increasing your supply, letting dad feed baby while you get a massage...), you need to express...
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Momma, PhD
Apr 13, 20212 min read
Can I Increase My Milk Supply? (And How to Recognize When It's Necessary)
We have all heard that "Breast is Best", but what if we're struggling to breastfeed baby? Is there a way to increase milk production?...
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Momma, PhD
Apr 6, 20212 min read
How Can I Establish a Good Milk Supply?
Baby is on the way, and you're eager to start feeding up that bundle of adorableness. Are there measures you can take to produce enough...
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Momma, PhD
Apr 4, 20212 min read
Easter PhinD: Should I Give My Baby Sweets?
Humans are hardwired to enjoy fatty and sweet tastes because they are efficient sources of energy, which was hard to come by back in the...
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Momma, PhD
Mar 30, 20212 min read
Are There Proven Benefits to Baby Massage? (And How to Do It)
Baby massage: actually helpful or merely crunchy-granola hype? Short answer: believe the hype, baby massage has many proven benefits!...
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Momma, PhD
Mar 24, 20212 min read
Is Baby-Led Weaning Safe?
First off, you might be wondering: What is baby-led weaning? In contrast to the traditional spoon-feeding option, baby-led weaning allows...
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Momma, PhD
Mar 22, 20214 min read
Will Sleep Training Harm My Baby?
All mommas know how important sleep is, but we're also hardwired to respond to our baby's cries. If momma and baby are struggling to get...
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Momma, PhD
Mar 19, 20212 min read
Will White Noise Help Baby Sleep?
All mommas want more sleep, and you may have heard that introducing white noise will help baby fall asleep faster and sleep longer....
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