When a baby is brought to me because of a concern of colic I ask an extensive list of questions about the parent’s family history and the baby’s birth, feeding habits and general behavior. Next, I examine the baby to make sure she’s healthy and thriving. Once I’m sure that the baby looks completely well [...]
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INFANT CRYING IS A FACT OF LIFE. Fortunately, most of the time, even a baby’s most passionate shrieks just mean he’s hungry, wet, soiled or lonely. And, he will melt into blissful quiet once you give him what he needs. But, what if your cute little guy keeps blasting even though his diaper is dry [...]
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There’s no doubt about it: Dealing with a crying infant is simply part of being a parent. But what about infants who simply cannot be consoled? Nonstop crying can be incredibly overwhelming for a new parent. But is it just crying? Or is the dreaded “colic“? And is there any way to stop it? Identifying [...]
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Regard the colicky baby at full throttle. Tiny arms and legs stiffen. Tummy goes hard. Face resembles a beet emitting paroxysmal shrieks. Unbelievably, the crying goes on for one, two, even three hours without pause. What’s a parent to do? Run a checklist. Is the baby hungry? Wet? Feeling gas pains? Allergic to something? No, [...]
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Ahhh…sleep!
What parent doesn't need a little extra snooze time?
But, most parents make their homes so quiet... it actually ruins their baby's sleep! Did you know that the sound your baby heard inside you was louder than a vacuum...24/7. That's why using a rough, whooshy sound can flip on the calming reflex...and immediately boost your baby’s sleep...
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