When will my baby recognize me?

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Bigelow A et al. Distinguishing MotherInfant Interaction From StrangerInfant Interaction at 2, 4, and 6 Months of Age. Your Baby’s Development: The Second Trimester. Updated February 2011.http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/pregnancy-newborns/fetal-health/your-babys-development-the-second-trimester.printerview.htmlOpens a new window FamilyDoctor.orgOpens a new window. Your Baby’s Development: The Third Trimester. Updated February 2011.http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/pregnancy-newborns/fetal-health/your-babys-development-the-third-trimester.printerview.htmlOpens a new window...

April 29, 2025 · 2 min · 255 words · Caitlin Jacobs

Which teas are safe to drink while pregnant?

Many teas are pregnancy-safe and even beneficial. But there are some to avoid including chamomile tea Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Moderate Caffeine Consumption During Pregnancy. Safety classification of herbal medicines used among pregnant women in Asian countries: A systematic review. Herbal Medicinal Product Use During Pregnancy and the Postnatal Period....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Elizabeth Lopez

Whining: Why it happens and what to do about it (ages 6 to 8)

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Communication do’s and don’ts. American Academy of Pediatrics.http://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/communication-discipline/pages/Communication-Dos-and-Donts.aspxOpens a new window AAP. Components of good communication. American Academy of Pediatrics.http://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/communication-discipline/pages/Components-of-Good-Communication.aspxOpens a new window AAP. American Academy of Pediatrics.http://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/communication-discipline/pages/Improving-Family-Communications.aspxOpens a new window AAP. Changing your child’s behavior. American Academy of Pediatrics.http://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/communication-discipline/pages/Changing-Your-Childs-Behavior.aspxOpens a new window AAP. How to encourage good behavior....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Jenna Moran

Why a stork bite on your newborn is nothing to worry about

A stork bite isn’t painful it’s just a harmless birthmark that will likely fade over time. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. The American Academy of Dermatology Association.https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/birthmarks-overviewOpens a new window[Accessed April 2024] AAP. Baby birthmarks & rashes. Nevus simplex.https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/specialties-conditions/nevus-simplex/Opens a new window[Accessed April 2024] Cleveland Clinic. Stork bite.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21975-stork-biteOpens a new window[Accessed April 2024]...

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Jamie Navarro

Why do babies arch their back?

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center. Sandifer syndrome.https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/9684/sandifer-syndromeOpens a new window[Accessed May 2022] Nemours Foundation. Gastroesophageal Reflux.https://kidshealth.org/Nemours/en/parents/gerd-reflux.htmlOpens a new window[Accessed May 2022] Nemours Foundation. Temper Tantrums.https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/tantrums.htmlOpens a new window[Accessed May 2022] American Academy of Pediatrics. Top Tips for Surviving Tantrums.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/communication-discipline/Pages/Temper-Tantrums.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed May 2022]...

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Mark Allen

Why do babies grab their private parts?

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Johns Hopkins All-Children’s Hospital. My 1-Year-Old Son Always Tries to Touch His Penis. Is This Masturbation?https://www.hopkinsallchildrens.org/Patients-Families/Health-Library/HealthDocNew/My-1-Year-Old-Son-Always-Tries-to-Touch-His-PenisOpens a new window[Accessed August 2022] American Academy of Pediatrics. Masturbation.http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/puberty/Pages/Masturbation.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed August 2022] Yang ML, et al. Pediatrics 116(6):1427-32.http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/116/6/1427.fullOpens a new window[Accessed August 2022] Nemours Foundation. Vaginitis in Children....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Jessica Boyd

Why do breasts leak colostrum during pregnancy?

If your breasts are leaking during pregnancy, it means your body is getting ready to feed your baby. That liquid is colostrum, the perfect first food for your newborn. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Bryant J et al. StatPearls Publishing.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513256/Opens a new window[Accessed February 2021] Godhia ML et al. Colostrum: Your baby’s first meal....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Brenda Gould

Why does my baby stiffen their legs and arms?

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Boston Children’s Hospital. Infantile spasms.https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions-and-treatments/conditions/i/infantile-spasmsOpens a new window[Accessed February 2022] CDC. Concerned about your child’s development? Hypertonia.https://www.childneurologyfoundation.org/disorder/hypertonia/Opens a new window[Accessed February 2022] Cincinnati Children’s. Encopresis.https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/e/encopresisOpens a new window[Accessed February 2022] Cleveland Clinic. Hypertonia in babies.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22231-hypertonia-babyOpens a new window[Accessed February 2022] Mayo Clinic. Colic.https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/colic/symptoms-causes/syc-20371074Opens a new window[Accessed February 2022]...

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Darrell Mitchell

Why does my baby sweat so much while sleeping?

Sleeping like a baby isn’t always as peaceful as it sounds. This is all usually normal. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Infant Sleep Apnea.https://sleepeducation.org/sleep-disorders/infant-sleep-apnea/Opens a new window[Accessed June 2022] AASM Sleep Education. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Congenital heart defects and critical CHDs.https://www.marchofdimes.org/complications/congenital-heart-defects.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed June 2022]. Hyperhydrosis.https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperhidrosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20367152Opens a new window[Accessed June 2022]...

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Mr. James Carrillo

Why getting your child the polio vaccine is so important

So it’s important to get your child immunized against this very contagious, dangerous disease. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Polio & vaccines to prevent paralytic polio.Healthychildren.orgOpens a new window. The American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/vaccine-preventable-diseases/Pages/Polio.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed March 2025] CDC. About polio in the United States. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....

April 29, 2025 · 2 min · 219 words · Tiffany Ramirez

Why kid’s eye exams are important

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Eye screening for children. American Academy of Ophthalmology.https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/children-eye-screeningOpens a new window[Accessed September 2021] AAO. 20 things to know about children’s eyes and vision. American Academy of Ophthalmology.https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/tips-children-eyes-visionOpens a new window[Accessed September 2021] AAP. Procedures for the evaluation of the visual system by pediatricians. American Academy of Pediatrics....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · Angela Hendricks

Why we need Black Breastfeeding Week

Black moms get less support and face additional barriers when breastfeeding their babies. Find out how Black Breastfeeding Week is working to change this. Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. Providing breastmilk for premature and ill newborns. American Academy of Pediatrics.https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/breastfeeding/Pages/Providing-Breastmilk-for-Premature-and-Ill-Newborns.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed August 2023] Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association. We have answers....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 176 words · Matthew Golden

Why would I need a RhoGAM shot during pregnancy?

Was this article helpful? We believe you should always know the source of the information you’re seeing. Learn more about oureditorial and medical review policies. The Rh factor: How it can affect your pregnancy. StatPearls [Internet].https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459353/Opens a new window[Accessed August 2023] Dulay AT. Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn. Merck Manual.https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/women-s-health-issues/complications-of-pregnancy/hemolytic-disease-of-the-fetus-and-newbornOpens a new window[Accessed August 2023] March of Dimes. Rh disease.https://www.marchofdimes.org/complications/rh-disease.aspxOpens a new window[Accessed August 2023] Mayo Clinic. Rh factor blood test....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Mary Cook