Two studies published this week called attention to obesity and kids—when it starts and who is most at risk. The topic isn’t new but the discovery is…kids who are overweight in their kindergarten and pre-school years are more likely to be obese teenagers. In addition to the social effects, excess pounds have health implications that […]
Archive for the ‘Reader Q&A’ Category
Got E.Coli?: The 411 on Raw Milk Dangers
While legal in most U.S. states, raw milk (aka unpasteurized milk) and its products continue to be a source of serious and sometimes deadly bacterial infections. The health risks are especially high for pregnant women and young children. Despite these risks, about 1 to 3% of all dairy products consumed in the U.S. are not […]
How has parenting advice changed over 3 generations? Check out Dr. Ari Brown on NBC Today Show!
Did you miss Dr. Ari Brown on the NBC Today Show today? Click here to see the segment on 3 generations of parenting. . . and how advice has changed over the years! Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
Baby 411’s Dr. Brown on NBC’s Today Show this Thursday! Set the DVR!
NBC’s Today Show is focusing this week on babies—and our very own Dr. Ari Brown of Baby 411 fame will join them this Thursday! Set the DVR for the 9am this Thursday September 26! Live in studio, Baby 411 co-author Dr. Ari Brown will discus how parenting advice has changed over the years, from Dr. […]
Q of the day: When to ditch the binkie?
Q. My baby loves his pacifier. I’m afraid to take it away from him. When it is the ideal time to pull the “plug”? Pacifier, binkie, plug…call it what you whatever you like. After working with families for 15 years, I think the ideal time to ditch the paci is 6 months. Research shows that […]
Reader Email: How do we give up swaddling?
Reader Joshua S. writes today: I do have a question though that was not in the book, unless I missed it. We have been swaddling our two month old son with one of those halo swaddles – the one that you put the baby in, zip it up, then there are wings that swaddle around […]
Question of the day: Is it ok to mix formula with cow's milk
Reader Amy F writes in today with question about mixing formula and cow’s milk: My daughter is 10 months old and breast fed. We started trying out cow’s milk just recently. Knowing that it does not have all the needed nutrients as breast milk, I was wondering if I can add formula to milk for […]
Question of the day: Dark circles under the eyes-
Reader Janine C. writes in today: Hi! my 7 month old daughter used to get dark circles under hereyes when she was tired. now she’s waking up with them andhas them all day. rubbing her eyes often, too. it’s troubling me. i asked my pediatrician and her reply was ‘could be allergies.’ so, whatdo i […]
Question of the day: Is Finger Sucking Bad for Baby?
Reader Charlotte S. writes today: Dear Dr. Brown and Denise: What are your thougths on finger sucking? My 6.5 month-old son has been breastfeed since birth and continues to be breastfed in addtion to starting solids at 5.5 months. I introduced a bottle when I went back to work when he was 9 weeks. He’s […]
Follow Us: