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Baby

February 1

Screen Time In Infancy Can Lead To Behavioral Problem

The new study followed 400 kids from 1 to 9 years old

An international group of researchers followed 400 kids aged one to nine years old and studied their screen time use in infancy. This means screen time from zero to 18 months old.Researchers found that every hour of increased screen time in infancy
Preschooler

August 3

Here's What Your Kindergartner Really Needs To Prepare For School

A new study shows that more sleep is what your child needs to transition better

Preparing a child to go to school means the usual start of the school year shopping fun–notebooks, pencils, new shoes, new bag. But it turns out none of these items are a kindergartener’s top essentials, especially for face-to-face (F2F) classes. A recent study
Breastfeeding

June 29

Breastfeed Your Baby For Two Years Or More, Say Experts

The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its guidance on breastfeeding. Here's what you need to know.

As a mom who has been breastfeeding her child for almost three years now, I could say that our journey is both beautiful and challenging. While I believe my breastmilk continues to give the nutrition that my child needs, it takes a
Baby

August 27

Can Babies Start Eating Solids at 4 Months Old?

Babies' nutritional needs differ based on their growth rate and the amount of breast milk they consume.

On August 23, 2019, Marian Rivera shared on her social media accounts that her son, Ziggy, had just had a taste of pureed broccoli. The little boy just turned four months old last August 16, 2019. The photo was also posted on
Toddler

December 7

Best Toys for Toddlers According to Pediatricians

One thing we can say is you don't have to go high-tech.

The holidays are coming up, and right now, you’re probably already thinking of the best gift to get your little ones. Toys are the number one choice, of course, but if you haven't bought already, you might want to opt for old-fashioned
Baby

September 19

Pediatricians Ban Manufacture and Sale of Infant Walkers

Skull fractures, concussions, and broken bones are the common injuries when babies use walkers.

Experts have already debunked the myths surrounding the use of baby walkers, stressing the injuries it can cause babies and toddlers. And now the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is pushing for a complete ban on making and selling of infant walkers in
Baby

July 18

Your Baby Stopped Breathing During Sleep? It's Not Your Imagination

The American Academy of Pediatrics has a name for that pause in breath in your baby.

We know many first-time moms who go against the advice to get some sleep while their baby sleeps. Why? They just can't help but stare at their beautiful bundle of joy. It's all that staring that moms have noticed times when their
Baby

June 25

The Many Ways Your Baby Benefits From Spending Time on His Tummy!

Tummy time builds strength and motor skills and can even affect your baby's writing when he grows up

By now, we all know how vital it is to lay newborns and babies who are less than 6 months old on their backs when sleeping with no obstructions in his sleep area to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). And while that
Baby

June 6

This Is the Age Your Baby Needs to Move Out of Your Bedroom

New research shows sleeping arrangements may have a long-lasting impact on your baby's sleep quality.

Sleep and babies have gotten scientists and common folk into heated discussions on safety and quality. But it's the kind of debate you welcome; after all, we're talking about precious cargo here. So what is the latest news on sleep? It's about
Your Kid’s Health

October 25

Parents Should Share A Room (Not a Bed) With Baby for the First Year

This is just one of the updated recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics on safe sleep practices.

Until now, about 3,500 infants -- mostly babies under 6 months of age -- around the world die from sleep-related causes. While the number of cases has declined, we still have a long way to go to until all babies everywhere are
Real Parenting

October 22

Finally! A Realistic Screen Time Recommendation for Kids Under 2

The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its guidelines of allowable screen time for toddlers and big kids.

Parents, it is now okay to let your little one video chat (with conditions, of course), according to new policies recently released by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). AAP has finally updated its recommendations for children’s screen time to take into account the ubiquitous nature of digital
Real Parenting

July 20

Pedias Urge Parents: Ban Violent Cartoons or Video Games for Kids Under 6

The American Academy of Pediatrics is asking parents to be mindful of the violence children are exposed to through films, TV, the internet and video games.

Remember the infomercial by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) called “Child’s Play”? It features two school-age boys watching an action movie on TV together. Excited by the fight scenes, the boys re-enact the movie at home using water guns
Your Kid’s Health

December 9

Children Should be Screened for High Cholesterol, Depression and HIV, Says U.S. Pediatricans' Group

This is according to the revised guidelines from a leading group of pediatricians

Photo from deseretnews.comHow’s your child’s cholesterol level? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has revised their guidelines, according to a release in the journal Pediatrics. Among other things, doctors in the U.S. are to now test children for high cholesterol levels, depression
Labor & Childbirth

October 27

Skin-to-skin Contact After Birth Benefits New Moms, Too!

Cuddling with your newborn after birth really goes a long way.

Photo from Blog.TheBump.comNow, there’s more reason to cuddle with your newborn after birth--and it's not just for baby.Early this year, the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) launched the First Embrace campaign that can save 50,000 newborn babies. It
Toddler

October 6

Growing Up Digital: 4 Key Things Parents Should Keep in Mind

Read more about the AAP's new guidelines on babies and toddlers' screen time

Photo by Scott & Elaine van der Chijs/Flickr Creative CommonsAbsolutely no screen time for kids younger than two years old; for children two years and older, limit screen time to up to two hours max. That has been the recommendation of the American
Big Kids

July 6

New Study: Too Much Screen Time Affects Kids' Attention Span

A new study conducted at Iowa University suggests that screen time directly affects a child's attention span at school.

TV time has long been a point of contention in modern day parenting. It's one of the most convenient devices that keeps boredom away for both adults and children. As we all know, not all TV content are appropriate for all audiences
Toddler

August 15

Potty Training Your Toddler: Transition from Diaper to Potty

Is your child potty-training ready?

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