by Marianne Neifert, MD, MTS, FAAP

The word is out! Most expectant parents today are well informed about the compelling health benefits of breastfeeding for infants and mothers. Three-quarters of U.S. mothers now begin breastfeeding their newborns — a stark contrast from the 20% who did so when my own first baby was born. While breastfeeding information and support have...

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By Dr. Alanna Levine

It’s that time of year-cold and flu season! My office is overbooked these days with children of all ages complaining of runny noses, coughs, fevers, and feeling lousy. What’s a parent to do? First I would like to focus on...
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by Dr. Alanna Levine

When you first bring your baby home from the hospital, it will be too soon to give her an actual bath. Until the umbilical cord falls off, pediatricians recommend giving sponge baths before moving to an infant tub. With my own children, we gave the sponge baths in the kitchen sink to avoid...

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by Dr. Alanna Levine

There’s no contest: Sleep is the topic that new parents stress over the most, both their babies’ and their own. Being deprived of sleep is tough enough; yet not knowing when you might get a good eight hours of sleep again, so you can function at full capacity during the day, can feel like torture. Read more.

by Dr. Alanna Levine

We all want our homes to be clean and free of dust and germs. But should we be stocking up on bleach and strong disinfecting solutions? What do we need to do to keep our homes clean and safe for our children?
There is an important distinction between a cleaning agent and a disinfecting agent. Cleaning agents remove the germs from...
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By Allison Katz

Was that a challenge or what! I had decided 7 years ago, the year my husband and I bought our first home together, that it was time we get on board the recycling train. I grew up in a household Read more.

By Allison Katz

When did you start brushing your baby’s teeth? I started brushing D’s teeth as soon as that first one popped through, but not with an actual toothbrush, with a Fingerbrush meant for infants. However, this post isn’t to talk about how easy it was to lightly brush the inside of my baby’s mouth, it’s to talk about some of the struggles...

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by Dr. Alanna Levine

For many, summer is a season to relax and chill out. Most people spend their time off with family. But is it possible to be a parent and actually have some relaxation time? I say, YES!!
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By Alan Greene, MD, FAAP

Labor Day was originally created to celebrate the labor movement in our country, but there is another labor that is even more vital – the labor that leads to the birth of your baby. What causes that labor to start?

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by Dr. Alanna Levine

I cannot count how many times my parents have mocked me for some of my safety products and concerns. Despite the fact that I am a pediatrician and closely follow the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics with my patients and my own kids, I frequently hear them saying... Read more.

by Marianne Neifert, MD, MTS, FAAP

Babies begin learning from the moment of birth. The most important keys to promoting your baby’s optimum brain development are being attentive to his needs and providing a stimulating environment within an atmosphere of love. Here are some simple ways you can stimulate your baby’s development during your routine daily care and activities.
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by Marianne Neifert, MD, MTS, FAAP

Babies begin learning from the moment of birth. The most important keys to promoting your baby’s optimum brain development are being attentive to his needs and providing a stimulating environment within an atmosphere of love. Here are few more simple ways you can stimulate your baby’s development during your routine daily care and activities. Read more.