“Could it be allergies?” The parents of a newborn asked, as we gazed at their baby’s tiny nose and the even tinier amount of congestion. “Well . . .” I began. Could it be? Are all snotty noses probably allergies? During some seasons, it sure feels that way. In this post, we’ll review seasonal allergies,…
Sugar substitutes are everywhere! Whether natural or artificial, non-sugar sweeteners are in more foods than ever before. They’re in things many kids eat daily. What’s a parent to do? Avoid them? Or, seek them out to replace sugar? Unfortunately, the research is not crystal clear. But, we do know enough to make a few general…
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Are you also spending more time outside? For many, it’s a great time of year to be outdoors. Recently, I’ve been asked a few questions about sun safety in kids: What are the sun protection recommendations for babies? Do my non-White children need sunscreen? What about all those chemicals in sunscreen? I’ll address all those…
Last week, we reviewed some elements of language development (https://www.mayapeds.com/promote-early-literacy-even-without-books/ ). Today, we’ll discuss some gross motor development and the one key activity all babies can benefit from: time on the floor or other open area. We’ll review some basic development and see why and how free time on the floor is so helpful. Next,…
Reading to babies is wonderful and important. When we think about ideas for promoting early literacy, a lot of the discussion revolves around books. And, my goodness. Books are wonderful. I do not want to discount them at all. But what if a family doesn’t have books? Or doesn’t speak the language in which the…
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How I love a good playground! I love seeing kids move outside. Climbing, swinging, jumping, and sliding. Their hearts, lungs, and muscles love the movement, the exhilaration. But what about playground safety? Kids do get hurt on playgrounds. Today, I’ll discuss how theories in child development can help a playground live up to its potential and…
What does a baby food menu actually look like for my family? If you see the previous post ( Introducing Solids ) you can see the various recommendations for introducing solids. In a typical day, we need to include iron, zinc, and common allergens. There are infinite possibilities on how to achieve this. I’ll share…
