An infant may show specific signs of having allergies. Food allergens are easier to detect in infants than they are in babies and older children, as infants should only be consuming breastmilk or infant formula. Families in which food allergies are present may be both more aware of and more likely to have infants with ...
Parents may want to hold off on giving babies these common baby food allergens. If baby has allergy symptoms, check their diet for these foods. The Most Common Baby Food Allergies Formula and Proteins For infants, common baby food allergens and foods that cause sensitivities include cow’s milk protein and soy. Both of these foods ...
It is normal for infants to get constipated at times. There are many signs and symptoms that you can look for in order to determine if your baby is suffering from constipation. This will help you decide on a course of action to help your infant through this difficult time. Some of the symptoms include: ...
There is no doubt that an infant’s gas is probably both painful to your infant and annoyance to you when you are trying to sleep at night. Have you not be able to find a cure for your infant’s gas? If so, you should definitely consider trying out a natural method to help relieve your ...
When your baby has mastered the very fine purees and simple flavors most often introduced as the first solid foods, it’s time to start incorporating new flavors into your baby’s diet. When your baby starts to enjoy more variety, it’s time to think outside of the box. Get beyond the typical apples and bananas and ...
A baby’s eating habits vary widely for a variety of reasons. Some are simply finicky when it comes to eating while others will eat anything and everything on their plates. Babies that have a prolonged loss of appetite, however, require help in getting the nutrients necessary to grow and flourish. In these instances, parents may ...
Your baby is waking up at night crying and you can’t quite figure out why. You’ve ruled out all the usual suspects and still don’t know what to do to help them. You may even have noticed the signs already but simply thought your child has some dry skin problems. You may want to consider ...
Baby eczema is becoming more and more common in our society. You are not the only parent wondering what to do if your baby has it. It can be very stressful to see your baby so uncomfortable. If your baby has eczema and you are worried, you should bring it up with the baby’s doctor ...
While I’m not choosing to raise my child to be a vegetarian (and in fact I am not a vegetarian myself), I understand the benefits of a diet high in fruits and vegetables and whole grains, and low in most meats. My 9-month old is currently a “veggie” baby and I plan to keep him ...