Breastfeeding During COVID-19
Breastfeeding with concerns about COVID-19 can be quite nerve-racking. Remain vigilant about hand hygiene, as always, and carry on.
Talking to Your Kids About COVID-19
When talking to your child about COVID-19, there are a number of simple principles that can guide your conversation. Check out these helpful tips.
Got a Plan? Prep for Postpartum Success
Most pregnant parents are understandably focused on when and how their baby will enter [...]
The Sleep Secret: Consistency & Flexibility
Sleep strategies are based on the idea that parents can create a consistent environment so their infant can learn a new skill set. You always want to remain curious & be willing to adjust your strategy as your baby’s needs change.
Flying with an Infant
Traveling with a new baby is always a tricky proposition. In my perfect world, you would wait until 2 weeks after the “2 month” immunizations before you travel on a plane.
5 Tips to Make Tummy Time a Little More Fun
The newborn and five-week pediatrician appointments are filled with information about how to attend to your new baby. Here are five pearls to convince resistant babies that tummy time is not that bad.
Golden, At Any Hour
From the moment when a baby is born, everything changes. It’s hard to accept that we can’t know exactly what will happen next. It’s exciting—and naturally a little nerve-wracking.
Thank You
We are honored and grateful to all of our partners for helping to create 'The First Month'. Thank you, and off we go!
Measles & The MMR Vaccine
There is still a significant measles outbreak burden in many countries throughout the world. [...]
Croup: Premier Pediatric’s Guide
7 Must Knows for a New Parent! What is croup? Croup is a general [...]
Iron Rich Foods
Why is it important for my child to eat foods with iron? Iron deficiency [...]
Stomach Bug/Gastroenteritis
What is the “Stomach Bug”? Gastroenteritis is a stomach infection that can cause diarrhea [...]