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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Pappasanswered
Pediatrics 25 years experience
Every 4 hours: New babies eat whenever they feel like. As the newborn grows and approaches 6-8 weeks of age, he/she will feed about every 4 hours. As he/she continue... Read More
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Yes: By skipping a feeding, you will decrease your milk supply. The more your baby nurses, the more your body knows to make more milk for him/her, and the ... Read More
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If he/she is full: If your baby has a strong suck, can take 2-3 ounces in 10 to 15 minutes, and is full afterward, then that nipple works.
You can spend a lot of money ... Read More
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No: New babies just want a few basic things: food, protection/love, and to be clean. They need us at this age, and want us to be there for them. So, by ho... Read More
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No: Doesn't sound like a big deal...Your arm is there, so why not just suck on it? Makes sense to your little one. Eventually, your little one will move o... Read More
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Help hold and burp: I can answer this as a father as well as a pediatrician. Sometimes, with a newborn you just don't have a lot of direct contact, because mom does most ... Read More
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Organic has criteria: Organic is a term which means foods need to meet 3 main criteria:
no pesticides
no hormones
no antibiotics
foods are not considered organic if they a... Read More
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Yes: Sure, they probably have their minds on something funner. Children don't have a long attention span, and would rather listen to fun things than instru... Read More
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Yes: There is nothing wrong with mixing formula and breast-milk, especially if you do not have enough breast-milk in to feed your baby. Of course the best ... Read More
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Yes: As long as your breast-milk was saved/preserved correctly there is nothing wrong with mixing your milk together.
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Yes: Fenugreek is a herb that has been around for a long time. It can increase milk production in some mothers. If taken, milk production generally improve... Read More
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Yes: Absolutely!
the world is free of smallpox that at once was a devastating disease. Polio is almost completely gone. It wasn't long ago, when families ... Read More
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10 hours at room temp: 10 hours at room temp
1 week in the refrigerator
3-4 months in freezer (not a mini fridge with freezer inside).
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Mid teen months: Your baby starts having s multiple word vocabulary by 18 months of age. By introducing your child to polite words right from birth, and using them wit... Read More
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Test with fun stuff: The easy answer is to try something that he will want to do first. For example, "get the cracker on the table" when he is hungry will help you determi... Read More
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Yes: Vaccine safety and efficacy is done in a structured scientific environment. Testing is done to ensure the utmost of safety as well. The center for dis... Read More
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1-10 days: Your pre milk or colostrum is probably already in, but your full milk supply can take a few days or more especially for the first time mom. A baby's c... Read More
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Not much: Percentiles compare us to others at the same age. If we are in the 80th height percentile, then we are taller than 80 out of 100 kids the same age. We... Read More
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Gentle reassurance: By being there for your child, and using soothing techniques: quiet voice and gentle touch, he/she will eventually realize that you will make him/her ... Read More
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A 52-year-old member asked:
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Like a map: The growth chart is read like a map. When you look for a spot on the map, you need 2 reference points: the x axis (horizontal line at the bottom) and ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Make him take part: By including your toddler during breastfeeding, he/she can become part of the team. Your toddler can hold your baby's hand, hand you the burp towel an... Read More
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Around 18 months: Every child is different, but by the late teen months, children can begin to understand the topic. Time out must be accompanied by a brief explanation... Read More
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Good burp: Feeding in smaller quantities and burping between feeds will lessen stomach gas which will lead to other types of gas...If you know what i mean. Some ... Read More
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No benefits: Delaying your child's vaccinations will delay protecting your child from diseases that are waiting for them. That leaves them at risk. If your child i... Read More
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No: The only medical reasons for postponing your child's scheduled vaccinations, are a fever over 101 (add a degree if you take it under the armpit), the ... Read More
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Discomfort/Fear: We all cry for similar reasons: fear, discomfort, and hunger. If you know your baby's tummy is full, the most common reasons are teeth or bad dreams (... Read More
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No: Flat spots on babies' heads do not occur because they sleep on their backs, but may occur if they spend most of their day in the same position. It's v... Read More
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Yes: Sure, we know what we can get away with our parents, but we don't know what others will let us do. Our own kids push our buttons more, and we can be r... Read More
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Warm washcloth: Hello,
babies are really a lot cleaner than we (adults) are. The only real dirty place on a baby is the diaper area.
There is no real reason to cle... Read More
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Dr. Pappas is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Pappas is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Sint Maarten
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