Advice from Child Safety expert.

Child Safety expert Kimberlee Mitchell walks us through the often daunting and frustrating task of childproofing your home. She recommends three solutions: 1. DIY—Do it yourself! Visit her website or do your own research to educate yourself on the best devices to purchase to keep your baby safe. 2. Call a pro. There are professional childproofers who can assess your home and find the hazards, only leaving the installation part up to you. 3. Use a childproofing pro to assess, educate, and install.

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Best eating practices for infants and toddlers.

Pediatric Otolaryngologist Nina Shapiro walks us through her recommended best practices for infants or toddlers eating. Some dos and don’ts on her list are no candy, nuts, or popcorn for children under three years old, and never allow your child to run or play while they eat. One child dies every five days in this country from choking on food.

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Teaching Your Kids Healthy Habits for Life

Toddlers and children in early elementary school are little sponges when it comes to learning. We try to optimize this by going over flashcards, learning basics, and utilizing educations apps and TV shows. But outside of traditional knowledge that kids should be learning, we should also make sure to instill good health habits to make sure they live long healthy lives.

Pacifiers and Thumbsucking - All You Need to Know

While they may have just been born yesterday, babies are pretty clever. They can suck on their thumbs, fingers, and even fists to soothe themselves. It’s a biological imperative called non-nutritive sucking, meaning they aren't sucking for food or any nutrients like they would when breastfeeding.

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