It’s common for newborns to have unsteady vital signs or spend time in the NICU. While most of the time they will be just fine, many parents lose sleep worrying about their baby sleeping in another room. For these situations, I recommend the Owlet. It’s a heart rate and oxygen monitor in the form of … Read more
One big developmental milestone is transitioning from bottles to sippy cups. I prefer these 360-degree sippy cups over the traditional ones with the “spout” on them. The spout lets babies continue their sucking reflex instead of helping them move past this phase. The 360 sippy cups still require sucking, but it teaches kids how to … Read more
Babies have to build up their immune system, which can take years. Babies are exposed to a lot of germs–especially if they go to daycare or are around other kids. This is good for helping build their immune systems, but sometimes it leads to infections and illnesses that require antibiotics. For babies and young toddlers … Read more
If you’re having problems transitioning your toddler from the crib to a bed, I recommend trying this toddler alarm clock. Older toddlers have the capacity to relate red with “stop” and green with “go.” When they’re supposed to be sleeping–or at least staying in bed–the traffic light on the clock is red. Once the alarm … Read more
I’m frequently asked about healthy discipline for toddlers and young children. I’ve recommended “1-2-3 Magic” countless times over the years. There are many schools of thought when it comes to discipline, and no single method will be the right one for every family. However, I’ve seen great results from “1-2-3 Magic” and recommend giving it … Read more