Although it’s not always easy to determine why your little one is crying, according to a new survey of Canadian physicians, three-quarters of them agree that the crying can often be linked back to some type of digestive discomfort - like spit-up, gas and constipation. The good news is that if your baby is among [...]

When a baby is born, it is totally dependent upon its parents to care for it and ensure that all of its dietary requirements are met on a daily basis.  The first year of an infant’s life is filled with many changing caloric and dietary needs, from milk or formula to solid foods.  These health [...]

by Dr. Michael Hawke, MD
(NC)-Autumn is often a new beginning for many youngsters with the start of school, daycare or play groups and unfortunately it is also the start of ear infection season. Many parents have experienced the agony of having their babies and young children go through the pain of a middle ear infection. [...]

If your baby wakes up in the middle of the night crying uncontrollably, what is the first thing you would do? Most parents say they would rush over to the crib, pick the baby up and try to offer comfort.
If hugging, talking and singing a song doesn’t work, check to see if the baby needs [...]