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The content for this blog was provided by Kabrita in accordance with Bundoo’s Editorial Policy. There is no single food that is ideal as your baby transitions from breast milk or infant formula. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends...
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Pregnancy
When it comes to pregnancy, women tend to fall into one of two groups: those who will only follow their doctor’s recommendations and are wary of trying anything deemed “alternative” for fear of harming their babies, and those who would prefer...
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Toddler
Chiropractors are the most commonly used alternative medicine providers for kids, and their popularity is growing. But is chiropractic care safe for kids? Does it work? Should families spend their money on chiropractic care as treatment for common...
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Health
The herb echinacea is one of the most popular alternative medicine remedies. Echinacea is reputed to help prevent common colds and make them less severe when they do hit. But is this true? And is it safe to give echinacea to your child? Used in the...
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Health
Craniosacral therapy (CST) is an alternative and somewhat controversial healing method that aims to release blockages and promote healing within the craniosacral system. This system includes the cerebrospinal fluid and membranes surrounding the...
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Health
Medical marijuana, like any other medication, presents a safety risk to children who ingest it accidentally. But medical marijuana poses some unique risks: Access to medical marijuana is relatively new and therefore so are accidental poisonings....
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Blog
An increasing amount of parents are choosing to delay or spread out vaccines for their infants and toddlers. Dr. Allison Kempe and her colleagues at the University of Colorado School of Medicine found that in a typical month, 93 percent of...
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Health
You know the drill: a red, uncomfortable ear, crying in the middle of the night, and probably a fever. It’s another ear infection. If your child is prone to getting painful ear infections and you spend some time on the Internet looking for home...
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Doctors hear the questions all the time: How safe are vaccines? Why do you have to give so many at once? Why can’t I spread them out more? What’s really in there? What about the thing I read on social media saying that vaccines are worse than the...
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Baby
At some point, many breastfeeding moms need to introduce a bottle so their baby can feed at times when breastfeeding isn’t possible. For some, it’s returning to work that makes this necessary; for others, it is because of separations such as...
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Health
With all the options available for autism treatment, it can be hard to know where to turn. While there is no proven cure for autism, most experts agree that treatment should start early and should include structured, intensive therapy (25 hours per...
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Health
Marijuana, or cannabis, has been used for a variety of medicinal purposes for many years. Doctors prescribe medical marijuana to treat numerous symptoms and diseases, including seizure disorders, muscle spasms, nausea, cancer, weight loss, and poor...
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Community
In my opinion, no! But some recent media coverage may have pregnant women thinking they should: http://fxn.ws/UH76dU Some researchers have recently said that the traditional form of folate that women get in their prenatal vitamins (folic acid) may...
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Blog
As a mom, I’d be the first one to sign up for any intervention that guaranteed my baby would sleep through the night, would be a fail-safe protection against postpartum depression, or made my child’s gut healthier. Who wouldn’t want these miracle...
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Blog
To be a parent in the age of social media is no joke. Parents are bombarded with information about the best way to raise their children, some factual and accurate, but it’s mixed in are half-truths, political agendas, and downright lies. It...
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Toddler
Vitamin D is an important nutrient for bone health, so getting enough is key, especially during childhood and particularly if you have a food allergy. Allergies to milk, eggs, or fish can make meeting the daily vitamin D requirements a challenge....
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Health
Sooner or later, you’ll encounter this situation: no matter how hard you try, your fussy or feverish baby or toddler won’t take medication. Sometimes it’s because they don’t like the taste, or sometimes they are too sick to keep any medication down...
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Parenting
While there is no perfect way to parent, plenty of support and education is available through parenting classes to help answer common parenting questions and let you know that you are not alone in the daily struggles you face. What type of...
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Baby
Baby-led weaning (BLW) is an approach to introducing solid food to your baby that skips the step of traditional spoon-feeding. Throughout the US and Europe, BLW is becoming a popular “first food” approach to feeding babies. Baby-led weaning was...
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Health
Fevers in babies over six months of age are handled a little differently than fevers in younger babies. By six months, your baby’s immune system is much more developed, making it easier to fight off common illnesses. Fever, which is defined as a...
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Baby
From your diet to feeding issues, there are lots of reasons your baby might experience gas. Here are the top ten things you should know about infant gas (and a word of advice: don’t skip #9!).