How to Travel with Babies and Small Children

Although it seems like we have just wrapped up the holidays, spring break is right around the corner. Most of the school districts in the north Dallas and far north…

Immunizations for Your Newborn: What You Need to Know

The Center for Disease Control, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American Academy of Pediatrics all recommend that children receive all vaccines according to the recommended vaccine schedule….

Is Your Baby Overtired?

Sleepless nights with your new baby can seem endless. As your baby gets older, progressing to sleeping through the night can seem forever out of reach. It can be hard…

Yeast Rash Vs. Diaper Rash: How to Tell the Difference

Your little one’s bottom is covered in a red rash with a slightly raised border. Is it a diaper rash or is it a yeast rash? It’s not always easy…

Visitors and Your Newborn: What You Should Know

Your bundle of joy has arrived! Family and friends are clamoring to see your baby, and you may be excited to show him or her off! However, you may also…

Your Baby’s Head Shape

Parents of a newborn are faced with a seemingly endless list of things to worry about as their child develops. One of the most common concerns is regarding their baby’s…

Swaddling: Should You or Shouldn’t You?

The practice of swaddling babies has existed for thousands of years and continues to be widely used today. It’s often recommended for its calming effect on babies, but every child…

What You Should Know About Newborn Circumcision

Are you about to welcome a baby boy into your family? You might feel uncomfortable thinking about the decision to circumcise your baby or not. By getting as much information…

Umbilical Cords: FAQs

The umbilical cord is a three-vein cord that carries nutrients and oxygen from a mother to the child she is carrying. It also carries away waste from the baby so…

Newborn Jaundice 101

A newborn with yellowish skin and eyes may have jaundice. Jaundice will appear first on the face and then spread to the chest, stomach, and legs. Jaundice can be harder…

Are You Concerned About Colic?

Colic is one of the more frustrating and stressful issues that the parents of a new baby can face. Parents and infants often lose precious sleep due to colic. Babies…

Breathing and Your Newborn: What’s Normal and What’s Not

Newborns often have irregular breathing patterns. You may notice your baby breathing fast or taking long pauses between breaths. You might also hear them make unusual sounds or noises. Immediately…

What You Need to Know About Cradle Cap

What is Cradle Cap? Cradle cap or infantile seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic, noninflammatory skin condition that causes crusty or oily scaly patches on a baby’s scalp, eyebrows, or other…

What You Need to Know About Milia and Baby Acne

In our third installment covering infant skin issues, we’ll be discussing milia and baby acne. Unlike some of the skin conditions we’ve covered, milia and baby acne are not rashes….

What You Need to Know About Diaper Rash and Newborn Eczema

In the first installment of our series about infant skin issues, we would like to discuss two common newborn rashes. Our office regularly receives calls from alarmed parents regarding a…

Newborn Spit Up 101

Our office receives a lot of calls from parents about their new baby’s spit up. What is normal? What is not? Let’s talk about some spitting up facts. The first…

How to Bathe Your New Baby

Babies in the bathtub! It’s almost impossible not to smile when scrolling through pics of adorable babies, covered in bubbles, or just splashing in the bath. If you’re a first-time…

Your New Baby: What to Expect in the First Three Months

The next three months will be exciting ones. There are a lot of “firsts” ahead of you! What should you be expecting? The first three months of your baby’s life…