March 1 is Baby Sleep Day- unfortunately this does not mean that your infant will magically be a better sleeper on this day, rather it’s a day to bring attention and recognition to the important of infant sleep.  Infant sleep patterns are often a topic of great concern for new parents, and something that we

What’s the deal with growth spurts? The biggest growth spurts for children occur in the first year and then again around puberty.   The first year of life is an incredible time of growth in all areas – height, weight and head circumference.  Significant growth spurts usually happen around 7-10 days of life and again between

Did you know that everything in your house is poisonous? If you think about it, anything at a high enough dose could be poisonous to your child. Even water, if taken in excess, could be poisonous to an infant. While I am deliberately overstating the risk, it is smart to think this way- be aware