“Don’t eat spicy food!” your grandmother may have screamed at you as you prepared to feed your newborn. Those who are older always seem wiser, so you may have asked yourself: “Will spicy food...make my milk spicy?” When you’ve just had a baby, you don’t have the time and energy to peruse through books and figure out what’s a myth and what’s a fact. There [...]
Your friend invites you out and you politely decline, explaining that your newborn is spitting up. “Throwing up? Is she sick?” “No, spitting up.” You may be able to see the difference, but understanding why it’s happening can help you prevent it. What’s the Difference? When a baby vomits, their abdominal muscles and diaphragm have contracted while their stomach is relaxed. When a baby spits [...]
Most in Phoenix are delighted when spring peaks its head around the corner. It’s our break from the chilly winter and gives us time before the smoldering summer hit us hard. The weather is perfect, and air is filled with...sneezes? While we may not notice it, the flowers are blooming even in the Phoenix spring. If your child seems particularly stuffed up and squinty this [...]
What are those smallbumps you see on your baby or child’s skin? They’re from a common condition called heat rash, or prickly heat. It’s normally harmless, easily treatable, and shouldn’t cause any panic. However, it can be bothersome for the child and possibly a sign of something more serious. What Does it Look Like? Heat rash happens on clothed parts of the body--abdomen, neck, upper [...]
