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Your questions answered: Vitamin D drops for babies
What exactly are vitamin D drops and why do babies need them? For the inside scoop, we’re turning to Summer Health’s pediatric registered dietitian Nicole Silber RD, CSP, CLC who will break down everything you need to know about vitamin D for your baby.
Vitamins and supplements
Your newborn’s reflexes
As you snuggle up with your sweet newborn, you’ll probably notice all sorts of funny movements and quirks. You might see them twitching, flailing their arms and legs, or grasping onto your finger with their tiny hand. Let’s take a closer look at these cute reflexes that your newborn is showing off.
Developmental milestones
Honey for infants: When can babies have honey?
We've asked Summer Health's pediatric dietitian, Nicole Silber RD, CDP, CLC, to share expert insights on babies and honey.
Starting solid foods
Allergies in infants: Understanding food allergies and seasonal allergies
Just like adults can have allergic reactions, newborns and babies can have allergies too. Allergies in children happen when a child's immune system notices a strange or harmful substance, and then overreacts to that substance. Anything that causes an allergic reaction is known as an allergen. This explainer will detail the many types of allergies babies and young children can have — including milk allergies, other food allergies, and pollen allergies — as well as how a pediatrician can help your child with allergies.
Feeding issues
Understanding sleep regressions
Developmental milestones and sleep regression by age
Sleep
5 tips to help your baby to sleep in a crib, according to a sleep specialist
We want the transition to the crib to be as smooth as possible (and we want some well-deserved rest for you too!), so we sat down with Summer Health’s sleep specialist Jess Ellsworth for some pro tips on getting your newborn to sleep in the crib.
Sleep
9 ways to help your gassy newborn
Since dealing with a gassy baby isn’t fun for anyone, we'll walk you through the ins and outs of all things gas — triggers, how to spot it, and ways to offer your baby some relief. With a few tricks up your sleeve, you might turn that farty baby into one happy camper.
Belly pain
What's the deal with baby constipation?
Let's discuss what constipation looks like in babies, and how to keep those diaper changes flowing smoothly.
Constipation
First-time parent? How to choose a pediatrician
This guide will lead you through the process of choosing a pediatrician, covering what to look for, factors to consider, and how to find the perfect fit to meet your family’s needs.
Developmental milestones
