Nurturing Tips

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  • Do You Have Questions about Feeding Baby Safely?

    by Dr. Greene 10/2/2012 12:16:36 PM

    Most parents are concerned about what is and isn’t safe to feed their baby. I like to keep it as simple as possible because there are so many benefits from feeding baby a wide variety of foods – both nutritionally and for helping baby develop as an adventurous eater. However, there are some safety guidelines that I recommend adhering to for babies:

  • Are Pacifiers Good for Baby?

    by Dr. Greene 8/29/2012 10:12:03 PM

    Infants are hardwired to need and enjoy sucking, not just during feeding, but as a separate experience. Infants turn to sucking most when they are tired, bored, or in need of comfort. Some infants appear to need non-nutritive sucking more than others. With the dawn of prenatal ultrasounds, we’ve learned that some babies enjoy non-nutritive sucking even before they are born.

  • Breastfeeding: Getting Started

    by Wendy Nilsson & Wendi Bosland of Nurslings LLC 8/27/2012 4:06:46 PM

    Breastfeeding provides the ideal food to your baby, and it also helps build the important bond between baby and mom. We know you’re busy, and we can share some ways you can prepare, plan, and simplify your daily routine that will make breastfeeding go more smoothly for both of you.

  • The Breastfeeding Father!

    by Wendy Nilsson & Wendi Bosland of Nurslings LLC 6/15/2012 7:37:51 PM

    Food and love are are two things everyone wants to give the new baby. To show their love and affection everyone - big brothers, dad, grandparents -  wants to grab a bottle and “feed the baby”.

  • Past, Present, and Future

    by Dr. Greene 6/15/2012 7:05:37 PM

    Even before our babies are born, we are teaching them about the world around us. We communicate our choices, our values, even without thinking about it. They hear our voices, smell our aromas, and they taste, remember, and prefer the foods we feed to their mother.

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Dr. Greene

Dr. Greene is a practicing pediatrician, author, speaker, children’s health advocate, and father of four.

Dr. Levine

Dr. Alanna Levine is a New York based pediatrician and a mom of two children.

Most colic solutions help in about one third of babies, but it’s hard to predict which babies will benefit. Combining remedies is often the most helpful.
- Dr. Green