Topics About Infants

Most parents will tell you about that "What do we do now?" feeling when they bring a first-born child home. The feeling of suddenly being a parent can be overwhelming, especially so if your baby is sick.

On this page, I've included some common topics dealing with infants.

• Postpartum depression and Racine resources for new moms

• Creating a safe sleep environment.  SIDS prevention recommendations.

• Is your baby sleeping through the night yet?

• Should we be using a pacifier?

• Early signs of developmental disorders including autism

• Vitamin D supplementation- updated

• Spitting Up, reflux and Formula Changes

• When should I use juice?

• Does my baby need water?

• starting solids

• Can I spoil my baby?

• Should I let my baby cry it out?

• baby breasts

• vaginal drainage

• Stuffy noses

• Thrush

• colic

• Infant Safety Issues

• The Quick and Dirty Poop on Poop  

• Torticollis and Plagiocephaly

• The medication page has dosing information on acetaminophen (Tylenol®) and ibuprofen (Advil® and Motrin®)

• Blocked Tear Ducts in infants.

• Normal newborn stuff, sneezing, hiccups and dry skin

• Umbilical cord care

• Circumcision

  • To do or not to do

  • care

  • what it's supposed to look like

• Breastfeeding information

• Car seats

• RSV

• teething

• A formula primer

• The risky business of formula feeding

• Do I need to boil my baby's bottles?

• Can I use gas drops?

Remember the rules for treating a sick child change when you are dealing with an infant. If you have any questions on your infant's development or health, call us at (262)687-8282.