A note from your editor: here at Naturopathic Pediatrics we strongly support breastfeeding as the optimal way to nourish infants. When breastfeeding is not possible and donor milk is not available we want to give families accurate information to help them choose the right breastmilk substitute. This article below is...
One of the main purposes of well child visits is to make sure that babies and young children are gaining weight, height and head circumference appropriately. Babies who do not gain enough are diagnosed with Failure to Thrive. The Failure to Thrive diagnosis may be made when a baby or...
Between 9 and 15 months of age most children are screened for iron-deficiency with a toe or finger prick test. Why are they torturing your little one? Well, I promise it's for a good reason. What is iron deficiency? Iron is an essential mineral necessary for carrying oxygen in the blood. Deficiency of...