RSV Immunization: What Parents Should Know About Protecting Newborns Blog Post
Updated November 2025 Recent approvals for new RSV immunization strategies have parents wondering whether the maternal RSV vaccine given during pregnancy or the monoclonal RSV antibody shot given at birth...
Newborn Screening: The Infant Heel Stick Test Blog Post
The infant heel stick, also known as the heel prick test or the infant blood spot test, is a routine procedure performed on newborns shortly after birth. This test involves...
The Benefits of Newborn Skin-to-Skin Contact Blog Post
Skin-to-skin contact, often referred to as "kangaroo care," is the practice of placing a newborn baby directly on the caregiver's bare chest, allowing for skin-to-skin contact. This practice has numerous...
Understanding Newborn Antibiotic Eye Ointment Blog Post
Welcoming a newborn into the world comes with a host of decisions that can significantly impact their health and well-being. Among these decisions is whether to use antibiotic eye ointment...
Cold Sore Virus (HSV-1) In Infants: What Parents Need To Know Blog Post
Cold sores are a common viral infection caused by Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1). Most adults are exposed during childhood, and in older children and adults, cold sores tend...
How to Dress Your Baby for Cold Weather Blog Post
As temperatures drop, many parents wonder if their baby is warm enough. Babies lose heat faster than adults, but too much clothing can cause overheating, which is also unsafe. Finding...
Is Thumb Sucking Bad for Teeth? What Parents Should Know Blog Post
Thumb sucking is a common and completely natural behavior in early childhood. Many babies start sucking their thumbs or fingers before birth, and it can even be (adorably!!) visible on...
Understanding Tongue, Lip, and Cheek Ties in Babies & Supporting Infants Through Oral Tie Release Blog Post
In recent years, tongue ties, lip ties, and cheek ties have become hot topics in parenting circles, especially among breastfeeding mothers. Some pediatricians and dentists argue these ties are overdiagnosed...
