FDA Regulation of Infant Formula
For a long time I've been referring to infant formulas as "FDA approved" or "not FDA approved." Turns out that's not a thing.
It also makes it all ...
Choosing Baby Formula
Decision points
protein sourcecostease of accessmedical restrictions
In the US, infant formula is regulated by the FDA. In order to be marketed ...
Adages Explained: Never Wake a Sleeping Baby
Should you, or should you not, ever wake a sleeping baby?
It depends.
For the first few days, before babies are in a 'fed' state, they tend tow ...
Registry: feeding tools
Bottle Feeding
Dr Brown standard width bottles -- these are the old-school width. A lot of bottles claim to be more like the breast by being w ...
CBC Explained
Recently I was thrilled to report to the parent of a kiddo who we've been treating for iron deficiency is no longer anemic! Mom was excited and also w ...
Chilled Thickened Fluids
Ready to level up? Great, now not only does your kid's fluids need to be thickened, but they need to be chilled too! How to accomplish this with a bus ...
Non-Terrible TV
Big reveal! I let my kid watch TV. In doing so I can sometimes use the bathroom alone, I can get his teeth brushed (which is important for all kids, b ...
Coding Basics
Disclaimer: I am not a certified coder. I'm not a biller. I'm a self-taught provider and I do my own coding and have done my own billing in the past.
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Circumcision
New! print-friendly PDF for distribution by childbirth educators, doulas, providers, etc
What is circumcision?
Circumcision is defined as the remova ...