Category: newborn care

Euro Formulas: Worth It?

Euro Formulas: Worth It?

"If I have to feed formula, at least it should be the best formula, right? My friend used European formula, and her baby thrived on it. Should I do th ...
Dr Dad’s Tips for Doctor’s Visits

Dr Dad’s Tips for Doctor’s Visits

Take photos. Take photos of your baby on the scale – now you’ve got the date (in the timestamp information) and the weight. Plus a cute picture o ...

FDA Regulation of Infant Formula, or, why are people recommending toddler formula for my infant

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 ...
Adages Explained: Never Wake a Sleeping Baby

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 ...
Circumcision

Circumcision

New! print-friendly PDF for distribution by childbirth educators, doulas, providers, etc What is circumcision? Circumcision is defined as the remova ...