In most cases, breast milk or formula provides just about everything a baby needs for the first four to six months. The exception is vitamin D, which is recommended as a supplement for breastfed babies and babies who drink less than 32 ounces of formula per day. (See below for more details.) After age 4 […]

What to Watch For It’s important to note that babies’ poop schedules can swing on both sides of the spectrum. Some exclusively breastfed babies poop after every meal; others have been known to hold out for a week or longer, Dr. Shu says. “Consistency is key to defining constipation in breastfed babies. Rather than liquidy, […]

Birth to 1 month: The average newborn gains 2/3 to 1 ounce a day and grows 1 to 1 1/2 inches in length over the course of the whole month. Remember that most babies lose some weight during the first few days of life, but usually regain this weight over the next few days so […]

How can I lower my chances of getting a cold? At some point or another, everyone catches a cold. Colds are an inevitable part of living around other people. Whether it’s at work, school, or at the grocery store, we all come into contact with cold viruses and can fall susceptible to the awful symptoms […]

For centuries (surprisingly no exaggeration) people have been using menthol as a source of relief, thanks to its minty properties. Often, we do not question past the obvious. Menthol has a cooling sensation. Everyone knows that. But what most people do not know is how menthol tricks us into thinking it is cool. So how does a […]