Everyone “knows” that babies have trouble when they are teething. But I think that teething doesn’t cause nearly as much trouble as its reputation suggests. Babies start “gumming” and drooling on hard objects, starting at a few months of age. This might be due to teething, or it might just be oral exploration. You can [...]
Lots of experts give advice about how to care for fussy babies. There are special medicines (such as Mylicon), special formulas (such as Nutramigen), and home remedies galore. (Could someone please tell me what “gripe water” actually contains?) But most babies who cry a lot don’t have colic. I haven’t made this diagnosis more than [...]
Q: At what age should babies stop spitting up after feeding and what can be done to control it? A: Many babies spit up occasionally with feeds. I don’t get concerned if weight gain is good, the baby eats eagerly and seems satisfied after feeding, and the baby is cheerful and sleeping well. If the [...]
