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Melissa Clark Vickers

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Is Your Child On Track?

A first smile. A first step. A first word. These are the milestones that parents are eager to share with family and friends. But they are not the only milestones your baby will achieve that first year. Each month, your…   Read more

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What Is Jaundice?

If my baby has jaundice, will he still be able to breastfeed?…   Read more

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Can I Breastfeed For Comfort?

How do I distinguish when my baby wants to breastfeed because he’s hungry and when he just wants to nurse for comfort?…   Read more

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What Is Tandem Nursing?

I am pregnant with my second child, but still breastfeeding my toddler. Do I need to wean my daughter before the baby is born or is it possible to breastfeed both children? …   Read more

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There’s Crying… & Then There’s Crying

The ‘C’ word—colic—can be a parent’s worst nightmare. Crying for hours on end for no apparent reason can challenge the patience of even the most dedicated parents. Parents know that when their babies cry it is a call to action,…   Read more

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Splish, Splash, Baby’s Bath

The first bath is a rite of passage, but it is also cause for concern. Sink or tub? Sponge or washcloth? Soap or no soap? Hot, warm, or cool water? Although baby bathing is best learned through trial and error,…   Read more

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The Breast Factory—All About Milk Supply

Imagine that you are the owner of a grocery store and you have a new product you want to put on the shelves. You’ve heard good things about this product and anticipate that people will want to buy it, but…   Read more

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Should I Give My Baby A Bottle At Night?

I’m bottle-feeding my baby and he wakes up every night—should I give him a bottle? How do I know if he’s hungry?…   Read more

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What Is “Shaken Baby Syndrome”?

What is “Shaken Baby Syndrome”?…   Read more

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Will My Baby Be At Risk For Obesity If He Wakes Regularly At Night To Breastfeed?

My child often wakes in the middle of the night to breastfeed and I always offer him the breast. Is my child at an increased risk for obesity because he feeds regularly throughout the night?…   Read more

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Common Childhood Coughs