Research shows up to 50% of children have hurts classified as growing pains. For some kids it can mean leg pain; for others, it can mean soreness in their arms. “What [this study] found was that the description of growing pains was varied…There was no definitive criteria that established the diagnosis, or that was used to make the clinical diagnosis,” explains Carlos Uquillas, MD, a pediatric sports medicine specialist and pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute....

The safest way for a dog to travel is in a secure crate. If you are involved in an accident, your pup is much safer in a crate than loose or even in a safety harness. The crate, especially a plastic airline crate, will protect your dog from injuries on impact and keep the dog secure in the aftermath. More than one dog has survived a car accident and then been killed on the road when he slips out an open car door....

Health Professional Attitudes and Knowledge Although many health providers are virtual breastfeeding champions, professional apathy and misinformation about breastfeeding are widespread. A common perception is that formula-feeding is perfectly adequate and breastfeeding is “a little bit better.” However, emphasizing the extra benefits offered by breastfeeding is very different from acknowledging the potential health hazards of formula-feeding. Many well-meaning practitioners are reluctant to strongly promote the benefits of breastfeeding because they worry it will make bottle-feeding women feel guilty....

Consider if the appliance’s functions and cleaning capabilities will fit into your family’s lifestyle. We carefully considered value, design, material, ease of cleaning and use, and functionality when reviewing products. Here are the best baby food makers on the market. The BEABA Babycook Duo is our top pick thanks to the appliance’s dual cooking feature. It’s a multitasker’s dream unit, allowing you to steam cook on one side while you puree on the other....

Age group: 18-40 months Duration of activity: 10 minutes Materials: Tempera paint Plastic spoons Light-colored construction or bond paper Plastic straws This is a fun way for your child to learn about the power of an invisible force such as the wind.

With this approach, you pump your breast milk (or receive donated milk) and give it to your baby in a bottle. Pumping and bottle feeding breast milk is a great way to provide your child with breast milk without needing to put them to the breast. Here’s what you need to know about pumping for your baby. Reasons for Pumping and Bottle Feeding You may make the decision to pump before your child is born, or you may breastfeed for a while and then move on to pumping as your child grows....

Although boundaries are different for everyone, when done correctly, they help teens set limits with others in order to protect themselves. Setting boundaries allows teens to communicate with other people about what is OK and what is not OK with them and is essential for teen friendships and dating relationships. Boundaries may even be necessary with some adult figures in their lives like a coach or a relative. Here are some guidelines on how to help your teen set boundaries....

Lightly touch your nipple against the midpoint of your baby’s lower lip to stimulate her to open her mouth WIDE. Many women make the mistake of trying to push their nipple into their baby’s mouth, just like we do with bottle-feeding. Instead of trying to insert your nipple, concentrate on bringing your baby to your breast. Lightly tickle her lip, and patiently wait until she opens very wide. Then quickly pull her toward you so she grasps your breast....

If you do find yourself expecting again—whether it’s planned or a surprise—you may have a lot of questions about how breastfeeding will affect your new pregnancy, the baby you’re nursing, your milk supply, and your body. Here’s what you need to know about breastfeeding during pregnancy. Do You Have to Wean? A new pregnancy is a common reason for weaning. Some children wean themselves, and some moms encourage weaning to get ready for the new baby....

Of course, no two babies are the same, and no two breastfeeding experiences are exactly alike. Still, there are some common experiences that parents have when it comes to breastfeeding baby #1 vs. baby #2. We reached out to experts to help us understand what some of the differences may be, both physiologically and emotionally, and what to expect as you set out to breastfeed baby #2. What Happens Physiologically Between Baby #1 and #2 If low milk supply—or a delay in your milk “coming in”—was a concern for you ith your first child, there’s some good news....

Newspaper Liquid dishwashing detergent Shallow dish Tempera paint Straw Construction paper or other paper Directions

Having a newborn baby in your home can be as exhausting as it is wonderful—so sometimes, it’s easy to let precious moments go by without commemorating them. If you’re looking for a keepsake that new parents will love and children will appreciate as they get older, a hand and footprint picture frame kit is a quick and easy way to make a memory that’ll last a lifetime. This kit, from the husband and wife-owned baby care company Bubzi Co, is a top seller online....

Effort: Easy — some sewing required Materials: Yellow turtleneck Yellow sweatpants Black electrical tape Black headband Black and yellow pipe cleaners Black nylons Black shoes Craft wire (or coat hangers) Black thread and needle Paper towel roll Black construction paper Scissors Instructions: Use the electrical tape to make black stripes on the yellow shirt and pants. Twist the pipe cleaners, and attach them to the head band for antennae. Form the outline of wings with the wire (or coat hangers), and cover the outline with black nylons....

In the past, you may have reached for Claritin (loratadine) to help soothe your puffy eyes, itchy throat, or find relief from other allergy symptoms. If Claritin has been your go-to to get through the runny nose season, you may wonder if it’s safe for you to take now that you are breastfeeding your little one. Fortunately, you can safely take Claritin while breastfeeding. Claritin is an antihistamine, which passes through breast milk in such a low quantity that it won’t hurt your baby....

No Alcohol Is Safe in Pregnancy You may have read that a glass of wine once in a while isn’t dangerous for a pregnancy, or that once a woman is in the third trimester of pregnancy any alcohol she drinks isn’t likely to affect her baby because by that point the baby is fully developed. But research has shown that there’s no time during pregnancy when it’s safe for a woman to drink, nor is there an amount of alcohol that’s safe....

As wonderful as this substance may seem, it is not safe to use during pregnancy. Although there isn’t enough research yet to say for sure what could go wrong, there are a few potential concerns to know about. And until we know more, it’s best to err on the side of caution and avoid CBD while pregnant. What is CBD? Cannabidiol (CBD) is a component of the cannabis plant. CBD has many therapeutic benefits, such as helping to alleviate chronic pain, anxiety, and depression, insomnia, and nausea and vomiting....