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11/09/2025

Metro Pediatrics Tip of The Day:

"Pacifier Pros and Cons From a Mother of 12"

Pacifiers may be a good or bad thing, depending on what expert is weighing in at the moment. Which is the problem with a lot of parenting advice. But as a mother of 12 babies who cried more often than not, I can tell you that pacifiers were a lifesaver for me.

Pacifiers gave my babies the extra sucking they needed for comfort when their bellies were already full. A longer feeding would have meant more milk. More milk would have meant more gas. More gas would lead to even more crying. Besides, I had (and still have) a rather low tolerance for crying. The pacifier stopped the crying. That meant for a much less stressed mom (me).

In addition to the gas factor from too much milk, breastfeeding for me meant soreness and even breast infections in the early postpartum days. I needed to give myself a break here and there for air and healing. The pacifier gave me that bit of a break from breastfeeding.

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11/09/2025

11/08/2025

Metro Pediatrics Tip of The Day:

"Newborn Sleep: What to Expect Between Birth and 3 Months"

Can a newborn sleep through the night? What's a typical 2-month-old sleep schedule? Here are answers to your sleep questions, from birth to 3 months.

For the first couple of months, newborns can't decipher between day and night because they haven't developed their own circadian rhythms of melatonin production, says Kim West, aka "The Sleep Lady" and author of The Sleep Lady's Good Night, Sleep Tight.

Your baby will likely sleep a total of 16 to 18 hours per day during their first week—about half during the night and half spread out over four daytime naps. From two weeks to two months of age, they'll sleep an average of 15.5 to 17 hours total, broken down by about 8.5 to 10 hours at night and six to seven hours during the day spread out over three to four naps. During the third month, babies need an average of 15 hours of sleep, with 10 hours at night and five hours spread out over three daytime naps.

Please click here for more information: https://www.parents.com/baby/sleep/basics/understanding-baby-sleep-1-3-months/

11/07/2025

Metro Pediatrics Tip of The Day:

"14 Totally Outdated Pieces of Baby Advice"

When you have a baby, it can feel like everyone is telling you how to care for them. But some of this unsolicited "wisdom" isn't true. Here's what to do instead.

When you have a child, it can seem like everyone knows what's best for you and your baby. In fact, the moment you announce your new arrival, you'll become the recipient of a slew of unsolicited advice. But some of this "wisdom" has been proven untrue or even harmful. Read on for 15 outdated pieces of parenting advice that you can safely ignore—and what to do instead.

Please click here for more information: https://www.parents.com/baby/care/14-most-outdated-pieces-of-baby-advice/

11/06/2025

Metro Pediatrics Tip of The Day:

"10 Newborn Worries (Not to Fret About)"

There are plenty of things to pay attention to after your baby is born. Here are some things you don't need to put on that list.

Newborns come with all sorts of new experiences, including plenty that make you worry. New parents often wonder if their baby should p**p that much or if the veins on their baby's head should be so obvious. The good news is most of these concerns are nothing to fret over.

Read on for 10 perfectly normal newborn situations you don't need to be concerned about.

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Touching the Soft Spots on Your Baby's Head
Despite caution to the contrary, you shouldn't be stressed if you happen to have touched the soft spots on your baby's head. When you touch your baby's soft spots, known as the fontanels, you're not touching their brain.

So what are you touching? A thick, protective membrane. The soft spots exist so your baby can safely negotiate the narrow birth canal and allow for brain and skull growth in the first year. Since their skull is flexible, your little one's downy head has already survived a pretty rough ride with no harm done.

While you don't have to be overly cautious about touching the soft spots, you should protect the areas from trauma.

Please click here for more information: https://www.parents.com/baby/care/newborn/newborn-worries-not-to-worry-about1/

11/05/2025

Metro Pediatrics Tip of The Day:

"When Do Babies Hold Their Heads Up?"

You know you need to support your little one's head during the first few weeks of life. But when do babies start holding their heads up, and how can you help build neck muscle strength? Keep reading to learn about this important developmental milestone.

When your baby is first born, they'll have very weak neck muscles. But soon, they'll gain enough strength to hold up their head on their own. Babies start to hold their heads up by 2 months old, with most mastering the skill by 4 months old.

Keep reading to learn how long a baby's head needs to be supported, with tips for developing strong head control.

Please click here for more information: https://www.parents.com/baby/development/when-can-my-baby-hold-her-head-up/

11/04/2025

Metro Pediatrics Tip of The Day:

"How to Help Your Baby Learn to Sit Up on Their Own"

Have you ever wondered when babies start sitting up on their own? Perhaps you've asked yourself this question as your little one wiggles around, moves their arms and legs, and explores during tummy time. After all, every one of your baby's first milestones is exciting, but watching your child be able to sit up on their own is something many parents highly anticipate.

Read on to learn when babies sit up, why it's an important step in their development, and how to help your little one reach this milestone safely.

Please click here for more information: https://www.parents.com/baby/development/physical/stages-of-sitting/