In Belly Button Biz, we discuss what an umbilical hernia is and if it needs treatment. An umbilical hernia occurs in a newborn when the tissue surrounding their navel protrudes through a hole or tear in the muscle. It is not dangerous to have an…
What every parent and grandparent must understand about fever in babies
Fever is a common occurrence in babies. What every parent and grandparent must understand about fever in babies, though, is that it can be difficult to tell when the fever is high enough to require medical attention. This blog post will teach you how to…
Coronaviruses with babies: what you need to know for preparation and response
The Coronavirus is a virus that can cause respiratory illness in humans and animals. Coronaviruses are commonly found throughout the world, but they were recently found to be causing severe diseases in children all around the globe. This blog post will talk about what you…
“Ancient Baby Teething Remedies Were As Bonkers As They Were Brutal”
In ancient times, parents didn’t have the luxury of a Walgreens or Rite Aid to run to when their child was teething. Instead, they were left with some pretty brutal remedies – from using hot stones on baby’s gums and rubbing peppermint oil in their…
7 Issues for Little Girls: What You Can Do
The 7 Issues for Little Girls is the blog post title. 7 issues are discussed in detail with solutions to help you prevent or handle them when they arise. The 7 topics ranging from body image to bullying. When it comes to little vaginas there’s…
5 Things to Check When Baby is Sick: Is it a Cold? The Flu or More Serious?
When your baby is sick, it can be hard to tell what’s wrong. Is it a cold? Is it the flu? Is this something more serious that requires medical attention? In this blog post, we’ll talk about 5 things you should do when your baby…
“We have a liver for Ari”: How an organ transplant saved my baby’s life
Ari was born on February 14th, 2009 with a rare liver disease called “Biliary Atresia”. It is a condition where the bile ducts don’t work and as a result of this, his ‘liver’ couldn’t do its job to filter toxins from his bloodstream. The first…
5 Ways to Keep Kids Safe From COVID When Schools Re-Open
Schools are closed for the winter break, but when they reopen in a few weeks students will be at risk of COVID. This virus can cause serious illness and death if not treated with antibiotics. Luckily, there are several ways to keep kids safe from…
Can’t get your kid to wear a mask? Here are 5 things you can try
As a parent, you want to do anything in your power to protect your child from the flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months of age or older should get vaccinated against influenza each year. However, this is…