Baby halitosis: when and why does a baby get bad breath?
Two families asked me why their almost one-year-old babies have bad breath. But no parent has ever...
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The secret to getting your kids to eat better
The secret to raising a healthy eater is simple: you have to teach kids to choose healthy foods. Here are a few tips:
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Latch-on: Simple solutions to common breastfeeding problems
Any mom who says breastfeeding is easy just doesn’t remember the first few weeks! At some point...
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Blue lips, hands and feet mean a warm heart
Babies can be colorful – literally. A young mother noticed that after she nursed her six-week-old...
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How to decorate a smart baby’s nursery
Decorating the nursery isn’t just fun – it’s also important for a baby’s development....
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Don’t blame teething for baby’s ills
Teething has had a bad reputation for over 5000 years. Hippocrates, Homer, and Aristotle...
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How to outsmart mosquitos and prevent bites
Yes, you should be worried about mosquitos transmitting Zika. And you should be just as worried...
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Bedtime snacks help kids sleep
If dinner is at 5:30 p.m. it makes perfect sense that your child will be hungry again at 8:30 pm....
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Righty or Lefty? When will you know?
Will your child be an accomplished athlete or mathematical genius? We grownups love looking for...
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The bright side of dark chocolate
Looking for the perfect Valentine’s gift or Easter surprise? Introduce your kids to the taste of...
Read MoreAbout Dr. Wendy
I’m Dr. Wendy Hunter, a pediatrician and mom. I answer the questions you forgot or were too embarrassed to ask your kid’s doctor. I mix the science of modern medicine with the reality of parenting.
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