‘Twas the day before the night before Christmas and all through the house, this mom is worrying about everything she hasn’t gotten done yet – no perfect holiday photos with Santa, no delightful afternoon baking Christmas cookies with the children, no carefully wrapped presents under the beautifully adorned tree. So much to be done and so little time to do it – a common theme that everyone, most of all moms, feels throughout the winter holidays. However, despite the commercials, the Hallmark Channel movies and the holiday specials, the magic of this season lies not in what we have been purchasi ..read more

There is no doubt about it – the stretch of calendar from November to New Year’s is enough to drive anyone crazy – and if you’re a parent, it’s not a long trip! You’re still reeling from Thanksgiving and if you look hard enough, there are probably still left over mashed potatoes somewhere in your refrigerator; your list of social obligations and “fun” holiday get-togethers is off the charts; and of course, there are decorations to be hung, presents to be purchased and wrapped, and cards to be mailed. And by the way, the little humans in your house still need everything from you, plus a little ..read more

The week of Thanksgiving is here which means most moms have one eye on the turkey and one eye on the holiday shopping. Yes, ’tis the season for making lists and checking them twice! At this point in your life, your plate is overflowing (both literally and figuratively), so when it comes to gift giving ideas, you may be tapped out. Never fear! We’re doing our part by compiling a list of some of the best baby gifts for the holidays. Whether you’re buying for your own little one, giving a gift to someone else’s bundle of joy, or providing suggestions for inquiring friends and family members, we h ..read more

After the recent arctic blast of cold wintry air, it seems like winter is peaking its head right around the corner. Cold air also means drier air, and drier air means less humid air that can dry the skin out. Dr. Amy and the Baby Pibu team want to share winter skin tips for your baby or toddler. Use a humidifier in your baby’s room. Humidity during the warm summer months can be greater than 50% while humidity during the cold months can drop to 10%. Less humid air pulls the moisture out of skin. Put a humidifier in your baby’s room to replace the humidity and to prevent your baby’s skin from b ..read more

Does your child suffer from eczema? Eczema is officially known as Atopic Dermatitis and is included in the Atopy triad of eczema, hayfever, and asthma. More than 35 million Americans are afflicted with eczema- 1-3 % of adults and 10-20% of children in the U.S. If you are a parent who has a child with eczema, it can be sometimes be overwhelming to understand eczema and to know what to do to prevent and treat eczema. Dr. Amy and the Baby Pibu team want to make sure you know of a wonderful organization that provides information about eczema as well as offer support you may need. Learn more about ..read more

Delicate baby skin needs special care, but eczema prone baby skin needs even more special attention as it is more sensitive and may become “rashy” if it gets too dry or irritated. If your baby has eczema prone skin, Dr. Amy and the Baby Pibu team want to share a few tips and terms on how to choose the best skin care products to use on your eczema-prone baby skin. Atopic dermatitis is the official term for eczema, and eczema is included in the atopic triad of asthma, eczema and hay fever. Eczema affects 10-20% of the US population. Eczema is a common skin condition that may have to be chronical ..read more

After months and months of OB appointments, being poked and prodded, weighed and measured, checked and double-checked, it is no longer about you. Not that your physical health and well-being are not important, but you will find most of your doctor appointments start to revolve around that little bundle of joy you brought home from the hospital. Routine checkups, also called well-baby appointments, are a great way to track your baby’s development progress and ensure everything is moving along as it should. For this reason, you want to have a doctor or pediatrician that you like and trust so tha ..read more

By now, you’ve realized that despite all the websites, books, expert advice and mother-in-law suggestions, your baby does not come with her own Instruction Manual. Add to that, your child has one primary way of communicating with you at this point and that’s crying. Whether she’s hungry, hurt, sick or bored, it’s all still crying. As Mom, you’ve got the dubious honor of trying to translate what her cries mean. Plus, a typical newborn cries 2-3 hours a day! “Why is my baby crying?,” you ask. Don’t worry – we know a thing or two about baby cries and we’re here to help!! The Top 3 You’ve heard it ..read more

Fragrance has been around a very long time. Actually, fragrance dates back to as early as 3000 B.C. when it was used in both ancient Chinese and Egyptian civilizations. In 1921, “Coco” Chanel made fragrance popular with Chanel No. 5 as the premier designer perfume. Dr. Amy and the Baby Pibu team want to share what you need to know about fragrance and about fragrance-free skin care products. To understand the importance of fragrance-free skin care products, you first have to understand what fragrance actually is and what problems it can cause. 90% of fragrances are made of synthetic compounds ..read more

As parents, you hear all this information about putting Baby on his back; now your pediatrician is talking about tummy time. So, what’s the story? Yes, babies should always sleep on their backs; according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, this significantly reduces the chances of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS (Berk & Smith, n.d.) However, when awake, Baby still needs to strengthen other muscles that will help with development and milestones. Hello, Tummy Time! We are here to help you out with a parent’s guide to tummy time. What is Tummy Time? Tummy time is placing your baby o ..read more