Articles Index

Supplemental Newborn Screening

Review the issue of whether or not you should order a supplemental newborn screening test for your baby.

Milk - Low Fat vs. Whole Milk

Review the issue of whether you should give your kids whole milk, low-fat milk, or skim milk.

Chocolate Milk

Review the issue of whether or not you should give your chocolate milk instead of plain white milk.

Cord Blood Banking

Review the issue of whether or not you should bank your baby's umbilical cord blood in a private bank, such as Viacord or Cord Blood Registry.

Kids and Cell Phones

Read more about the issue of parents getting cell phones for their tween or teen, including the risks and benefits that a cell phone can offer.

Raisins - Health Food or Junk Food?

Depending on who you ask, you might hear raisins referred to as the perfect snack for kids, "nature's candy," or as just another junk food that increases their risk of getting cavities. Review whether or not you should let your kids eat raisins.

Thumb Sucking vs. Using Pacifiers

Review the issue of whether it is better for babies to suck their thumb or fingers vs using a pacifier.

The Issue of 'Complete' Vitamins

Review the issue of how complete multivitamins can actually be incomplete and may not provide your kids with all of the vitamins and minerals they might need, including calcium.

Baby Walkers - Are they safe?

Mobile baby walkers, although fun for babies, can put your child at big risk of getting injured. Do you use one? Should they be banned? Review this important issue.