Providing personal, high-quality health care to children in Central Louisiana.
Kai Wicker-Brown, M.D.
Providing personal, high-quality health care to children in Central Louisiana.
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September is #BabySafetyMonth! 👶 As parents, we naturally worry about keeping our little ones safe. Here are some important tips to follow to protect your baby, including in the car, during play, and during sleep.
If you have any questions or concerns about your baby's safety and health, call our office. ☎️
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Starting solid foods is an exciting milestone, but it doesn’t mean breastfeeding has to stop. 🤱🥄
Around 6 months, babies are typically ready to begin trying solids while continuing to breastfeed. Breast milk remains an important source of nutrition as your baby gradually explores new tastes, textures, and foods. Click here to learn more about combining breastfeeding and solid foods and how you can make the transition smooth for your little one. 👇
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Breastfeeding & Solid Foods: Working Together
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Your baby will greatly enjoy the introduction of new tastes and textures in her life. However, it’s important to make sure she continues getting enough breast milk to meet her nutritional needs.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
As a reminder for the school season, your child’s backpack should never weigh more than 10-20% of their body weight. To avoid straining your child’s muscles, it's also important to choose a backpack with wide, padded shoulder straps and a padded back. Make sure to also pack heavier items closest to the center of the back. 🎒
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Does your child cry, cling to you, or become upset when it’s time to say goodbye? Separation anxiety is a normal part of childhood development and can be especially common during the toddler years.
While goodbyes can be difficult, consistent routines can help your child feel more secure. Try keeping departures short and sweet, creating a familiar goodbye ritual, and reassuring your child that you’ll be back. Click here for more tips. 👇
How to Ease Your Child’s Separation Anxiety
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Separation anxiety varies WIDELY between children. Some babies become hysterical when mom is out of sight for a very short time, while other children seem to demonstrate ongoing anxiety at separations...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Knowing how to safely store and prepare breast milk can help keep your baby’s milk fresh and reduce the risk of contamination. Here's a helpful guide on how to properly store and prepare expressed breast milk.🤱
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Tips for Freezing & Refrigerating Breast Milk
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When it comes to breast milk, how you store it depends on how soon you want to use it. Follow these safety guidelines.0 CommentsComment on Facebook