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By: Elizabeth Vainder, M.D.
On: March 13, 2018
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Hi there! 💗 It’s Dr Vainder here! I’m a ped Hi there! 💗 It’s Dr Vainder here! I’m a pediatrician that’s passionate about helping kids and parents stay physically & mentally healthy. ❤️ If you’re following along, I’m doing 30 days from Mom-to-be to Confident Mom in the first year of your baby’s life. The practical tools and knowledge you need to get you through your baby’s first year with confidence. 💗 Today is Day 28 out of 30 and it’s all about your baby at 10-11 Months 💗 This is a BUSY age! Babies this age are mobile, curious and chatty :) 💗 They are excited to learn and explore to provide lots of opportunities for that! 💗 Lastly, have fun! Truly try not to take life too seriously with your baby. Laugh at the messes and give up on perfection. It doesn’t exist. 💗 Thanks for being here! Tag a friend that may want to follow along. This week will be our last week on this topic, but remember you can look back at the previous posts whenever you like/need. The purpose is always to empower you and share knowledge from the lens of a mom first and a pediatrician second. 💗 Have a wonderful week! I see you! I appreciate how you’re showing for your family! 💗 See you tomorrow on Day 29 (we’re almost done!) 💗 Double tap, Share and follow along #feedingbaby #newmoms #mamaprimeriza #mamas #parent #parenting #mommylife #mommyandme #sensoryplay #sensoryprocessingdisorder #development
Hi there! 💗 It’s Dr Vainder here! I’m a ped Hi there! 💗 It’s Dr Vainder here! I’m a pediatrician that’s passionate about helping kids and parents stay physically & mentally healthy. ❤️ If you’re following along, I’m doing 30 days from Mom-to-be to Confident Mom in the first year of your baby’s life. The practical tools and knowledge you need to get you through your baby’s first year with confidence. 💗 Today is Day 27 out of 30 and it’s all about Food & Babies 💗 There is so much information about food and babies that it can really be overwhelming. 💗 Parents always come in worried that they are either over feeding their babies or that their babies aren’t getting enough of one thing or the other. 💗 Add to this, well meaning grandparents asking about why the baby is so skinny or so fat and you have everything you need to make a mom crazy! 💗 I hope find this post helpful and remember these 3 things: ✅ Your baby gets to decide how much or what they eat. Your job is to provide a variety of different foods in a safe way ✅ Some days babies eat everything you give them and other times they seem to barely eat anything at all..it’s okay! ✅ Try, try again. If your baby doesn’t like something the first time, keep trying another day, weeks later or even months later. Try it in different ways etc 💗 Lastly, have fun! Enjoy meal time with your baby and accept that it will be messy, eye-opening, sometimes frustrating but fun :) 💗 If you have a picky eater, hang in there! Keep offering and don’t replace meals with more milk. 💗 For some great Amazon finds for feeding your baby click the link in my bio. ⬆️ Thanks for being here! Tag a friend that may want to follow along. This week will be our last week on this topic, but remember you can look back at the previous posts whenever you like/need. The purpose is always to empower you and share knowledge from the lens of a mom first and a pediatrician second. 💗 Have a wonderful week! I see you! I appreciate how you’re showing for your family! 💗 See you tomorrow on Day 28 as we go over the 10-11 Month developmental milestones 💗 Double tap, Share and follow along #feedingbaby #newmoms #mamaprimeriza #mamas #parent #parenting #mommylife #mommyandme #babyfood
Hi there! 💗 It’s Dr Vainder here! I’m a ped Hi there! 💗 It’s Dr Vainder here! I’m a pediatrician that’s passionate about helping kids and parents stay physically & mentally healthy. ❤️ If you’re following along, I’m doing 30 days from Mom-to-be to Confident Mom in the first year of your baby’s life. The practical tools and knowledge you need to get you through your baby’s first year with confidence. 💗 Today is Day 26 out of 30 and it’s all about 9 Month Developmental Milestones 💗 So much has changed by this age!!! ✅ Your baby is “talking more” - making lots of noises and trying to communicate! Talk back, listen, read and enjoy it! ✅ They’re much more mobile so be ready! Most babies can now sit up on their own, pull themselves together stand and even walk! ✅ They are much more coordinated and can pick up small things better with their fingers (pincer grasp) so it’s a great time to explore with more finger foods! 💗 Thanks for being here! Tag a friend that may want to follow along. This week will be our last week on this topic, but remember you can look back at the previous posts whenever you like/need. The purpose is always to empower you and share knowledge from the lens of a mom first and a pediatrician second. 💗 Have a wonderful week! I see you! I appreciate how you’re showing for your family! 💗 See you tomorrow on Day 27 as we go further into nutrition and infants. 💗 Double tap, Share and follow along #9monthsold #newmoms #mamaprimeriza #mamas #parent #parenting #mommylife #mommyandme
Hi there! 💗 It’s Dr Vainder here! I’m a ped Hi there! 💗 It’s Dr Vainder here! I’m a pediatrician that’s passionate about helping kids and parents stay physically & mentally healthy. ❤️ If you’re following along, I’m doing 30 days from Mom-to-be to Confident Mom in the first year of your baby’s life. The practical tools and knowledge you need to get you through your baby’s first year with confidence. 💗 Today is Day 25 out of 30 and it’s all about Babies and Rashes 💗 Baby’s have sensitive skin. That soft skin is often irritated by abrasive chemicals or things (even dad’s beard :)) 💗 Using mild fragrance free soaps and detergents can go a long way to improve your baby’s skin and prevent rashes. 💗 Prevention is key. Paying attention early and intervening at the first signs of a rash is a great place to start. 💗 I also included Roseola because it so common in this age group and causes a lot of a anxiety to parents due to the fever. Roseola is a virus and does not need medical treatment but any fever + rash in an infant should be assessed by a doctor just to be safe. 💗💗 To see some of my favorite baby skin care products click the link in my bio for my Amazon Favorites 💗 Have a wonderful day! 💗💗 Like, Share, tag a friend and click the link in my bio to sign up for my weekly newsletter 💗 See you next week for our final week of our 30 Days to Confident Mom 💗💗 I will be sharing with you more developmental milestones in the 9-12 month period, what is normal and when to worry, more feeding strategies and motor development. 💗 Thanks for following along! Have a wonderful weekend! 💗 #moms #dads #parenting #babyrash #babies #womenphysicians #mommylife #roseola #eczema #newmoms #pediatra #mamaprimeriza #mamapresente
I don't know about you, but these days its easy to I don't know about you, but these days its easy to fall into the rabbit hole of overwhelm. ❤️ Between covid, missed celebrations, disappointment for your kids, work responsibilities, home responsibilites. Its really hard... ❤️ Just remember that you are not alone. This week's blog post is about evidence based ways to handle overwhelm. ❤️ I hope you find them helpful. They are some easy-to-implement ways to help you and even your kids/teens. ❤️ For those who need to hear it, Hang in there, I see you and you're doing an amazing job ❤️ Have a wonderful weekend. Click the link in my bio to read the post and subscribe to my weekly blog. ❤️ Share and tag a friend. #overwhelmed #overwhelm #parenting #parents #mompreneur #workingmom #parentingishard #moms #dads #teens #mamas
Hi there! 💗 It’s Dr Vainder here! I’m a ped Hi there! 💗 It’s Dr Vainder here! I’m a pediatrician that’s passionate about helping kids and parents stay physically & mentally healthy. ❤️ If you’re following along, I’m doing 30 days from Mom-to-be to Confident Mom in the first year of your baby’s life. The practical tools and knowledge you need to get you through your baby’s first year with confidence. 💗 Today is Day 24 out of 30 and it’s all about babies and 7-8 Months 💗 This is such a busy age with so much going on. Babies are changing quickly physically and developmentally. 💗 Play is big in this age group and can be in the form of many ways such as eating, singing, reading. dancing, clapping, etc 💗 Remember, Interaction is what babies crave and is what creates the strongest bond between you and your baby. 💗 Remember, keep it fun, simple, repetitive and follow your baby’s lead for what they enjoy the most 🥰 💗 Comment below so we can get ideas from each other 🥰⬇️of other ways you have been having fun with your baby at this age :) 💗💗 Have a wonderful day! 💗💗 Like, Share, tag a friend and click the link in my bio to sign up for my weekly newsletter 💗 See you tomorrow for Day 25! Tomorrow I’ll be going over common rashes that babies can have 💗💗 #moms #dads #parenting #reading #speech #language #play #babies #womenphysicians #mommylife #7months #8months #newmoms #pediatra #mamaprimeriza #mamapresente
Hi there! 💗 It’s Dr Vainder here! I’m a ped Hi there! 💗 It’s Dr Vainder here! I’m a pediatrician that’s passionate about helping kids and parents stay physically & mentally healthy. ❤️ If you’re following along, I’m doing 30 days from Mom-to-be to Confident Mom in the first year of your baby’s life. The practical tools and knowledge you need to get you through your baby’s first year with confidence. 💗 Today is Day 23 out of 30 and it’s all about reading and play. 💗 Reading to your baby, even as early as when you’re pregnant, encourages language development and a love of reading. 💗 Play with infants can be as simple as a song, peek-a-boo or playing with a bowl and a spoon. 💗 Interaction is what babies crave and is what creates the strongest bond between you and your baby. 💗 Remember, keep it fun, simple, repetitive and follow your baby’s lead for what they enjoy the most 🥰 💗 I’m also sharing some of my favorite accounts to follow for creative ideas to use with your baby. - they seriously have some incredible ideas! @playtalklove @thebreakfasteur @mothercould @learnwithchatterboxes ❤️ I hope you find these tips helpful and take a look at these other accounts! They are truly amazing! Comment below so we can get ideas from each other 🥰⬇️of other ways your incorporate play and reading in your lives. 💗💗 Have a wonderful day! 💗💗 Like, Share, tag a friend and click the link in my bio to sign up for my weekly newsletter 💗 See you tomorrow for Day 24! Tomorrow I’ll be going over the 7-8 Month age💗 💗💗 #moms #dads #parenting #reading #speech #language #play #babies #womenphysicians #mommylife #mamaprimeriza #mamá
Good Morning ☀️ On the lines of yesterday’s Good Morning ☀️ On the lines of yesterday’s post on safety, please note that BUTTON BATTERIES & MAGNETS are especially dangerous if ingested!! ☹️ Make sure to keep these away from the reach of children if using them for any reason. 🚑If you suspect ingestion, you MUST go to the Emergency Room 🔴 Can cause injuries and even death 🔴 These small batteries and magnets are found in many popular toys and household items 🔴 The batteries when swallowed will mix with saliva and cause a chemical burn in the esophagus in as little as 2 hours! 🔴 If you suspect ingestion, do not give anything to eat or drink, do not do the Heimlich maneuver 🔴Signs of possible ingestion: Sudden crying, drooling, decreased eating or drinking, difficulty swallowing, vomiting, abdominal pain +/- blood in the stool or saliva. (These are so vague and can apply to so many things so you have to be aware of any of these laying around the house and have a high index of suspicion) ♥️ As usual, prevention is the key to reducing injuries, accidents and deaths. ♥️ Share with a friend that might need to know ♥️ Have a wonderful day! #infantinjuries #babyproof #babyproofing #parents #parentingwithpurpose #buttonbatteries #magnetdanger #pediatrician #pediatrics #moms #dads
Hi there! 💗 It’s Dr Vainder here! I’m a ped Hi there! 💗 It’s Dr Vainder here! I’m a pediatrician that’s passionate about helping kids and parents stay physically & mentally healthy. ❤️ If you’re following along, I’m doing 30 days from Mom-to-be to Confident Mom in the first year of your baby’s life. The practical tools and knowledge you need to get you through your baby’s first year with confidence. 💗 Today is Day 22 out of 30 and it’s all about safety and your baby. 👩🏻‍⚕️ Sadly, as a pediatrician I’ve seen more injuries and accidents than I care to remember - but taking the time to be prepared can make all the difference in the world. 💗 I’m sharing with you some basic tips about safety and some MUST-Dos In your home 💗 If your child goes to a grandparents house or friends house for child-care or baby sitting, the same applies. 🌟Prepare the home inside and outside- pools, etc 🌟 Keep emergency numbers visible to anyone in the home- see post 🌟 If you have a baby or take care of a baby, you should know basic infant CPR. There are many places that offer this training (doctor’s offices, hospitals,etc) **online there are videos and online courses as well. In the post you’ll find a kit that comes a with a video and mannequin to practice with for only $35. This is great for you, grandparents or nanny’s/baby sitters. ♥️Remember accidents can happen to anyone. - but once they happen you can’t go back in time. So please be prepared and be smart. ❤️ I hope you find these tips helpful. Comment below so we can get ideas from each other 🥰⬇️of other tips you’ve used or shared. 💗💗 Have a wonderful day! 💗💗 Like, Share, tag a friend and click the link in my bio to sign up for my weekly newsletter 💗 See you tomorrow for Day 23! Tomorrow I’ll be going over the importance of play and reading. 💗 💗💗 #moms #dads #parenting #safety #babyproof #parents #babies #pediatrics #pediatrician #drvcares #momssupportingmoms #mommy #newmomslife #workingmom #star #pediatrician #pediatrics #drowningprevention #cpr
One of my favorite quotes by Martin Luther King ♥️An amazing human ♥️
Hi there! Good morning! ☀️ It’s Dr Vainder Hi there! Good morning! ☀️ It’s Dr Vainder here! I’m a pediatrician that’s passionate about helping kids and parents stay physically & mentally healthy. ❤️ If you’re following along, I’m doing 30 days from Mom-to-be to Confident Mom in the first year of your baby’s life. The practical tools and knowledge you need to get you through your baby’s first year with confidence. 💗 Today is Day 21 out of 30 and it’s all about your baby and starting solids. 👩🏻‍⚕️ Parents are always very excited about starting solids! 💗 I remember having a family whose father was a chef, and he was MORE than ready to get started with feeding their baby! (Lucky baby! I personally am NOT a chef - but there’s lots of easy ways to get started that don’t require a lot of prep or cooking know how :) 💗 There are some big take-aways when starting solids: 🌟Starting solids may look different for different babies. 🌟 Some babies LOVE eating solids and some need more time to warm up. 🌟 Readiness is all about when your baby is developmentally ready. 🌟 It will be messy and that’s just part of it ♥️ 🌟 Try different foods in different ways 🌟 Safely introduce solids that are not choking hazards 🌟 Trying new foods and liking them are two different things - so be patient 🌟 You don’t need to be a chef to make your baby food 💗 So there’s a lot of information in today’s post! 💗 I hope you find it helpful! I’d love to hear about your baby’s favorite foods! Comment below so we can get ideas from each other 🥰⬇️ 💗💗 Have a wonderful day! 💗💗 Like, Share, tag a friend and click the link in my bio to sign up for my weekly newsletter 💗 Tomorrow I’ll be going over how to effectively and affordably baby-proof your house for your baby. 💗💗 #moms #dads #parenting #solids #babynutrition #blw #babies #pediatrics #pediatrician #drvcares #momssupportingmoms #mommy #newmomslife #workingmom #startingsolids #pediatrician #pediatrics
This is me as a new mom...many moons 🌙 ago...si This is me as a new mom...many moons 🌙 ago...sitting there waiting for the pediatrician to come in....now my oldest is 18.....when I tell you time flies....it really does.... I remember this day as if it was yesterday! I was so nervous as a new mom. You would think that being a pediatrician would make you more confident as a mom but when it's your own little baby you're holding, self-doubt creeps in and takes over. (Major imposter syndrome) I remember being so hard on myself to do everything perfectly. If I could go back in time, My advice to young me would be, "Stop trying to be perfect and just do your best. Trust your gut and just love this little miracle sitting on your lap." What would your advice be to first time moms? You never know who might be reading this and need to hear those words. ❤️ #newmomadvice #newmoms #parenting #impostersyndrome #pediatrician #momma #newbaby #parents #firstvisittothepediatrician
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