Emirate Gate – Page 20 – Pregnancy, Parenting Insights, Advice & Tips

Car Seat Installation 101 – A step-by-step guide to securing baby car seats

If you needed a degree to become a parent, Car Seat Installation 101 would be a required course. Unfortunately not enough parents are enrolling—according to some statistics, four out of five car seats on the road today are not properly installed. If you’ve ever wrangled with a car seat, you understand why. Here are some … Read more about Car Seat Installation 101 – A step-by-step guide to securing baby car seats

Should Babies Drink Water?

by Dr. Karen Schwarzer, MD

Q:I asked the doctor if I could give my baby water and he told me to give them breast milk or formula in the place of water. Is something wrong with giving my child water at three months? I’m having a hard time trying to follow the doctor’s advice. It seems counterintuitive to think of … Read more about Should Babies Drink Water?

When to Call the Doctor: A Guide for New Parents

by Denise Cortes

Should you call the doctor or wait and see? Five symptoms in your infant you don’t want to ignore. Any discussion of this topic needs an immediate disclaimer: the short answer is to call the doctor whenever you are worried. No list can cover every possible scenario, and most, like this one, will cover the most … Read more about When to Call the Doctor: A Guide for New Parents

Safety Mistakes Parents Make

by Paula Bernstein

Keep Your Child Safe from Hidden Dangers A Room-by-Room Guide

The responsibilities of parenting may daunt and overwhelm first-time parents. Taking proper safety precautions can provide your child with a basis for healthy development and a safe environment. Becoming a parent is a daunting prospect at times, and for first-time parents, the responsibility may seem overwhelming. Questions like “Will I be a good parent?” and “How can … Read more about Safety Mistakes Parents Make

Children’s Ibuprofen Dosage Chart

by Lizelle Green

Wondering how much Ibuprofen is safe for your child? Find out with our helpful chart. Children’s Ibuprofen Dosage ChartMotrin® Age Drops50 mg/ 1.25 ml Suspension100 mg/ 5 ml Chewables50 mg TABS Adult200 mg tabs 6-11 mos.13-17 lbs. 1 dropper ½ tsp 1 tab 12-23 mos.18-23 lbs. 2 droppers 1 tsp 2 tabs 2-3 yrs.24-35 … Read more about Children’s Ibuprofen Dosage Chart

Children’s Acetaminophen Dosage Chart

by Denise Cortes

Wondering how much acetaminophen is safe for your child? Find out with our helpful chart. Children’s Acetaminophen Dosage Chart (Tylenol® OR Tempra®) Age Drops0.8 ml droppers Elixer160 mg/ 5 ml Chewables80 mg tabs Jr. Tabs160 mg tabs Adult325 mg tabs 4-11 mos.12-17 lbs. 1 dropper ½ tsp 1 tab 12-23 mos.18-23 lbs. 1 ½ … Read more about Children’s Acetaminophen Dosage Chart

The Basics of Bonding through Attachment Parenting

by Denise Cortes

You may think that just because you don’t breastfeed that you’re unable to utilize the methods of Attachment Parenting, Think again! Every parent can adopt these methods to raise independent, secure, well-adjusted children. When my children were newborns, the term Attachment Parenting (AP) had not yet been coined by Dr. William Sears. When I had my first … Read more about The Basics of Bonding through Attachment Parenting

A Guide to Co-Sleeping: Good Nighttime Parenting or Recipe for Disaster?

by Carolyn Robertson

#Askanexpert: how can I get my baby to sleep through the night?

Few parenting practices raise as many extreme reactions—from loving bonding memories to horrified gasps at potential dangers—as co-sleeping with your baby. What stand do the experts take on this controversial issue? Few parenting practices raise as many eyebrows as the decision to allow baby to sleep in bed with you. Just try telling people that … Read more about A Guide to Co-Sleeping: Good Nighttime Parenting or Recipe for Disaster?

Keep Your Child Safe from Hidden Dangers: A Room-by-Room Guide

by Lizelle Green

As parents, we do everything we can to make our homes safe for our children, but there may be hazards lurking in unexpected places. Find out how you can alleviate overlooked household dangers. Did you know that the leading cause of death and disability in children ages one to four is home accidents? This is … Read more about Keep Your Child Safe from Hidden Dangers: A Room-by-Room Guide

Infant Growth: Is Your Child on Track? Understanding ‘Failure to Thrive’

by Erin Loechner

Understanding Baby Growth Percentiles - How does your child measure up?

What do doctors say about child growth concerns? Read on for the causes and the many descriptions of “failure to thrive.” Have you heard of the medical term “failure to thrive?” You may have heard your child’s pediatrician mention this concern if your child has fallen two or more percentiles on his or her growth chart over … Read more about Infant Growth: Is Your Child on Track? Understanding ‘Failure to Thrive’