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"Is this normal?" So often, new parents aren't sure - whether it's their baby's behavior, growth, or even what's going on in their diapers. In this episode of Healthy Baby, Happy Parent, you'll hear several pediatricians from Children's Wisconsin weigh in about the most common "is this normal" questions they hear from new moms and dads - as well as the questions they had themselves as parents! 

Watching your baby grow can be so exciting - but also, confusing! Those milestone charts are fun, but may not tell you what to expect from YOUR unique baby, or give you a clear picture of your baby’s development overall. This conversation with Children's Wisconsin pediatrician, Dr. Kenneth Strezlecki, will help you make sense of what’s happening in your baby's body and brain in that first year and a half of life, which new behaviors and accomplishments you should be looking for, and what to do if you aren't sure your baby is hitting all the developmental milestones at the right time.

With the COVID-19 pandemic still a big part of our day to day lives, parents with babies and toddlers are often confused about the best way to protect them from getting infected - or what to do if they become sick. In this episode of Healthy Baby, Happy Parent, we talk with Children's Wisconsin pediatrician Dr. Christopher Schwake about the most current information on preventing spread, treating COVID-19, vaccinations, and how you can keep your baby healthy and safe. 

Believe it or not, your baby is starting to bond with you right from birth, and those early months are full of real-time evidence that your baby is developing a strong attachment and actually learning to love you. In this episode, Children’s Wisconsin pediatrician Dr.  Schreiber shares ways your baby shows attachment and love, from first smiles to separation anxiety. You'll also hear from Children’s Wisconsin child and family therapist Becky Verdin about what to do if your baby ISN’T showing some of those signs, and other ways you can help bond with your baby through the first year and beyond. 

Feeding your baby may seem simple, but from what formula to choose to how and when to start solids, there are a lot of decisions to make! In the second episode of our "feeding your baby" series, we talk with Children's Wisconsin pediatrician Dr. Daniel Dorrington to demystify bottle-feeding and starting solids. This episode will help you feed your baby with more confidence, whether you're thinking about introducing a bottle or want to know the best way and time to start solids.    

Breastfeeding is natural, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy! In Part 1 of a two-part series on feeding your baby, lactation consultant Rachel Rebholz gives us the scoop on everything you need to know about breastfeeding from first latch-on to weaning: how to make sure baby’s getting enough milk, dealing with nipple soreness, introducing a bottle and more.

If there’s one sure thing to look forward to as a new parent, it’s that you’re going to have a lot of diapers to change. And sometimes, what's IN those diapers can be pretty mysterious! Today, Children’s Wisconsin pediatrician Dr. Barbara Calkins gives us the real scoop on baby's poop - what’s normal, why it changes so much, and what it can tell you about what's going on inside your baby's body. 

Babies sure are cute - but their skin can be a mess! In this episode, we're talking with Dr. LaVaughn Cotton, an urgent care pediatrician with Children’s Wisconsin, about all those itches, bumps and rashes that can show up on your baby’s face and body. Whether it's an allergic reaction, a virus, or a simple case of diaper rash, this conversation will help you figure out what's going on - and what to do.   

When you're a new parent, it's easy to focus so much on your baby that you forget about your own needs. In this episode we talk with Children's pediatrician Dr. Lisa Chowdhury about how important it is for parents to care for themselves, too. From sleep to relationships to mood swings, this conversation will help you take good care of yourself- so you can take even better care of your baby. 

Why do babies go to the doctor when they aren’t actually sick? Children's Wisconsin pediatrician Dr. Paul Veldhouse tells us what really happens during a well-baby visit and why they’re so important. From learning more about your baby’s development, to getting advice on feeding and sleep, to making sure Mom is getting what she needs, well-baby visits are about more than shots and growth charts. Find out more in this episode of Healthy Baby, Happy Parent! 

From over-the-counter medications to antibiotics, humidifiers to snot-suckers...what are the best ways to help a sick baby feel better soon? Pediatrician Dr. Zaigham Tahir of Children's Wisconsin Urgent Care gives us the most up-to-date information on treating common colds and viruses, and much more in the second part of this two-part episode series. 

Baby's first cough, fever and sniffles can cause a lot of anxiety. What's really going on when baby doesn't feel well, what's the best way to treat common colds and viruses, and how do you know when it's time to call the doctor? In this episode pediatrician Dr. Zaigham Tahir from Children's Wisconsin Urgent Care offers tons of reassurance and some great advice to help parents figure out which symptoms are normal - and when it's time to take baby in to be seen.