Health & Nutrition
Find advice on how to manage doctor visits and hospital stays, learn how to teach self-feeding skills and discover new medical treatments and research opportunities for children who are blind
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Health & Nutrition
Baby Acne vs Herpes: How to Tell the Difference
Baby acne is a condition that resolves on its own. Neonatal herpes is dangerous and requires treatment. If you think your baby has herpes, seek medical care.
Health & Nutrition
Baby Eczema vs Acne: How to Spot the Difference
Telling the difference between acne and eczema is more about knowing the characteristics of each like the timing and symptoms.
Health & Nutrition
Is It Normal for a Newborn’s Eyes to Roll Back in Their Head?
If your newborn’s eyes roll back in their head how do you know if it’s something to worry about or just one of those things that babies do?
Development, Feeding and Eating
Developing Oral Motor Skills in Children
Oral motor skills develop throughout your child’s first two years of life. Wondering what to expect? Our list of skills by age will help keep you informed.
Health & Nutrition, Research Studies
SIDS Breakthrough: New Research Indicates Possible Cause for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Researchers at the SIDS and Sleep Apnoea Research Group in Australia have discovered a possible cause for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Research Studies, Visual Impairment
Family Interactions and Blind Children Research Study
University of Bristol is looking for families who can share videos of their children who are blind interacting with their friends and family.
Health & Nutrition, Parenting
Drool Rash vs Eczema: How to Tell the Difference
Drool rashes are common among teething babies and cause irritating red patches on the face and neck just like eczema, but there are key differences.
Feeding and Eating
Help! Milk is Coming Out Of My Baby’s Nose!
Babies’ spit-up flows out fairly gently without causing too much distress while vomit is forcefully expelled by stomach muscles contracting.
Feeding and Eating
Help! My Baby Won’t Burp!
Burping babies isn’t foolproof, and you might find that your baby won’t burp! It could be that they just don’t need to.
Health & Nutrition, Special Needs
Managing Medications: 7 Tips for Parents of Medically Complex Kids
When you have a child with complex medical issues chances are they are taking multiple medications. Learn how to make managing meds easier.
Health & Nutrition
My Baby Scratches Their Head a Lot: Should I Be Concerned?
It’s normal for babies to scratch their heads, but if your baby’s constant scratching causes skin irritation here's what to do.
Health & Nutrition
Help! My Baby’s Eyebrows Are So Crusty!
Your baby's newborn period is the peak time for cradle cap to strike and can leave your baby’s eyebrows looking crusty and not so cute.
Autism, Health & Nutrition
Getting My Special Needs Son the COVID Vaccine: One Mom’s Mission
While others debate the pros and cons of the COVID-19 vaccine, some desperate special needs families hopelessly search for resources to get their kids vaccinated.
Health & Nutrition
8 Devices for Monitoring Seizures in Children
Seizures are scary, but there are ways to monitor and predict them, from movement or breathing monitors to wearable devices and apps.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, iPad Apps and Accessibility
Successful iPad Apps for Children with CVI
A collection of successful iPad apps for kids diagnosed with CVI as recommended by a TVI and CVI specialist.
Feeding and Eating, Health & Nutrition
Thickened Liquids: What is it, Who Needs it and Will Insurance Pay for it?
If your child has problems swallowing, or dysphagia, it can be difficult for them to get thin liquids down the right side of their throat when drinking.
Research Studies, Visual Impairment
Language Research for Parents of Blind Infants
The Bergelson Lab at Duke University is looking for families with blind infants to participate in studies about language development.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Why I laughed when my daughter lost her eye
Gwen tells funny stories about raising her daughter Ivey who has bilateral anophthalmia. Gwen says it's important for us to learn to laugh at ourselves and our lives and teach...
Health & Nutrition
10 Things you feel when you’re considering brain surgery for your child
If you are looking at the possibility of brain surgery for your child with epilepsy, what thoughts and concerns have plagued you?
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) FAQ
All your questions about Leber's Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) are answered here in one place. Don't see your question? Then just send us an email and we'll get right on it!
Feeding and Eating
Tray Haven Keeps Everything On Your Child’s Tray
Wouldn't it be great if you could just put up a fence around your child's tray so they couldn't lose their cups and toys? Now you can!
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
How one tiny fish may help us find a cure for blindness
At the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center, they are studying the visual system of the zebrafish in hopes of finding cures for blindness.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes
The search for a treatment for LCA10-CEP290
Laura Steinbusch reports on exciting news from ProQR and their trials for a treatment for blindness caused by LCA10-CEP290.
Feeding and Eating, Visual Impairment
Teaching a Blind Child How to Use a Spoon Independently
Tips, ideas and resources for teaching your blind child how to scoop and use a spoon on their own without using hand over hand techniques.