Featuring Step-by-Step Video Tutorials from ActiveKidMD
At ActiveKidMD, we know that your baby’s first year is filled with questions, new experiences, and occasional worries, especially when your child doesn’t feel well. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new Parent Guide video series designed to support families through some of the most common pediatric concerns during infancy.
Our first Parent Guide focuses on practical, pediatrician-approved guidance for managing fever, vomiting/diarrhea, cough, and other common issues that often come up during a baby’s first year of life.
This guide is designed to be a resource you can return to repeatedly as your baby grows.
How to Use This Parent Guide
- Watch each video linked below for step-by-step explanations from a pediatrician
- Bookmark this post so it’s easy to find when your child gets sick
- Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date with new videos:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-kk60nTl6iwuCiWfs0yJKQ - Share these videos with friends, caregivers, and family members
- Stay tuned—more videos are coming soon!
Watch: Baby Solids Made Easy: The 4 Steps You Can’t Skip (Especially #4)
If your baby is around 4–6 months old, you may be hearing a lot about starting solid foods. Before you begin, there are four must-know steps every parent should review, especially the fourth, which includes important new information about reducing allergy risk.
Before starting solids, ask yourself:
1. Can your baby sit up independently?
This usually happens around 6 months of age and helps your baby keep their head up and safely accept food from a spoon.
2. Does your baby open their mouth when a spoon is offered?
3. Does your baby push the spoon out with their tongue?
If the tongue no longer pushes the spoon away, your baby may be ready for solids.
4. Does your baby have eczema or another skin rash?
This question is especially important when considering allergy prevention strategies.
To get answers to these questions and learn how to safely introduce solids, watch the full video and review the transcript linked above.
Watch: Yellow Eyes in Newborns: What Pediatricians Want Parents to Know
Related Blog Post: Why Babies Get Yellow Eyes and How to Know if It Is Serious
Almost every newborn will have some yellowing of the eyes in the first few weeks of life. In most cases, this is normal, but understanding the cause helps parents know when to worry.
The Two Most Common Causes
1. Blocked Tear Ducts
- This often causes yellow discharge in the corner of the eye
- This is usually normal
- Yellow discharge with redness is not normal and may indicate infection
- Gentle massage with a clean finger or warm towel over the inside corner of the eye can help
2. Newborn Jaundice
- Newborns are born with extra red blood cells
- As these cells break down, they create a yellow pigment that can collect in the skin and eyes
- Yellow eyes alone are often less concerning
- More concerning signs include yellowing of the face, chest, or abdomen (especially near the belly button), poor feeding, poor weight gain, or pale stools
All newborns should be checked for jaundice at 3–5 days of life.
For a full explanation and guidance on when to seek care, watch the video and review the transcript above.
Watch: Is My Baby on Track? First-Year Developmental Milestones Explained by a Pediatrician
Related Blog Post: Motor Development in the First Years of Life
Your baby’s first year is packed with incredible growth. In just 12 months, a newborn who depends on you for everything may begin walking, talking, and feeding themselves.
At ActiveKidMD, we’re here to help you understand what’s typical and what’s not during each stage of development.
It’s important to remember:
- Every child develops at their own pace
- Avoid comparing your child to others (even siblings!)
Early Development May Include:
- Lifting the head while on the stomach
- Making eye contact
- Smiling socially when spoken to
- Responding to voices and sounds
To learn more about developmental milestones starting around 4 months and beyond, watch the video and review the transcript once available.
Watch: Baby Spit-Up: What New Parents Need to Know
Related Blog Post: Should You Have a Fit When Your Baby Spits?
If your baby spits up, you’re not alone, almost every baby does. Most of the time, spit-ups are more of a laundry issue than a medical concern.
Key Questions to Ask:
- Is it spit-up or vomiting?
– Spit-up is a gentle flow of milk or formula
– Vomiting is forceful and projects away from the baby - Is your baby happy and gaining weight?
Babies who spit up but are comfortable and growing well are usually doing just fine. Spit-ups often peak around 4 months and gradually improve over time.
For reassurance, red flags, and practical tips, watch the full video and review the transcript above.
A Resource You Can Return to Anytime
Parenting through your baby’s first year comes with plenty of questions and that’s normal. Our goal at ActiveKidMD is to give you clear, reliable guidance you can trust when you need it most.
Be sure to bookmark this Parent Guide, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and check back often as we continue to add new videos to support you and your growing family.
