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For the first time ever, the USDA has released recommendations for infants and toddlers under 2 years of age in their 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines Report. This is because the USDA has recognized how important this foundational feeding time is for someone's long-term health. Before age 2, "every bite matters."

by Dr. Deena Blanchard   Sleep, it may be the one thing that new parents crave most. With three boys, I have definitely seen my fair share of sleepless nights. As a pediatrician and mom of three, you can bet I get asked A LOT of questions about sleep. Below are some of the more common questions. How can I create a safe sleep environment for my baby? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends creating a safe sleep environment for your baby. A safe sleep environment is one where a baby is placed on her back to sleep on a...

By Dr. Deena Blanchard   "Could it be?" Parents will ask in hush whispers? The “C-word”? That's right, colic. Colic is a word that can draw fear in the hearts of even the most experienced parent. As a mom of a child who had colic, I can say first hand that those weeks are really challenging as a parent.   What exactly is colic? All babies cry some and some cry more than others. For most babies, crying will start to increase around the second week of life and peaks at six weeks of life. Colic is defined by the...

Newton Baby was created out of the founders’ mission to offer the safest, healthiest, and best sleep products for babies. As veterans of the sleep industry (and concerned parents themselves), they had a keen understanding of the market and where current offerings came up short. Thus, the “revolution-airy” Newton Crib Mattress was born. The main component of the Newton Crib Mattress is Wovenaire®, a material comprised of food-grade polymer and 90% air by volume. Its unique, first-of-its-kind composition allows for the highest level of airflow for babies to breathe easily and sleep soundly, thus giving parents the peace of mind...

Newton Baby is proud to be a Charitable Sponsor of Keeping Babies Safe, a nonprofit organization that advocates for safer children's products, educates parents on crib safety and product recall information, and donates compliant cribs to families in need.

Outlining the key takeaways from The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer by Los Angeles-based pediatrician Harvey Karp.