"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.