Soothing a tired, fussy baby often requires a lot of trial and error. A solution many parents find helps get their infant to sleep is giving them a bottle of milk, formula, or juice at bedtime. This not only satisfies their hunger, but the suckling reflex in babies helps soothe and calm them, helping them fall asleep. But while this may seem like a brilliant solution, there is one major caveat: baby bottle tooth decay. Here’s everything you need to know about this dangerous condition, and what you can do to prevent it!
(more…)