Dr. Leah Alexander, MD, FAAP

Dr. Leah Alexander is a board-certified general pediatrician who has been in practice for over 20 years. She began working as a pediatrician at Elizabeth Pediatric Group of New Jersey in 2000. Since 2005, she has been working as an independently contracted pediatrician with Medical Doctors Associates at Pediatricare Associates of New Jersey. Read more

Can Baby Sleep In Swing Supervised? | The Baby Swing

Can baby sleep in swing supervised?

It is not recommended to let your baby sleep in a swing, even when supervised. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), swings are meant for recreational use only and should not be used for sleeping infants.  Babies have not developed enough muscles to hold up their heads, which can lead to positional asphyxiation. … Read more