“My sister’s baby has to have surgery for a tongue tie. Is surgery necessary?” The medical term for this is Ankyloglossia. This is when the little flap of tissue under the tongue (the frenulum) is attached a little to far up the front of the tongue. This does not allow the tongue to stick out […]
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Toddler Not Talking
“My 21-month-old son still isn’t talking! He seems intelligent in all other ways and has met and exceeded other milestones I read about. I read to him, talk to him all the time, and try different strategies, but nothing seems to work. He’ll say dog and point to the screen and has said a word […]
Dr. Bill Sears
Toddler Vaginal Hygiene
Toddler Vaginal Hygiene “I have a 3-year-old granddaughter whom I care for once a week. I have been noticing lately that she has had quite a bit of Desitin that had been placed inside her vagina. Is this safe? My granddaughter is in preschool now has been taught to use the bathroom by herself however, […]
Dr. Bill Sears
Tap Water for Formula
“Please comment on using warm tap water to mix baby’s formula. First do we still need to worry about lead in pipes or faucets, and what other reasons would one not want to use warm tap water. What age would one give a child tap water, warm or cold? Thank you very much I will […]
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Tantrums
“My 19-month-old son has started throwing these screaming tantrums. He does it at night when it’s time to go to bed, or any other time he doesn’t get to do what he wants. It started two weeks ago. It’s become an every day occurrence, what do I do?” Don’t take it personally. You are neither […]
Dr. Bill Sears
Taking 3-M-O on Airplane?
“I am planning to take a plane trip with my 3-month-old baby. Is there anything I need to worry about? How old does she need to be to fly? How can I make the flight easier for her?” I get this question often in my office. There is really only one thing you need to […]
Dr. Bill Sears
Soy: Good or Bad?
“Hi there, I have heard that soy products are not good for infants and toddlers because of the high level of hormones and estrogen that are in them. Does this have any merit?” Soy contains substances called isoflavones (specifically genistein and daidzein) that are similar to the hormone called estrogen. These “phyto-estrogens” (meaning “plant-based estrogens”) […]
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Sourdough Bread
“My kids like to use sourdough bread for their sandwiches. Is this healthier than white bread?” Nope. Sourdough, French and white bread are all in the same category. Most people have known for years that white bread is not a healthy option. I still wonder why parents are giving it to their kids. Parents should […]
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Snoring
“My 5-year-old is snoring, he started about 6 months ago and it is loud! He sounds like his grandpa. What are some of the things I should be worried about?” Watch your child sleep. If he has periods of sleep apnea – stretches of 10 to 15 seconds where he doesn’t breath, followed by an […]
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Should I Use a Humidifier for Baby with the Heater?
Using a Humidifier for Baby “Now that cold weather is upon us we have begun turning on our heater at home. The problem is that now the air in the house has become extremely dry. My 7-month-old son suffers from eczema and on top of that his nasal passages and the skin around his nostrils […]
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Setting Limits and Time-outs
“Help! My toddler won’t listen to me when I try to discipline him. He terrorizes the other kids, throws things, bites and hits. How can I get him to stop?” Does your toddler seem to want to break every rule you try to impose upon him? Does he go around the playgroup hitting and pushing? […]
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Second Hand Smoke
“Is smoke odor on your hands and clothes considered second hand smoke? My daughter continues to get sick and I am beginning to wonder if it is the smell from my husband’s clothes and hands that could be the culprit. He does not smoke inside but when he comes in from smoking the smell can […]
Dr. Bill Sears