Pedialyte Popsicles
"My son really likes the Pedialyte popsicles. Is it safe for him to eat them when he is not experiencing an illness (such as diarrhea and vomiting)?" Pedialyte is a good liquid to give children…
Packaged Veggies
"I am wondering about the small, peeled, packed in water, ready-to-eat carrots that are so popular with kids – do they have any nutritional value left after being processed and sitting on a shelf?" This…
Dr. Bill Sears
Newborn in Public?
"When is it ok to take a newborn out in public (church, etc.) and to have regular visitors? I have a 23-month-old and a 1-week-old (breastfed). I have been letting a couple of the 23-month-old's…
Dr. Bill Sears
Newborn Hiccups
"My daughter, who is only 15 days, constantly has the hiccups. She gets frustrated really bad. Is there anything I can do to relieve them?" Many, many newborns get mild hiccups and we usually say,…
Dr. Bill Sears
Myth vs Fact
"Because my family has different opinions about how to raise children, I refuse to give in to my family’s suggestions. This is why I turn to you for advice: Is it necessary to make your…
Dr. Bill Sears
My Youngest Daughter is 15 Months Old and She…
"I am wondering my youngest daughter is 15 months old and she only has 6 teeth 4 on top and 2 on the bottom. I am unable to find out if this is on track…
Dr. Bill Sears
My 9-M-O Falls Out of Bed
"My infant has been sleeping in our bed, and this has been wonderful. But now she is getting very active and I am worried that she will fall out of the bed. I have tried…
Dr. Bill Sears
My 2-Y-O Gets Frequent Ear Infections
"My two-year-old gets frequent ear infections. He has had many rounds of antibiotics, but they just keep happening. My doctor says that he should have ear tubes, but I am scared. How can I prevent…
Dr. Bill Sears
More Baby Sign Language
"Thank you for all your books and wonderful advice!!! You make me so excited to become a parent!!!! I also come from a big family...all nine of us! My question is: is baby-signing good? There…
Dr. Bill Sears
Milk vs Yogurt for Babies
"Why is it OK to give a 9 month old baby yogurt made with whole milk and NOT OK to give a 9 month old baby whole milk to drink?" The answer is that if…
Dr. Bill Sears
Masturbating by Rubbing Private Area Across Surfaces
"I care for a twenty-month-old who sometimes exhausts me by the intense energy she puts into moving her bottom back and forth across the chair surface. As the description in your FAQ on this subject…
Dr. Bill Sears
Long Term Antihistamine Use
"My son was diagnosed with several food allergies - dairy, wheat, eggs and peanuts when he was 1-year-old. We have kept him completely away from these foods since then. He is now 3-years-old. He did…
Dr. Bill Sears