Dry Scalp
"I bought a cradle cap shampoo today and then washed my almost 4-month-old daughter's hair that night, when I dried her hair I didn't put any oil on her scalp, normally I put Vaseline and…
Drug Recall: Phenylpropanolamine
“I have received the e-mail listed below several times from family and friends. Have you heard anything about this major Drug Recall? All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE are being recalled.” Yes, this…
Dr. Bill Sears
Does My Toddler Need Cow’s Milk?
"Hi, Matthew was one-year-old on January 15th and is still breastfeeding. He eats a wide variety of solid foods... although in smaller quantities lately. My question is do I have to give him cow's milk…
Dr. Bill Sears
Does My Breastfeeding 8-M-O Need Solids?
"My eight-month-old still does not seem interested in solids. I am breastfeeding, and he is gaining weight well. I am worried that my breast milk is not enough for him. Does he need the solid…
Dr. Bill Sears
Does Breastfeeding While Lying Down Cause Ear Infections?
"After 10-11 months of nothing worse than a cold, my one-year-old daughter has had constant ear infections. I know that giving a child a bottle while lying down can contribute to ear infections, but what…
Dr. Bill Sears
Does Breastfeeding Infant Need Extra Vitamins?
"I have a 4-month-old boy, who is exclusively breastfed and growing perfectly. At his 4-month visit to the pediatrician, the doctor told me to start him on a vitamin supplement (Tri Vi Sol), since he's…
Dr. Bill Sears
DHA in Baby’s Formula?
"I am formula-feeding my baby. I have heard that formula companies are planning to add DHA and ARA (two essential fats) to formula next year. I have read how important these fats are for my…
Dr. Bill Sears
Is Deli Meat Healthy?
"My 13-month-old son loves to eat deli sliced turkey and ham. I've been getting the packaged kind of deli meats, but I'm nervous that these are packaged with harmful preservatives, chemicals, etc. Is it safe…
Dr. Bill Sears
Daddy is Favorite
"I'm looking for information on how to handle a young toddler's (14 months) need of having Daddy all to herself. This particular child spends all day with Mom, and when Daddy comes home, she won't…
Dr. Bill Sears
Cooking with Omega-3 Oils
"I've read your section about oils; however, you don't mention anything about cooking using omega 3 marine oils. I'm wondering if omega oil can be used in the cooking process and if so, do you…
Dr. Bill Sears
Colored Teeth
"My 11-month-old baby just got her two front top and bottom teeth. Her bottom teeth have a black line that goes across the middle of both teeth. Neither her doctor nor dentist can give me…
Dr. Bill Sears
Chapped Lips
"My son is 7 1/2 months old and seems to have chapped lips. It is red on the right side of his mouth, on the upper lip. It does not seem to bother him, but…
Dr. Bill Sears