Toothpaste for Toddlers
"My 13-month-old baby does not like the taste of baby toothpaste. I have been brushing her teeth with a wet toothbrush without toothpaste so she will accept the toothbrush. Even then, it is sometimes a…
Tongue Tied Baby
"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…
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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…
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…
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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…
Dr. Bill Sears
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…
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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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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Should I Use a Humidifier for Baby with the…
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.…
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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…
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