Learn About the Identification and Treatment of Common Mouth Sores Your child has a high fever, is very fussy, is drooling everywhere, and is refusing to eat or even drink her favorite juice. These are common symptoms of sore throat, teething, as well as ear infections, but one often overlooked cause of this group of […]
Infant Finger-foods
“My infant is 8-months-old, still breastfeeding a lot, and eating baby jar food about twice a day and cereal in the morning. She is really getting interested about feeding herself. I have given her the teething biscuits. Is there anything I can chop and mush up for her to feed herself? My grandma suggested jello. […]
Grinding Teeth
“My 12-month-old grinds his teeth while awake and sleeping what can I do to stop him and will it hurt his teeth?” In general, grinding the baby teeth is not a problem. It is often a sign of teething, very likely for a 12 month old. When he starts losing his baby teeth, the grinding […]
18-M-O Waking Every Hour to Breastfeed
“Help! My 18-month-old baby is waking up in our bed every hour to breastfeed. She has been doing this for months, and I just can’t take it anymore. I don’t want to completely wean her, but I need sleep. What do I do?” This is a dilemma faced by many parents who share a family […]
Side Sleeping
Side Sleeping, Back Sleeping, Or Tummy Sleeping? Back Sleeping Is it safer for baby to sleep on his back or side? New Zealand studies show that SIDS is least likely to occur when babies sleep on their backs, and most likely when sleeping on their tummies. Sleeping on the side falls somewhere in between. This […]
Acetaminophen
(TYLENOL, FEVERALL, TEMPRA) WHAT IT’S USED FOR Acetaminophen reduces fever and it relieves the pain of teething, earache, sunburn, cuts, bruises, headache, etc. DOSAGE 7 mg per pound every 4 hours. The dosage we use is 7 milligrams per pound of bodyweight (for metric users, that’s 15mg per kilo). For example: a 22-pound child would […]
Examination
What exactly is your doctor looking for with all that poking and prodding of your precious tiny little baby? Well, here is a brief explanation of the physical exam from head to toe and what aspects are most important at this age: Head – check the soft spot and ridges along the front, top, and […]
Parenting & Behavior Issues
Teething Teething is probably the number one cause of night waking and daytime fussiness for infants from this age until 2 years. Signs of teething include excess drooling, chewing on everything in site, constant gnawing on fingers (both yours and baby’s), and long periods of unusual crankiness and night waking. The nights of baby sleeping […]
Four Month
FOUR MONTH OUTLINE Here is a brief look at what your Four Month Virtual Office Checkup includes: Growth – baby’s percentiles and what they mean Physical exam – important aspects your doctor will check for Nutrition: Breastfeeding Formula Water and juice Delay solids Parenting and behavioral issues: Teething Infant stimulation Nightwaking Ear pulling Drool cough […]
Six Month
SIX MONTH OUTLINE Here is a brief look at what your Six Month Virtual Office Checkup includes: Growth – baby’s percentiles, is your baby growing enough? Physical exam – important aspects your doctor will check for Nutrition: Starting solids Constipation Honey Allergies Breastfeeding Formula Water and juice Vitamins Feeding tips Parenting and behavioral issues: […]
When Should Baby Teeth Appear?
Guidelines for When Should Baby Teeth Appear Knowing the exact answer to “When should baby teeth appear?” is as unexpected as the timing of baby’s first steps. In general, expect the first sharp nubbin around six months; some babies teethe earlier, some later. Heredity plays a part. If you check your own baby book, if […]
Play Ball!
In a world of electronic toys with flashing lights and stimulating sounds, it’s easy to forget about the classic simple toys that have been around for centuries. The Ball is one such toy. It’s so simple, and yet so versatile. It delights kids of every age. Its uses grow and change as a child develops […]