Making the Best of Bed Rest During Pregnancy While most women willingly abide by the doctors’ orders for bed rest during pregnancy, for many it’s an unwelcome inconvenience. There are always so many other things to do in addition to growing a baby. Yet when you consider that you will have plenty of other chances […]
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, […]
“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 to place her in a crib after she falls asleep, but she usually wakes up and cries. I like having […]
“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 these ear infections?” NINE STEPS TO PREVENTING EAR INFECTIONS If your child has had several ear infections already, or you […]
“I think my child is having night terrors.” It’s the middle of the night and you are awakened by your child screaming from his bedroom. You rush in to see what’s wrong and you find him sitting up in bed with a blank stare but very agitated. You try to wake him, asking him what […]
“My fifteen month old is the pickiest eater on the planet. She eats almost nothing, and I am afraid she is going to waste away. How can I get her to eat more?”Picky Eaters Although some children at this age will be good eaters, the general rule is that most toddlers are very picky eaters. […]
“My 2-month-old just got his vaccines 1/2 a week ago and afterwards I noticed his stools were dark, sticky greenish. They are still greenish but not sticky, and I’m wondering if this has to do with the vaccines? Coincidentally, we bought a treadmill and I just started using it around the time of his shots, […]
“My son is 5 months old and has severe recurring cradle cap. I use mustela foam bath shampoo and tried all the other remedies like cortisone cream, olive oil etc. but it didn’t work. Please help!!!” Here is some great information on cradle cap, which is similar to “dandruff” in older children: In infants with […]
“I have had a rash on my breasts which my doctor diagnosed as impetigo. He prescribed an oral antibiotic which has not worked on this yeast breast rash. In fact the rash has gotten worse and has spread to a larger area on the breasts. I am at the end of the antibiotics. I know […]
Dr. Bob’s definitive guide: The Autism Book Autism has become one of the most widespread childhood epidemics in recorded history. Except for some infectious disease epidemics of the past, no other serious condition has ever affected 1 in 36 children (1 in 28 boys) – the latest CDC numbers released in 2017. What makes […]
Allergic Reaction to Insect Bite or Sting Signs of an Allergic Reaction Swollen hands and eyelids Wheezing Hive-like rash. How to React If your child has localized swelling around the sting site, apply ice and wait before calling your doctor. If a severe allergic reaction is going to occur, expect it to happen within an […]
5 Steps to Track and Prevent Allergies Now we’re ready to really get down to business. The following 5 steps will help you determine what’s causing the allergies and how to prevent exposure to the allergens. Step 1 – Determine When and Where the Allergy Symptoms are Occurring Nighttime and upon waking – if your child […]
