Answered Questions About Bronchitis What is bronchitis? Bronchitis is an infection of the main air passages in the upper lungs. It can be caused by a cold virus or bacteria, so it doesn’t necessarily need antibiotics. It almost never requires an urgent after-hours call to your doctor. How can I tell if my child has […]
Breathing Difficulty in Children and Infants Infants and children will experience a variety of types of breathing difficulty from several different illnesses. Determine which situation below applies to your child, and read the accompanying information to determine if you should page your doctor after hours: Newborn to 2 months The first step in evaluating a […]
Q&A about the Chickenpox Vaccine Learn the answers to commonly asked questions about the chickenpox vaccine. Click here to learn more about the chickenpox virus. Should my child get the chickenpox vaccine? Yes. Chickenpox is more of a nuisance than just an itchy night or spotted child. It’s a miserable week for the whole family. Children […]
Question About Turning Down The Heat Q:“Due to financial issues with the cost for natural gas, I’m needing to keep the house pretty cool this winter…far cooler than I’M comfortable with, that’s for sure. We have a 6 month old (who is 21lbs) and a 2.5 year old, both are constantly dressed in layers, at […]
You and Your Baby: A Healthier Pregnancy Immediately after the excitement of seeing the pink line on the pregnancy test, comes the realization that how you live, eat and think can greatly influence the well-being of your growing baby inside. Follow these 7 tips for a healthier pregnancy, for both you and baby. 1. GIVE […]
“When is the right time to transition children to sleeping in their own bed? I share my king size bed with my 4 ½-year-old on one side of me, and my 22-month-old on the other side of me. My husband sleeps on the couch. We both work and the arrangement is not a problem. The […]
“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 easier for her?” I get this question often in my office. There is really only one thing you need to […]
“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 he has periods of sleep apnea – stretches of 10 to 15 seconds where he doesn’t breath, followed by an […]
REFUSING TO HAVE BOWEL MOVEMENTS ON TOILET “My son is three-and-a-half. We started toilet learning four months ago, and he’s done OK with peeing in the potty, although if he has something more interesting to do, he’ll just go where he is. He’s worn underwear for four months, and except for just a very few […]
“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 baby cry because it makes their lungs stronger? Is it true that shaving a baby’s head between 2 months to […]
“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 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 very well until he was 2 years and 3 months. His sleep improved vastly. However 8 months ago his sleep […]
