“My 2 year old doesn’t talk! What can I do doctor?” A recent day in my clinic revealed why speech and language are the source of much anxiety for the parents of toddlers. My first patient of the day was a very cute 17-month-old girl. As I walked in the room she demanded to “Color! [...]
Entries from March 2009
March 25, 2009
A Fast Cure for Diaper Rash
Red, inflamed, irritated skin in the diaper area: oh no! Diaper rash is a common problem for infants and toddlers, and can be very worrying and frustrating to parents. And when the wee one is screaming in pain with every diaper change, parents are desperate for a cure–and fast. After a quick lesson on [...]
March 23, 2009
To the Bath!
How often should you bathe your baby? Some parents bathe their baby once a day, others once a week. My opinion? Keep them debris-free and smelling good. When they stink, bathe them. When you can see the grunge, bathe them. They may only need a full bath once a week. Keep the tender and [...]
March 17, 2009
Green with… Poop? When to Worry About Green Stools in Infants
This St. Patty’s day I got not one but three inquiries from worried moms whose babies were celebrating the day by wearing green: in their diapers. Green stools are often a source of concern for parents of infants and children. Usually, however, this common finding is nothing to fret about. What is poo (poop, stool, [...]
March 5, 2009
Not Rocket Science
After his mom told me that he had coughed for a month, my 4-year-old patient said to me today, with great glee, “And I have snot rockets!”
A Pediatrician's Insights on Child Health, Parenting and Doctoring Kids
March 18, 2009
Teething Woes: Tools to Soothe Teething Pain
The mother of one of my patients, who herself is a doctor (a specialist in pediatric infectious diseases), walked into my office the other day saying: “I’ve just realized that I have been killing my child.” What could make this mother fear for the health of her 6-month-old child, despite the excellent care of two [...]
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