Monthly Archives: March 2009
Show Me Your Belly Button: On Toddler Speech Development
“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 … Continue reading
Filed under Growth and Development, Toddlers
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 … Continue reading
Filed under Common Illnesses, Newborns and Infants
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 … Continue reading
Filed under Newborns and Infants
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, … Continue reading
Filed under Common Illnesses, Newborns and Infants
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!”
Filed under Kids Say the Darndest Things
A Pediatrician's Insights on Child Health, Parenting and Doctoring Kids
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 … Continue reading →
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