During cold, flu, or allergy season, parents look for every possible way to relieve their kids’ discomfort. Especially sore throats! Whether home remedies or something from the pharmacy, options abound. Enter cough drops. They don’t require a prescription. Many adults love cough drops as a quick way to soothe a sore throat. So, can we give…
“Do I have to do the duck walk today?” Sometimes a returning high school athlete would ask this as they walked into the room for their sports physical. There are many parts of a sports physical, but the duck walk seems to be more memorable. Every year, across the country school-aged kids participate in organized sports….
Let’s talk about a child’s gut microbiome. The gut “microbiome” includes all the bacteria and tiny organisms that live in a child’s gut. And, it influences overall health, not just a child’s gut health. A baby or child’s microbiome may impact brain development and their immune system. It also may also affect their risks for…
Newborns are full of snuggles, wails, and wrinkly skin. They also have a bunch of funny movements. For example, parents may wonder why babies flail their arms out when surprised. These movements relate to the developing nervous system. Newborn reflexes are involuntary movements or positions. And, they begin to develop even before a baby is…
Infant formula is a medical marvel. It is safe and nutritious for babies who are unable to drink breastmilk (also known as human milk). Some infant formulas come as powders that are mixed with water for the baby to drink. So, is powdered infant formula sterile? Some parents are surprised to find that the powdered…
Is coffee okay while breastfeeding? How about other sources of caffeine? Many breastfeeding or nursing moms ask about coffee, so today’s post will go over the basics. I’ll go over caffeine in breastmilk, how it may affect a baby, and how it may affect milk supply. The take-away: Many breastfed babies do just fine if…
It’s that time of year. Or, these days, is it always that time of year? Cold and flu season. The season of upper respiratory tract infections. If your little one is feeling unwell, sometimes it’s hard to know what helps and what doesn’t. Today’s post will review the treatments that have evidence and science behind…
Today’s post is about eating disorders. It’s meant for families with someone already diagnosed. Maybe they’re starting to think about eating disorder recovery. So, before I go on: if you think you or your child has an eating disorder, please see your physician. If you’re not sure, please see your physician. In the meantime, The…
It’s a common question. A one-year-old wakes a few times a night to breastfeed. Perhaps this one-year-old has teeth. Should they stop night feedings? More specifically, is a baby’s dental health a reason to night wean? Many parents and babies aren’t ready to stop nighttime feeds, but may wonder about cavities, also called dental caries….
Today’s post discusses something many young girls experience at least once before puberty: vulvovaginitis. With this, they may complain of pain or discomfort around their private parts. While many things can cause these symptoms, vulvovaginitis is one of the most common. This post will describe what it is, how to prevent it, and reasons to…
