How much coffee can you have while breastfeeding?
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…
What Actually Helps Treat the Common Cold in Children
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…
Information to Help Parents Support Kids in Eating Disorder Recovery
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…
How to Prevent Early Childhood Cavities and Other Dental FAQs
Do you have teeth questions at your appointments with the pediatrician? Are you trying to prevent early childhood cavities in your family? Or, are there dental questions you wished you…
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Do you need to night wean to prevent cavities?
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…
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On Wearing a Mask Indoors, Even When Vaccinated
Disclaimer: This post is not medical advice. Nothing on this website is, but I want to emphasize it today. This is my personal opinion as of July 17, 2021. I…
Vulvovaginitis in Young Kids: What Causes it and How to Help
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…
This Pediatrician’s Favorite Baby Products
(Updated December 2021) I've been asked a lot about specific baby products. And, while I think many are unnecessary, I'll list a few today that I think many babies could…
Motion Sickness in Kids: Why it Happens and How to Help
“Are we there yet?” It’s the refrain of many road trips. The other refrain for some kids? “I'm going to throw up.” Motion sickness in children is pretty common and…
Can We Screen for Type 1 Diabetes in Children?
Type 1 diabetes is a serious illness, and it is becoming more common among children in the United States. This is especially among non-Hispanic Blacks, Hispanics, and Asians/Pacific Islanders. What…