This seems silly to ask first-time parents, but I am asked how to change a baby’s diaper every day. It can cause a lot of undue stress. Much of my pediatric practice is young moms and dads, shell-shocked new parents from the first few days of their... read more
Symptoms of Teething Is your baby chewing on everything, seemingly crankier with disrupted sleep and eating patterns, and drooling? Do you think your baby has gum pain? Teething usually begins between 4 and 6 months when the bottom front teeth (central incisors) start... read more
Seborrheic dermatitis is a type of skin condition that causes scaly, crusty patches. For infants, it’s called cradle cap and can result in a very dry scalp with flaky scales on the surface. Cradle cap is a common skin condition in newborns and babies that... read more
Most babies have at least one diaper rash before they are toilet trained. It is the most common type of rash in babies! The majority of baby diaper rash we see is caused by irritation of the sensitive skin that comes in contact with urine and stool. Yeast infections... read more
The Things You Can- and Can’t- Change Picky eating is a normal stage of childhood for most children. However, some children continue to stay picky with time, contributing to concerns about their health. It’s important to remember that some things are in... read more
It can be tough being a parent sometimes. Have you ever had to deal with Childhood Attachment? The best thing to do when your children feel more attached or clingy is to recognize and validate the feelings that your child has at the present moment and offer comfort... read more
