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
Limiting Screen Time for Kids is a Challenge “Screen Time” is defined as the time your child spends in front of any screen (tv, tablet, smartphone, computer, or video game consoles) per day. The average screen time for children ranges between 3-7 hours daily, with... read more
How to prevent kids from getting poisoned As an emergency room doctor, I see overdoses of medications pretty frequently. Unfortunately, many medicines can cause illness and death in children. It’s a tragedy. Often toddlers think medication is candy. Help make... read more
