Trick or Treat! How to Enjoy Halloween and Keep your Kids Healthy and Safe: As the leaves change and the air gets crisp, Halloween approaches with all its spooky charm and sweet treats. As a pediatrician, I want to share some tips to help families celebrate...
A New Shield Against RSV All About Beyfortus: As a pediatrician, I’m often asked about the latest developments in vaccines, especially those aimed at protecting our youngest patients. One of the most significant advancements in recent years is the introduction...
Tummy Troubles! When to Worry About Diarrhea and Vomiting As parents, seeing your child unwell can be incredibly distressing. Diarrhea and vomiting are common issues in pediatric care, often caused by viral infections, dietary changes, or other factors. Here’s...
Your baby’s Pooping Journey! As your baby grows you will notice changes in different aspects of your baby’s poop. Here are some frequently asked questions about poop. 1. Frequency: The frequency of bowel movements can vary widely among babies. Newborns might...
Understanding Tongue-Tie: What New Parents Need to Know Tongue-tie, or ankyloglossia, is a condition where the thin piece of tissue under the tongue (the frenulum) is shorter or tighter than usual. Most of the time this does not cause any problems with feeding or...
What is Sleep Training? Does it mean my child will sleep through the night as a baby? Sleep training is teaching your baby to learn to put themselves to sleep if they wake up during the night. If your baby is not dirty or hungry they often wake up in the night...