As part of our ongoing education about homeopathic medications, here is an analysis of an extremely popular teething remedy in infants: Hyland’s Teething Tablets. There is an historical back... Read more
Besides giving birth, feeding your baby is really your first parenting task or challenge. It is the main thing we look at during the first week or two of life to be sure your baby is healthy... Read more
For mothers who cannot or who choose not to breastfeed their baby, infant formula is a safe alternative. In fact, although they still can’t compare with breast milk, today’s formulas are clo... Read more
Ringworm is a common skin infection in children. It is caused by several different fungal germs and is contagious. It is easily treated with antifungal medications and does not cause any ser... Read more
You will be amazed how much of your life is spent on this task, and how much of an expert you become on this aspect of your child’s life. You can expect to go through 5-10 diapers a day, at... Read more
Your baby will need to be seen within 2-3 days of discharge from the hospital. This is a standard recommendation for all babies. If your baby has any conditions such as jaundice, low birth w... Read more
A stye is a painful pimple-like nodule in the eyelid near the lashes. It is a blockage of an eyelid gland and mild infection leading to swelling, tenderness, and a small red bump, often with... Read more
Cradle cap and its related skin rash called seborrheic dermatitis are common in infants. Most babies have some degree of cradle cap. Many babies will have both conditions. The condition is b... Read more
There are many normal things that babies do, but you also need to be aware of the signs and symptoms of serious illness and know when to seek medical care. Fever Fever is a body temperature... Read more
There are a variety of perfectly normal things that babies do, but frequently cause parents to have questions or concerns. Hiccups Hiccups are very common and are not a reason for concern. Y... Read more
If you are having a boy, you will need to decide whether to have him circumcised or not. This is a somewhat controversial topic, and has generated a surprising amount of concern and even pro... Read more
You have probably heard about the ability to preserve blood from your baby’s umbilical cord; you may have even received information in the mail or from your OB about it. Umbilical cord blood... Read more
The hepatitis B vaccine protects against the hepatitis B virus, which causes liver disease and can lead to cirrhosis, liver failure, or death. It can also cause liver cancer, and this vaccin... Read more
Sore throats are common in children and adults. The vast majority are caused by viral upper respiratory infections. The viruses often infect the throat; at other times, the throat hurts beca... Read more
Bronchiolitis is a respiratory illness of children less than 24 months old. It is a cold (upper respiratory infection) that also infects the lungs causing wheezing sounds and rapid breathing... Read more
Colds, also known as upper respiratory infections, are extremely common in children (and adults). They are caused by viruses and are usually not serious. There is no cure for a cold, and it... Read more
Colds, also known as upper respiratory infections, are extremely common in children (and adults); in fact, they are the most common infection. Fortunately, they are usually not serious. Infa... Read more
Sinus infections are bacterial infections of the sinus cavities along the nasal passages. They are usually complications of viral upper respiratory infections (colds). A typical cold will ca... Read more
Molluscum contagiosum is a kind of wart that is relatively common in children. Instead of causing one to a few large, rough, unattractive warts, molluscum appears as clusters of tiny, shiny... Read more
Influenza (the flu) is an upper respiratory virus that causes cold symptoms such as runny nose, cough, and sore throat; however, the symptoms are usually a little worse and there is a greate... Read more
Next to colds, ear infections are the most common infection in children. They are usually complications of a cold or the flu (or sometimes allergies). Children, particularly those under the... Read more
Influenza (the flu) is a highly contagious disease that kills over 36,000 Americans every year, including healthy children. The vaccine is recommended for all children and adults 6 months an... Read more
The FDA approved a new combination DTaP-IPV vaccine manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline in June, 2008. It is only approved as the booster dose at 4-6 years old, if the same brand of DTaP (either... Read more
The Pentacel™ vaccine is a combination DTaP–HIB/IPV-vaccine, providing protection against 5 diseases in one injection. The FDA approved its use in the U.S. in June, 2008, and it was ap... Read more
Many parents have been asking whether vaccines have been linked to autism or to other neurologic or developmental disorders. This issue has received media attention over the past several ye... Read more
Jaundice is a relatively common condition in newborn infants, affecting up to 50-60% of all babies. It is more common in breastfed infants. It is usually harmless and goes away on its own, t... Read more
Labial adhesions are a relatively common condition in pre-pubertal girls in which the labia minora join together. The labia minora are the inner lips of skin surrounding the vaginal opening.... Read more