Staying healthy and hydrated is important for all people, no matter what their age is. And while it may be fairly easy as an adult to tell when you are dehydrated and haven’t gotten enough water, it can be pretty difficult for kids to tell...
As a parent, chances are you are used to hearing plenty of coughs, sneezes, and sniffles from your little ones. However, while coughing, in general, may be relatively normal, there are certain coughs that seem more serious than others, and these more serious coughs can...
Ear infections are one of the most common reasons parents bring their little ones to the pediatrician’s office. However, while ear infections are common, it doesn’t mean they aren’t painful. While some children may get the occasional ear infection from time to time, there are others...
While there are lots of different types of babies and lots of different parenting styles, there is one thing every parent can agree on: babies can be gassy. This is normal, as newborn babies have immature GI systems and gas is a normal byproduct of...
One of the many challenges that parents often have to face when they’re dealing with babies are rashes. While diaper rash is one of the most common skin conditions to impact infants, this isn’t the only type of rash that babies can struggle with. Drooling in...
While flying is seen as a relatively easy, and essential mode of travel in our world today, for kids, sometimes flying can be scary. In fact, a fear of flying is very common in children, especially children who have never flown before. If you have a...
Setting up the crib for your baby is an exciting process for new parents. However, many parents aren’t sure about what should and should not go in that crib. One of the biggest questions we get as medical experts have to do with crib bumpers. These...
There are so many different milestones that babies reach during their first few formative months of life. One of the biggest changes that little ones go through is the transition from liquids to solid foods. This process can sometimes involve a lot of back and forth...
While it isn’t the most glamorous thing for parents to talk about, or deal with, snot is a very important topic and one that parents have to deal with more often than they may like. What comes out of your child’s nose is important and it can...
Potty training is one of the biggest and most significant phases for toddlers and parents alike. Most parents are more than ready to ditch the diapers and get their child ready to start using the bathroom. However, the biggest obstacle for many parents is determining...