Diaper dermatitis is the most common skin problem in infancy. It occurs in half of all diaper-wearing infants and children. It is typically caused by irritation of skin from being in contact with urine and feces, and the fact that some candida species tend to normally reside in our skin. These are the two most…
“Colicky baby” is a term that can generate confusion. The phrase baby colic is certainly misleading; it seems to imply that the infant is crying due to a GI disorder or pain when that is not really the cause. Infantile Colic refers to an infant who cries often for prolonged periods without an apparent reason…
Influenza (Flu) Influenza Virus or typically knows as the flu, has marked seasonality. Typically begins in October and can last as late as May, with the largest number of cases between January and March. Usually the highest incidence of cases occurring in school-aged children. Symptoms of Influenza (Flu) Infection, begins suddenly and nonspecific like: Fever…
Head lice You receive a note or a call from school stating your child has headlice. You wonder how to approach this. Well, feel free to use this article to guide your next step, as well as to know where the AAP stands as far as return to school criteria. First let’s talk about head…
Is my toddler ready for potty training? Readiness is not something that just happens; there are a set of concepts/skills that can be presented to your child to promote readiness. For the most part, almost all children can be made ready for potty training by 3 years, many by 2 ½ years, and some even…
Complementary Feeding So, your little one is 4 months old and questions about feeding arise. Can my baby eat solid/pureed food, how much and what to feed? Great questions! Complementary feeding refers to the nutrients and energy from pureed/solid foods offered to the infant in addition to his liquid diet (breast milk, formula or both).…
It’s that time of the year again! As summer vacations come to an end, parents need to make sure their children are up to date on vaccines and that they have a current school physical; this typically is performed on an annual basis for school aged children. Updated vaccine records are necessary for childcare centers,…
As a pediatrician I often receive questions from parents regarding fever. These usually come in the form of: Should my child be evaluated with each fever? When should I be concerned? When do I give Tylenol or Motrin? How much Tylenol or motrin?, etc… These are all very valid concerns, and as a mom, I know…