Medically reviewed by Eduardo Garrido Goico, MD, FAAP Board-Certified Pediatrician and Co-Founder, Ages & Stages Pediatric Group Originally published: September 9, 2019 Last medically reviewed: July 29, 2026 Ear infections are one of the most common reasons parents bring babies and young children to the pediatrician. A child with an ear infection may cry, pull…
Medically reviewed by Eduardo Garrido Goico, MD, FAAP Board-Certified Pediatrician and Co-Founder, Ages & Stages Pediatric Group Originally published: July 10, 2019 Last medically reviewed: July 29, 2026 Few questions matter more to exhausted new parents than, “When will my baby finally sleep through the night?” The honest answer is that every baby develops a…
Medically reviewed by Eduardo Garrido Goico, MD, FAAP Board-Certified Pediatrician and Co-Founder, Ages & Stages Pediatric Group Originally published: October 15, 2019 Last medically reviewed: July 29, 2026 Asthma is a chronic condition that affects the airways—the tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs. In a child with asthma, the airways can…
Medically reviewed by Eduardo Garrido Goico, MD, FAAPBoard-Certified Pediatrician and Co-Founder, Ages & Stages Pediatric Group Originally published: August 16, 2019Last medically reviewed: July 28, 2026 It is normal for children to occasionally become distracted, restless, impatient or impulsive. Young children are still developing the ability to focus, control their behavior and manage their emotions.…
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…
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…
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…