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Hiccup chatter!
I love the old wives tales that pop up while a newborn is having their umpteenth episode of hiccups! Rest assured that hiccups are not bad for your baby’s heart or anything else. No need for sugar water either. Just let them be and their frequency will taper off pretty quickly. While we are on the subject, how about sharing your favorite remedies for hiccups in adults? I’d love to hear some of the creative ways people banish them!
Here’s a quick hiccup update! According to a new (small) study, they may serve a purpose in b… -
6days constipated
My 3 months old can’t poop. I’ve tried pear and prune juice, Phiips,gripe water, massaging her stomach , bicycle exercise
Hi Thandi! You tried all the correct things. It’s time to check in with the doctor. The doctor wi… -
Toss out those Hyland's Teething tablets – they have been recalled!
A popular, yet scientifically unproven, treatment for teething pain has been recalled as the potentially dangerous herb, belladonna has been found in varying amounts in the tablets. If you still own these, toss them in the trash! http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_MED_TEETHING_TABLET_RECALL?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2017-04-14-16-52-32
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Concern
5 weeks pregnant had an hcg test done yesterday and was told my levels are on the low side of 120 is that normal or should I be concerned of a miscarriage.
I had several hcg tests with my last pregnancy to determine whether the numbers were increasing app… -
Dry patch on baby's face – HELP!
My LO has had a small patch of bumpy dry skin on her cheek since birth – almost 12mo now. Her pediatrician said it could be baby acne or a mild splotch of eczema. Thoughts? Treatment options? It’s not especially noticeable or troublesome but if something can be done to clear it up, I’d like to.
Hi Roxanne! Eczema (aka Atopic Dermatitis) is very common in children. Baby acne, while very common… -
Non-stop crying
My two month old baby girl cry’s all the time. When she first gets up she’s happy and full of smiles but about an hour or two after that the crying starts and will literally last until night time. She doesn’t nap much during the day because she fights sleep so hard and I know that could be the cause of some of her crying but I wouldn’t think it could be the whole problem. This has been going for over a month now and she’s only two months old. I don’t know what to do and it’s completely aggravating at this point. Her formula has been changed three times already and that hasn’t helped. I’m just not sure what to do.
Try babies magic tea. I have been using this formula that’s organic for my 8 weeks old LO and… -
Travel Alert issued for pregnant women headed to areas where Zika Virus transmission is possible
The Centers for Disease Control has issued a travel alert for pregnant women concerning countries affected by the Zika virus. The virus, which is transmitted by a mosquito bite, can cause neurologic damage to the unborn baby. For more information, see the CDC website. http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2016/s0315-zika-virus-travel.html
Great question! Zika virus is not new but it is increasing in prevalence in certain areas. It is no… -
How to Navigate Holiday Travel with little ones!
Which vaccines are a must before travel? How young is too young? What to do about sleeping arrangements in hotels? What equipment is a must and what can stay home? Join me and ask all your travel questions!
I would also recommend bringing a birth certificate (copy) as proof of your child’s ID and ag… -
Come with your vaccine questions
Let’s discuss the Flu vaccine. Shot, mist, one dose v. two, join in to get some clarity on this topic. I’ll be answering common questions about the vaccine, it’s risks and benefits as well as how to know when to suspect the flu in your child. Join the discussion to learn more!
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Stomach Bug
We have four boys. The oldest had a stomach bug Tuesday, then the two middle ones on Friday. The baby (21months) and I got it today. How on earth can we break this cycle? I am so worn out from washing laundry and catching vomit.
Oh no! The stomach bug is not fun. Hopefully the end is near. The first time my daughter vomited I … -
Be Careful of Laundry Pods
Be careful of laundry pods when it comes to your littles ones. The colorful pods are often appealing to young children, but are very dangerous when put into their mouth. http://www.today.com/health/thousands-children-risk-eating-laundry-pods-study-finds-1D80274348
Consumer Reports no longer recommends laundry pods. Turns out in the first six months of 2015 the p… -
All Car Seats are NOT created equal – but is price really the determining factor?
Loved this article in the NY Times this week about car seats and whether or not more expensive equals better. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/27/your-money/car-seats-that-make-sure-the-baby-on-board-is-snug-and-safe.html?smid=nytcore-iphone-share&smprod=nytcore-iphone&_r=0
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California Health Officials: Disneyland outbreak is over!
The measles outbreak that began at Disneyland and sickened over 130 people is now over. This is great news for California and for travelers to and from the state. Vaccination with the mmr (measles, mumps, rubella) shot is still the best way to prevent disease. The mmr is given after the first and fourth birthdays.http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/04/17/us-usa-measles-california-idUSKBN0N824A20150417
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AAP Says 'No' to legalization of marijuana
The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a formal statement against the legalization of marijuana. The grounds of their opinion are based on the harmful effects marijuana has on the teenage brain and the concept that legalization allows for easier access to the drug by underage users. The AAP is in favor of decriminalization of marijuana (decreasing jail time for drug related charges) as well as in the study of marijuana as a treatment for illnesses such as severe epilepsy. Do you agree?
I disagree. I know for sure that teenagers get drugs if they want them very easily. When they get d… -
Herbicides in food is causing autism?
Interesting and scary article. While I am on the side of the fence totally against GMOs (because it’s not natural) I realize that we should not jump on the bandwagon each time something like this surfaces. I’d like to get a doctor’s opinion of this article: http://healthimpactnews.com/2014/mit-researcher-glyphosate-herbicide-will-cause-half-of-all-children-to-have-autism-by-2025/
I think you are wise to seek more opinions on anything that has a title such as this, which claims …
