Bundoo Blog
Check out what our doctors and healthcare experts are saying about the parenting issues you care about most.
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Dr. Google is not your friend
Dr. Google is not your friend.
Now, before you send me hate mail about how doctors just want to deprive you of information in order to make more money, let me clarify. Google has a place in all of our lives. Not a day goes by that I don’t Google something or other. All I’m saying is that Dr. Google does not always serve us well. Read More »
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Halloween treats: How much candy should your child get?
It’s Halloween, and the buzz is all about candy. How much, what types, and how to manage the whole evening are just some of the questions on many parents’ minds. Read More »
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Flu Vaccine Update: October 2019
Preparation for the coming influenza (flu) season has begun. Flu season is typically from October of this year through May of 2020, although the flu can be diagnosed year round. Read More »
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5 Things You Need to Know About Newborn Skin Care
Your newborn’s skin is perfect—right up until it’s not! Newborn babies have tender, new skin that has unique needs of its own. And it can be confusing knowing what to do when your baby breaks out in a rash, thanks to the thousands of products out there and all the “helpful” tips passed along from friends and family. Read More »
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A mean mom (and doctor’s) rules on sunscreen
Summer is in full swing, bringing with it sunny skies and lots of time outdoors. Whether it is afternoons at the pool or beach, or fun-filled days at summer camp, your kids are likely soaking up the sun. In my house, we have adopted a few hard and fast rules when it comes to sun protection: Read More »
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Got a vaccine question? We have answers
Doctors hear the questions all the time: How safe are vaccines? Why do you have to give so many at once? Why can’t I spread them out more? What’s really in there? What about the thing I read on social media saying that vaccines are worse than the diseases they’re supposed to prevent? Read More »
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Your questions on baby formula answered
Breastmilk is considered the ultimate baby food—but there are times and situations when it’s not possible to provide breast milk. That’s when baby formula comes in and plays a vital role in helping feed your baby. Read More »
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Preparing your child for surgery and hospitalization
Parenting a child who needs surgery can be confusing and downright scary. Read More »
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The $34,000 new treatment for postpartum depression: breakthrough or barrier?
It’s been all over the headlines: a brand new drug called Zulresso was recently approved by the FDA to treat postpartum depression (PPD) in moms. How could that be anything other than great news, right? With PPD being the most common complication of childbirth, we all want to see it finally receive the attention it deserves. Read More »
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This Women’s History Month, let’s stop ignoring pregnancy
March is National Woman’s History Month in the United States. Congress designated March to be a month where we focused on the contributions of women to our country in 1987, and it remains in effect today. Read More »