Bundoo Blog

“Mommy, what happens in a hurricane? Are there tornadoes during the storm? If our house floods, will we float away? How do people die in hurricanes?” Read More »

As your child nears age four, it’s natural to begin thinking about sending your child for his or her first day of kindergarten. After all, within a year or so they will be venturing out to school and you want them to be ready. Read More »

Without a doubt, we feel an incredible burden to keep our kids safe. We make sure the car seat is installed correctly even before our little one is born. We are oh-so-careful on that first car ride home from the hospital. We worry if the baby is overheated, overfed, or over-stimulated.  Read More »

It seems like every time you bring up breastfeeding you hear the words “tongue-tie.” Lately, it seems like tongue-tie is shouldering the blame for nearly every breastfeeding frustration. Is there a new epidemic of tethered talkers or is something else going on? Read More »

Before you unleash your internet fury on me, of course I think the answer is, “No!” But moms in America feel this way or are worried this is exactly what other moms and doctors are going to think about them if they choose not to breastfeed or choose to stop breastfeeding. Read on for more.  Read More »

Pediatricians are not generally known for being outspoken politically. For the most part, our work focuses on children locally and child wellness and safety globally more than on federal policy. Read More »

I’d like to share my favorite statistic: 10 percent of people report having a penicillin allergy, but 90 percent of them are not actually allergic. Read More »

Not too long ago, we ran an article on the dangers of water births, after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified two cases of Legionnaires disease in babies delivered through a water birth. The infection was linked to contaminated water in the birthing tubs. Read More »

The practice of consuming one’s placenta is curious to me. It has no medical benefit and yet seems to be gaining traction in some places. Read More »

I love the Fourth of July! Summer is officially here, and people everywhere are ready to celebrate and have fun. The Fourth is a great holiday for parents because it can be fun while simultaneously being low key. Read More »