Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, refers to the sudden unexplained death of an infant between the ages of 1-12 months and seems to occur during sleep. We (meaning pediatricians and the…
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Do you ever wonder how vaccines work? To understand how vaccines work, I will give you a brief lesson on the immune system. Trust me, it is interesting. Let me give you…
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Stumbled onto a novel use for a diaper, courtesy of the nursery nurses at Doylestown Hospital. Diapers make a perfect ice pack. At the end of the diaper which has adhesive tabs,…
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I’ve heard some interesting things about milk over the years. I am going to share with you three myths about milk that I heard when I was a kid and I still…
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Well it finally happened. The day all mothers with daughters regard with mixed feelings. No, I’m not talking about my daughter’s first period. Today I discovered that my oldest daughter’s foot size…
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Parents often ask how they can tell if their child has The Flu or just a common cold. Here’s how: A cold, usually caused by one of many viruses such as rhinovirus,…
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While starting your child on solid food isn’t always “love at first bite” it also does not have to be complicated or stressful. Here are some overriding principles to keep in mind…
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Okay, admit it. Before you became a parent, you never really gave much thought to poop. Now you are captivated and can even discuss it over meal time: your child’s poop with…
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After completing my pediatric training, I worked for a couple of years in a large pediatric office before I had any children of my own. I was always struck by the Life…
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Are you exhausted because your baby wakes up at night? Tune in to our podcast to find out how to teach your baby to sleep through the night.…
