Michelle Asks:
I was wondering what you would suggest for treatment for croup. My son has had it twice this year and both times the doctor prescribed steroids. Is there any other treatment for croup? Thanks! [Read more...]
You Decide: What is a Strep Carrier?
April 9, 2009 by 62 Comments
Understanding what it means to be a Strep carrier is critical if you want to understand the management of sore throat. It is especially critical for Smart Parents to understand so they can be vigilant to make sure their children are not needlessly exposed to antibiotics and their side-effects. While most physicians are aware that some kids [Read more...]
On Becoming Babywise: The 45-minute intruder
January 7, 2009 by 11 Comments
If you are a Babywise parent you are probably aware of this concept. If not, I am sure you have dealt with the intruder in one form or another. This post is dedicated to what we have learned about the intruder and the ways we have come up with to best deal with it. A word of warning though, the intruder can be very nasty and difficult to break. Babywise will have you believe that the intruder is rare and will likely go away in a week or two. From my experience and research this is not always the case. [Read more...]
Sugar Water for Vaccine Pain
October 20, 2008 by 5 Comments
There are many different controversies surrounding immunization in children. One of the controversies surrounds controlling the pain children experience with vaccinations. If you do choose to vaccinate your baby, there are a few things you might consider to help ease the pain your newborn experiences. [Read more...]
Umbilical Cord Infection?
June 29, 2008 by 15 Comments
I got a call from some friends the other day regarding their new daughter’s umbilical cord. This is a common problem that many new parents encounter and also a common problem that I see in the ER. The issue relates to infection. Infection of the umbilical cord is a serious problem and ALWAYS requires medical intervention. However, in the normal process of the umbilical cord falling off it often looks pretty horrible sometimes resembling infection. So how to tell? Hopefully this post will help some parents with that very question. [Read more...]
