Infant Walkers…Just Say NO!

The most exciting thing that many parents experience is watching their children conquer all their “firsts” – first time rolling over, first time sitting up, first time crawling, and first time pulling up to stand. In this excitement, many parents are eager to see their baby walk “early”, leading many parents to lean toward the […]

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The Road to Dental-town: The First 🦷

The road to a healthy smile begins before the first 🦷 appears. Parents play a big part in helping their children’s develop healthy teeth and habits. Early monitoring by a pediatrician and dentist is important. Steps to good dental health include: Regular care by dentist trained to treat young children Getting enough fluoride Regular brushing […]

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SEASONAL ALLERGIES

What is Allergic Rhinitis? Allergic rhinitis (also referred to by many as “allergies”) is a reaction that occurs when someone comes in contact with certain allergens in the air, or on their skin, that trigger the body to release histamine, a compound released by the body that causes an immune/inflammatory response in the body.  Symptoms […]

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New Parents: When babies cry…

Is my baby crying too much?!? All babies cry. Most babies cry a lot from two weeks to two months of age. Some cry more than others, and some cry longer than others. For many new parents, crying is one of the most stressful parts of coping with a newborn. In some cases, extreme stress […]

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It’s An Itchy World Out There!

Eczema, also known as Atopic Dermatitis, is a common skin condition characterized by red, dry, itchy patches on the skin. Eczema is caused by problems with the skin barrier that make it difficult for the skin to hold in moisture and keep out bacteria and irritants. It is common in children and may present differently […]

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Summer Fun: Molluscum?

Summertime is here! Time for fun, sun, swimming, and….. SKIN RASHES?? During the warm summer months, more children present to the pediatrician’s office with complaints of various skin rashes. One very common rash seen year round that is commonly a problem during the summer is Molluscum. What is Molluscum?: Molluscum Contagiosum (Poxvirus) is a viral skin […]

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