Delaying Vaccinations
March 8, 2018Q I hear a lot about the benefits of delaying vaccinations. Should I believe what I hear? A There are at least two issues with delaying vaccinations. An...
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Can Sitting or Standing Hurt A Young Baby’s Bones?
March 6, 2018Q: “Is it true that putting infants (2-4 months old) in a sitting position before they are able to sit unassisted can damage their spine? I’ve read posts...
Electronic Readers Versus Paper Books: Should We Fight the Future?
February 26, 2018Q: What is your opinion on e-readers versus paper books for kids? My kids have begun to associate reading with something that ‘has to be done for school’...
Reflux and Babies: Ineffective Treatment Of A Non-Disease
February 26, 2018Q: As a postpartum doula for the last 12 years, I have seen something in recent years that I would love your insight on. At least 30-40% of...
Milk Requirements
February 26, 2018Q: Do toddlers need other liquids other than water? What’s the role of milk at this age? A: All mammals depend on mother’s milk as their sole source...
Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen: Which is Better for Treating a Kid’s Fever?
February 26, 2018Ask babies with fever how they feel, and they’ll say… well, they probably won’t say anything, because they’re babies. But ask older kids, and they’ll look at you...
Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen: Which is Better for Treating a Kid’s Fever?
June 22, 2017Ask babies with fever how they feel, and they’ll say… well, they probably won’t say anything, because they’re babies. But ask older kids, and they’ll look at you...
Risks of Surgery
February 26, 2018Q How risky is general anesthesia for children? My 10-month-old son (a twin) has a mild hypospadias and chordee. The recommendation from our pediatric urologist was surgery at...
Breath Holding Spells
February 26, 2018Q My toddler had a cyanotic breath-holding spell after a bad fall where he struck his head on concrete from a height of about four to five feet....
Protect Yourself from Cell-Phone Radiation Journalists
March 6, 2018The media is agog over a new study (biorxiv.org), one tailor-made for clickbaiting. The staid, boring old Wall Street Journal proclaimed, “Cellphone-cancer link found in government study.” Mother...