Burping a newborn can seem daunting especially if you’re worried about spit ups, the best way to hold baby, when to burp… The list goes on! Below you will find my thoughts on some of the most asked questions on burping. What is the best way to burp a baby? There is no one method […]
Parenting today is, in my opinion, more difficult than when our parents cared for us. The digital age has complicated our lives and with access to more knowledge, we also wonder if we’re doing enough, or doing too much when it comes to parenting. A concept that has gained alot of traction in media and
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Move over winter, spring is on its way! I’m sure you and your family are anxiously waiting for warmer days with more opportunities to play outdoors as much as mine is. While I encourage you and your loved ones to enjoy some much-needed sun and fresh air, I also want to remind you of the
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Trick or treating with your child who has food allergies can be challenging. As a mother of a child with food allergies, I can definitely relate to this first hand. Holiday times can be challenging for children if they feel like they’re being restricted by what they can eat. Peanut, egg, and milk represent about
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The 2019 n-CoV, or CoViD-2019, has been all over the news recently. Yet, there’s so much about this virus that we don’t know- like how infectious or transmissible it is, the total number of infected people (including asymptomatic patients) and as a result, the mortality rate. There are currently 60 confirmed cases of n-CoV in
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Urgent cares have become wildly popular. Just in my immediate town, there are at least 5 urgent cares only 0.5-1 mile apart. My practice is in a multi-specialty medical building where there is an urgent care on the bottom floor. Even CVS pharmacies are starting to provide urgent care “Minute Clinics.” While these may be
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School is in session but what about extracurricular activities? Sports are an integral part of many children’s day. How do we weigh the risks associated with playing a sport? Guiding principles judge risk by how many people a child or coach interacts with, the closer the physical interaction, the more sharing of equipment there is
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It’s food allergy awareness month and there’s lots of new research and recommendations on smart ways to feed your baby to help protect them from developing a food allergy. As a pediatrician, food allergies always interested me. It’s amazing how the immune system can be so complex and how we can have differences within generations
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May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Melanoma, the most serious skin cancer, is rare in children. Between 300 and 400 cases are diagnosed in the United States each year. Because it is so rare, many childhood melanomas are found in the later stages when treatment becomes more involved. Melanoma can look different in children. The “ABCDE’s”
Why are home visits useful? When it comes to finding the perfect pediatrician in New Jersey, proximity is key! Carving out time to leave the house for appointments can be tough especially when your child is on a strict nap and feeding schedule. Finding a pediatrician that offers home visits can help you and your child’s
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