All-new parents quickly become very familiar with the CDC growth chart. As soon as a baby is born, “well visits” begin to track your child’s growth and ensure that they stay within a certain percentile. But is lack of weight gain in a child always a cause for concern? What can parents do to help their children gain weight? We’ve compiled a quick guide on high-calorie foods for underweight children that will briefly cover all of the important information you need to know read more here...
A baby’s introduction to solid foods is one of the most significant milestones they will reach. With so much information out there, what is the best way to start baby food? We’ve compiled a quick guide that will briefly cover everything you need to know about baby’s first foods read more here...
Constipation is a very common problem in babies and young children. While it can be painful, it is not often serious and can usually be treated at home. In addition to home remedies, there are some healthy foods that kids can eat to help relieve constipation read more here...
Rabies is a deadly virus that attacks the nerves and brain of its victims. It is crucial that any potential rabies infections are identified and treated early on before the disease has a chance to set in. For this reason, the prevention of rabies is extremely critical, even in countries like the United States, where rabies is rare in humans read more here...
Watching your child experience the symptoms of a seizure can be one of the scariest things a parent can go through. However, seizures can be quite common at any age, and approximately 10% of the population will experience at least one seizure in their lifetime. Even infants and young children can experience seizures. We’ve compiled everything you need to know about childhood seizures in this quick guide read more here...
Down Syndrome screening takes place in most pregnancies, especially in pregnancies with advanced maternal age. However, few parents know exactly what to expect should their child be born with Down syndrome. We’ve compiled everything you need to know about Down syndrome in this quick guide read more here...
Did you know that kids should be visiting the pediatrician regularly even if they aren’t sick?
Gastroenteritis (stomach flu) is common in kids and often spreads rapidly in childcare settings. Due to the risk of dehydration, patients with Gastroenteritis should be monitored closely.
Oral health is an important part of your child’s overall health, it is critical to address any conditions immediately with your child’s dentist. Gum disease can affect kids of any age and should be quickly addressed in order to prevent the development of further problems.
