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Pediatrics
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A 28-year-old member asked:

Dr. Shannon Coleanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
Depends on the breed: Many large dogs are better than small dogs for children due to biting and personality. However, a large dog bite can be much more damaging and even f... Read More
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Pediatrics 27 years experience
See pediatrician: A 12 day old can have many reasons for not sleeping. Reflux needs to be treated if that is the cause. But there are also ways to switch the days and ... Read More
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Pediatrics 27 years experience
Yes: If your baby is breast fed i recommend starting polyvisol with iron, 1 dropper per day, for the entire first year of life starting at 1 week. This co... Read More
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Pediatrics 27 years experience
Infant carrier: Usually at 4 months when the baby has enough head control. Ask your pediatrician at the 4 month check up if your baby is ready based on tone and stre... Read More
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Pediatrics 27 years experience
Yes: Yes, that is why prenatal care is so important.
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Pediatrics 27 years experience
Baby shoes: Just pick something with a flexible sole that when the baby/child stands there is enough room for your entire thumb from the toe to the end of the sho... Read More
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Pediatrics 27 years experience
Night schedule: I recommend getting your newborn on a 10 pm, 2 am, 6 am feeding schedule if possible. Mom and dad can rotate the 2 am feeding every other night to al... Read More
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Pediatrics 27 years experience
Pets/baby: I recommend adopting a puppy or kitten instead of introducing an older animal to children if the child is in the home first. Your veterinarian can hel... Read More
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HealthTap member
Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Cole is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Cole is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Medical/Graduate school
Emory University School of Medicine, GA
Graduated 1996MD
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