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Pediatrics
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Pediatrics 15 years experience
Doesn't matter: What does matter is how your child has been growing. At each visit with the pediatrician your child's weight and height will be plotted on their grow... Read More
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Depends on degree: It sounds like she may have gotten a second or third degree burn. Its probably a good idea to see your pediatrician to further evaluate and check for... Read More
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Practice: Many kids are scared of the doctor- they remember shots and don't understand why they have to get undressed and have all that scary equipment pointed ... Read More
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Keep hydrated: Make sure your little one stays hydrated when increasing their fiber intake otherwise the increased fiber may just make them more constipated! also p... Read More
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Pretty common: Most people have been exposed to the virus, but it generally only causes serious side effects in pregnant women (well on their unborn babies), young b... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Offer healthy foods: Offering healthy foods for meals and snacks allows kids to eat really as much as they want. You can't really go overboard on carrot sticks and celery... Read More
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Lots!: Put on sunscreen about 20 minutes before heading into the sun. Then reapply every 2 hours (more often if you get sweaty or wet). Make sure you use a... Read More
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Younger than 7: For girls younger than 7 years and for boys younger than 8 having body odor or other signs of puberty may signify early puberty. Schedule a check up ... Read More
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Depends: The twos don't have to be terrible- they are a time of incredible learning and development. But they are also a time when children begin testing thei... Read More
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Practice letters: And read lots of books together. Let your child "read" the books as well. Make reading books part of the bedtime routine. Simple pattern recognitio... Read More
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Keep trying: Green leafy veggies are a critical and important part of a healthy diet. Keep introducing different veggies (spinach, broccoli, green peas, etc). It... Read More
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Variable: Girls generally start between ages 8-11 and boys between 9 and 12. For girls the first sign is a growth spurt and then development of pubic hair and ... Read More
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Both-with breastmilk: The aap recommends exclusive breastfeeding (meaning breastmilk!) for the first 6 months. It is helpful to teach your baby how to drink from a bottle-... Read More
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Quit or go outside: The best way to avoid smoke is not to have it around at all. Talk to the family member who is smoking and encourage them to quit. However, in the me... Read More
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Yes: Hiccuping is very normal for newborns and you can expect the frequency to decrease by the time they are a couple months old. Generally the hiccups do... Read More
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Depends: Like everything else about babies each one is an individual and has slightly different needs/wants. However, most 2 week olds will eat about 2-3 ounc... Read More
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Cuddling: Sounds like your baby is a bit sick- usually coughs are due to viruses so antibiotics won't help. For congestion bring baby into a warm steamy bathro... Read More
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Yes: Your children will likely be normal, however if your husband is heterozygous for thalassemia (meaning he carries one disease gene and one not) there i... Read More
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Blocked nipple pore: This occurs when skin grows over a milk pore, blocking the milk from being released. It is often clear and you can see fluid (milk) inside. To treat... Read More
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Any age: This is really up to you- whenever you feel comfortable you can bring your baby out. But lots of people in a closed space may mean more germs around ... Read More
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Provide support/help: They are healthcare workers, certified by the international lactation consultant association (ilca) to provide education, advice and support to lactat... Read More
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Yes: Breastmilk is great for all babies, but premature babies especially need the added immunity and antibodies transferred via breastmilk. Sometimes they... Read More
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Pace feeding: If your baby is used to breastfeeding introducing the bottle can sometimes be difficult. You should try to introduce it at about a 1 month of age. U... Read More
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No: Eyes grow as your baby grows, just like his/her other organs. In addition the iris, the colored part of the eye, likely will change color during the ... Read More
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Keep trying: Keep introducing new foods with different textures and flavors. Often they will have to try something up to 10-15 times before liking it. Babies and... Read More
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Comfort: Swaddling makes your baby feel nice and cozy and comfortable. It also keeps them from waking themselves up with their failing arm and leg movements (w... Read More
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Hard to tell: Babies should be sleeping through the night around 6 months, some as early as 3 months. Before this time they will often wake 1-2 times a night to fe... Read More
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Is it comfortable?: Ask yourself this- if you are not comfortable the latch is not correct. However briefly a good latch typically involves mom sitting upright with feet... Read More
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No: Everyday your child is exposed to thousands of antigens (or germs) and makes protective antibodies against these. During any combination of vaccines ... Read More
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1, 2: Not many. Your milk supply is determined by a simple demand and frequency of stimulation practice. If you skip feedings without pumping this signals... Read More
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Keep hydrated: Lots of liquids and keep them comfortable. Liquids are more important than getting in solid food right now. Count number of wet diapers and if decrea... Read More
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Yes!: Mold can cause allergies, make asthma or allergies worse and is a well known irritant. Here is a helpful guide to getting rid of mold from the enviro... Read More
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Supervision: Toddlers need a lot of supervision- they are very quick and are so curious about the world around them- they love exploring! this means you need to k... Read More
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Prematurity: There is no definitive cause of nec known, however it is seen most often in premature babies. Many suspect it has to do with an immature intestinal s... Read More
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Cry for help: Cutting is often a cry for help. The child may not know how to ask for it, so if you notice this behavior take them in for an evaluation. A trained ... Read More
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Depends: Different people deal with stress differently and therefore need different things to relieve that stress. Often teens find physical activity (running... Read More
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Get excited: Help your child get excited about this next big step. In the month before attending school put a little more structure into their day with some time ... Read More
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Not necessarily: Children who are abused many times will have a number of social difficulties because of the horrible circumstances that they have been in. However i... Read More
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Not long: Unfortunately there are a lot of finger sticks that have to happen, especially with a new diagnosis. Most kids get used to this very quickly. You ca... Read More
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A new TipTap: During tantrums such as these make sure your child is safe (ie: put them in their crib) and then ignore the behavior. This is the best way to stop th... Read More
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Around 2 years: Most children can begin to recognize and point out 1 or 2 colors by 2 years. Some as early as 18 months. Language development is happening at an ast... Read More
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Try not too!: If at all possible try to avoid eating fast food, as the high sodium and fat content can change your child's taste buds and makes them crave these typ... Read More
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Time out and time in: Give time outs when your child displays inappropriate behavior such as biting. This should happen immediately to be effective. Time outs can be as l... Read More
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Set a schedule: Children thrive off patterns and quickly a set schedule will become a habit. After school or sports practice have a healthy snack (fruit and yogurt, ... Read More
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Time: Separation anxiety is a natural part of normal development. With time your child will learn that you will indeed return after you leave. Make sure y... Read More
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Sticker chart: Every time they brush their teeth allow your child to pick out a sticker and place it on a chart. After 7 straight days of brushing at least twice a ... Read More
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Usually not: Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months if at all possible. However, there are reasons why some babies may need to receive form... Read More
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Role model: For example, if you are looking up directions talk about what you are doing. If you are checking facebook talk about the importance of knowing who yo... Read More
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Consistency: Consistent bedtime routines, even at this young age, will help your newborn sleep better as an older baby and toddler. Many parents find a warm bath, ... Read More
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Maybe!: The idea is that the tryptophan (found in turkey as well!) helps you to relax by increasing serotonin in the brain. A glass of warm milk to help you ... Read More
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Jan 6, 2012
Laura is a top pediatrician in many ways. I anticipate she will have a long and exceptional career.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Webb is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Webb is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks Dr. Webb. Will do. He already takes flovent twice a day. I'll ask if a change in treatment is needed. I noticed that it also subsided after changing his sheets from flannel to regular cotto...Read More
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Thanks for your response! I Haven't been able to find an answer in any of my various parenting books!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank u doctor for ur advice it help a lot.
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