Take Care of Your Baby in the Winter
Winter can be a challenging season for a new baby. Colder temperatures and reduced sunlight can interrupt a child鈥檚 routine. Here are a few tips to keep your little one healthy this winter.
- Vaccinate Your Baby. Influenza can be dangerous, and the flu vaccine is your best defense.
- No Smoking. Second-hand smoke can greatly compromise a child鈥檚 breathing and immune system.
- Dress Baby in Warm Clothes. Protect their young skin against the cold. Make sure they have a hat and mittens, since these areas of the body can get cold quickly.
- Breastfeed. Brest milk helps babies stay healthy and improves their immunity.
- Hydrate. Make sure your baby drinks plenty of breast milk, formula, or water.
- Let Them Play. Sure, there are lots of germs out there, but babies need to play and socialize with other humans.
When Does Your Child Really Need Lab Work?
Parents often ask about blood tests during routine pediatric visits, but pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, clarifies that healthy children rarely need them. She shares some of the criteria for screenings in young patients and how insurance factors into decision-making.
What to Do When Your Baby Sounds Congested
Newborns cannot blow their noses, and they are not great at breathing through their mouths either鈥攕o even a little mucus can sound dramatic. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, shares what is normal when it comes to newborn sneezing and snorting, how to use saline and suction safely, and when to check in with your pediatrician.
Understanding Childhood Mood Disorders Beyond Bipolar
Is your child often irritable or prone to temper outbursts? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, clarifies the distinctions between bipolar disorder and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis in childhood mood disorders.
