Call your pediatrician when: Child is 3 months or younger and has a rectal temperature of 100.4 degrees F or higher Child of any age is acting sick, is dehydrated, or has fever lasting more than a few days When to administer medication: Once child is beyond 3 months old or with direct guidance from […]
Most children under the age of 2 will not have strep throat however, if they live in a home with older siblings or come in direct exposure with strep throat they can get it. When to bring your child in for a throat culture: Not feeling well after direct contact with someone with strep throat […]
Many parents question whether it is safe to put a blanket in their baby’s crib. In the beginning the answer is no. To make sure your children are not at risk of being trapped under a blanket, follow the tips below: Use swaddling blankets as long as your child is wrapped tight Sleep-sacks can […]
Jaundice is what causes the yellowing of a newborn baby’s skin. Most commonly starts on the head Can cause yellowing of the whites of the eyes A simple blood test can determine the degree of jaundice Treated with special lights called phototherapy For more parenting videos visit Dr. Alanna Levine on The Bump.