Children should be reminded to play with fidget spinners using only their hands, as some toys have been known to fall apart.
Dreamstime.com photo
Category: Wellness News
THE KID’S DOCTOR: How to care for a child who’s vomiting frequently
Make sure your child consumes clear liquids after vomiting to stay hydrated.
Photo by Dreamstine.com
THE KID’S DOCTOR: How harmful is marijuana to teens?
By Sue Hubbard, M.D.
www.kidsdr.com
The legalization of marijuana in many states for medical and recreational usage is making marijuana use more and more prevalent. It has also made it incumbent for pediatricians to have conversations with teenage patients (and parents) about the harmful effects of marijuana use.
THE KID’S DOCTOR: Is it time for a babysitter?
Separation is an important milestone, as your child learns that while you may leave for an hour or two, you always return.
Photo by Dreamstine.com
By Sue Hubbard, M.D.
www.kidsdr.com
Do you ever leave your child with a babysitter or caregiver? Weird question, right? But some parents never want to leave their child with someone else, and I am not sure that is healthy for either parent or child.
THE KID’S DOCTOR: Why babies needs to sleep on their back
Until babies are rolling on their own, you should always put babies to sleep on their backs.Photo by Dreamstine.com
Faster way of detecting bacteria could save your life
EAST LANSING, MI — A Michigan State University researcher has developed a faster way to detect the bacteria causing patients to become sick, giving physicians a better chance at saving their lives.
THE KID’S DOCTOR: Can homemade products cure hand-foot-and-mouth disease?
In a classic case of hand-foot-and-mouth disease,
children develop rashes on the palms, soles and
buttocks.
Photo by Dreamstine.com
THE KID’S DOCTOR: Can you use homeopathic products to relieve your child’s illness?
There are several ways to treat a sick child, but homeopathic medicine isn't one of them.
Photo by Dreamstine.com
THE KID’S DOCTOR: Change bad habits, benefit the entire family
By Sue Hubbard, M.D.
A few days into 2017, there's no better time to talk about changing some habits. Why is it that habits are certainly easy to acquire, but difficult to change? I saw a book on The New York Times bestseller list about “Habits,” and I am committed to reading it this year.
THE KID’S DOCTOR: Detailed history can help determine penicillin allergy
It is important to give a good description of your child's medical history to determine allergies to medications.
Photo by Dreamstine.com