Introduction of Foods in Infancy. Which Way is Best?
When it comes to the introduction of new foods for babies, there are different options for how to start the process. We encourage parents to start introducing new foods around 4-6 months of age. However, there has been some debate in regards to which method is best over the recent years. There are generally two different […]
Preparing Your Child for a New Sibling
A new addition to the family is often exciting for all family members but can also cause some adjustment issues for an older sibling. As you prepare for your infant to arrive, there are several things you can do to help make the adjustment process easier. The more quickly you start the process of introducing […]
The truth about the HPV vaccine
There has been a lot of buzz about the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine over the past several years, both in the medical field as well as in social media. Some of the information has been pro-vaccine and other posts have warned against it. Part of my job as a pediatrician is to understand the […]
Eczema – “the itch that rashes”
What is Eczema (also called Atopic Dermatitis) and why does my child have it? Eczema is a condition of the skin where the skin becomes dry, red and itchy. The main function of skin is to provide a barrier from the environment and is also the first defense of the immune system. This is important […]