If you’re a parent or grandparent, you may think you’re already familiar with an infant’s safe sleep environment. Recommendations have changed in recent years, so now may be a good time for a refresher. Sleep Safety Recommendations Explained Use a firm sleep surface, to include a safety-approved crib, bassinet, portable crib or play pen covered […]
Author: Karen Chilton MD
What to Do About Back-to-School: A Pediatrician’s Perspective
It’s unlike any back-to-school season any of us have experienced, and many parents are struggling with what to do in light of COVID-19. Yesterday, Governor Cooper announced that schools will reopen under “Plan B” which will vary based on each school district and in some cases, by school. This announcement means that whether your children […]
Childproofing Your Home
Most parents would do anything and everything to protect their children from potentially dangerous situations. However, many parents overlook one of the biggest threats to their child’s safety: their home. Looking around your home right now, how childproof do you think it is? Below, we visit some common areas in and around your home, exposing some […]
Diaper Area MRSA
Community-acquired MRSA infections have been steadily increasing over the past couple of years. The vast majority of these infections resolve themselves without medical intervention. Some, however, progress and have to be treated in the hospital. Babies seem to be especially prone to developing serious MRSA infections requiring hospitalization in their diaper areas. Even just a […]
Is That Cold RSV in Disguise?
Before you dismiss your baby’s sniffles as merely a common cold, consider this: What often appears to be a common cold may in fact be a very common virus called RSV in disguise. What is RSV? Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a virus that leads to mild, cold-like symptoms in adults and older, healthy children. […]
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