Baby Whisperers TM

As pediatric nurses, it always shocks us a bit with how many new parents do not know that cow's milk is not for infants. We are...

A recent recall announcement just came out from the FDA. See below. If you use powdered infant formula, be aware certain Similac,...

Thank you, CNN, for your awesome recap on the new guidelines for measuring developmental milestones in pediatrics. Infants and toddlers...

What is thrush? Thrush is an infection that affects the mouth and throat. This type of infection is caused by a fungus called “candida”,...

Regardless of whether you are breastfeeding, formula-feeding, or using a combination of both, figuring out how much your baby should eat...

What are hemangiomas? Hemangiomas are mounds that form in the body when the blood vessels in that area grow in an abnormal way. They most...

What are febrile seizures? Seizures are waves of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. They can make you pass out, or move or behave...

A big part in the job of a pediatric nurse is education. There are so many rules for child safety that it can be overwhelming for new...

Ahh- the dreaded colic. Besides something that leads to many sleepless nights, what exactly is colic? Colic is the term doctors use when...

An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole between two sections of the heart. The heart is divided into four sections, called chambers....

We come to you this week talking about the recent outbreak of RSV and many other childhood viruses in the US. Winter is typically when...

As two pediatric nurses, we are huge advocates for seeking medical care and following through with what the doctor recommends. With that...

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just voted to make a new federal rule that products for infant sleep will provide a safe...

Croup is the term doctors use for a group of infections that affect the trachea, the main airway through which we breathe. Croup is...

Developmental dysplasia of the hip is a condition that causes hip joint problems, mostly in babies and children. The hip joint is a “ball...

Otitis Media, or an ear infection, is when fluid and infection can build up in the inner ear causing pain in the ear, fever, and trouble...

A blocked tear duct is a condition that causes the eye to tear much more than usual. The eye has a small set of tubes that run underneath...

Let me tell you, as pediatric nurses we rely on pacifiers daily! They are wonderful tools for a particularly cranky baby, or a baby in...

We have all heard the phrase “soft as a baby’s bottom” - but sometimes a baby's skin can cause their parents to panic! Below we have...

How do I know if my baby is hungry or not? Or full? Surprisingly, babies are able to communicate this to us! Continue reading to see how...