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Surviving Baby's First Cold
It's that time of year again- cold and flu season. Although thanks to the pandemic, the last couple years we have all gotten used to the...
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- Oct 3
- 5 min
Baby Sleep Regression
Sleep regressions can seriously frustrate new parents- or any parents for that matter! Check out the article below from Happiest Baby to...
Baby Whisperers
- Sep 19
- 4 min
Reminder: Babies Can't Sleep in Rockers
Thank you Skimm for this awesome reminder. A new rule just went into effect that bans all products marketed for infant sleep that have...
Baby Whisperers
- Jun 27
- 2 min
Guideline to Introducing Cow's Milk to Babies
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...
Baby Whisperers
- Apr 4
- 5 min
Powdered Formula Recall
A recent recall announcement just came out from the FDA. See below. If you use powdered infant formula, be aware certain Similac,...
Baby Whisperers
- Mar 7
- 3 min
New Guidelines for Developmental Milestones
Thank you, CNN, for your awesome recap on the new guidelines for measuring developmental milestones in pediatrics. Infants and toddlers...
Baby Whisperers
- Dec 13, 2021
- 2 min
Newborn Medical Series: Thrush
What is thrush? Thrush is an infection that affects the mouth and throat. This type of infection is caused by a fungus called “candida”,...
Baby Whisperers
- Nov 29, 2021
- 5 min
Is My Newborn Eating Enough?
Regardless of whether you are breastfeeding, formula-feeding, or using a combination of both, figuring out how much your baby should eat...
Baby Whisperers
- Nov 15, 2021
- 2 min
Newborn Medical Series: Hemangiomas
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...
Baby Whisperers
- Oct 18, 2021
- 2 min
Newborn Medical Series: Febrile Seizures
What are febrile seizures? Seizures are waves of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. They can make you pass out, or move or behave...
Baby Whisperers
- Sep 13, 2021
- 4 min
Car Seat Head Supports- Not a Good Idea!
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...
Baby Whisperers
- Aug 16, 2021
- 3 min
Newborn Medical Series: Colic
Ahh- the dreaded colic. Besides something that leads to many sleepless nights, what exactly is colic? Colic is the term doctors use when...
Baby Whisperers
- Jul 26, 2021
- 2 min
Newborn Health Series: ASD and VSD in Children
An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole between two sections of the heart. The heart is divided into four sections, called chambers....
Baby Whisperers
- Jul 19, 2021
- 4 min
New RSV Surge in the US
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...
Baby Whisperers
- Jul 12, 2021
- 3 min
Antibiotics for a Sore Throat, Cough, or Runny Nose
As two pediatric nurses, we are huge advocates for seeking medical care and following through with what the doctor recommends. With that...
Baby Whisperers
- Jul 5, 2021
- 3 min
New Federal Standard for Baby Sleep Products
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just voted to make a new federal rule that products for infant sleep will provide a safe...
Baby Whisperers
- Jun 28, 2021
- 3 min
Newborn Medical Series: Croup
Croup is the term doctors use for a group of infections that affect the trachea, the main airway through which we breathe. Croup is...
Baby Whisperers
- Jun 7, 2021
- 2 min
Newborn Medical Series: Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Developmental dysplasia of the hip is a condition that causes hip joint problems, mostly in babies and children. The hip joint is a “ball...
Baby Whisperers
- May 17, 2021
- 2 min
Newborn Medical Series: Otitis Media (Ear Infections)
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...
Baby Whisperers
- Apr 26, 2021
- 2 min
Newborn Medical Series: Blocked Tear Duct
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...