Baby WhisperersJun 272 minGuideline to Introducing Cow's Milk to BabiesAs 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 WhisperersApr 45 minPowdered Formula RecallA recent recall announcement just came out from the FDA. See below. If you use powdered infant formula, be aware certain Similac,...
Baby WhisperersMar 73 minNew Guidelines for Developmental MilestonesThank you, CNN, for your awesome recap on the new guidelines for measuring developmental milestones in pediatrics. Infants and toddlers...
Baby WhisperersDec 13, 20212 minNewborn Medical Series: ThrushWhat is thrush? Thrush is an infection that affects the mouth and throat. This type of infection is caused by a fungus called “candida”,...
Baby WhisperersNov 29, 20215 minIs 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 WhisperersNov 15, 20212 minNewborn Medical Series: HemangiomasWhat 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 WhisperersOct 18, 20212 minNewborn Medical Series: Febrile SeizuresWhat are febrile seizures? Seizures are waves of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. They can make you pass out, or move or behave...
Baby WhisperersSep 13, 20214 minCar 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 WhisperersAug 16, 20213 minNewborn Medical Series: ColicAhh- the dreaded colic. Besides something that leads to many sleepless nights, what exactly is colic? Colic is the term doctors use when...
Baby WhisperersJul 26, 20212 minNewborn Health Series: ASD and VSD in ChildrenAn atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole between two sections of the heart. The heart is divided into four sections, called chambers....
Baby WhisperersJul 19, 20214 minNew RSV Surge in the USWe 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 WhisperersJul 12, 20213 minAntibiotics for a Sore Throat, Cough, or Runny NoseAs two pediatric nurses, we are huge advocates for seeking medical care and following through with what the doctor recommends. With that...
Baby WhisperersJul 5, 20213 minNew Federal Standard for Baby Sleep ProductsThe Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just voted to make a new federal rule that products for infant sleep will provide a safe...
Baby WhisperersJun 28, 20213 minNewborn Medical Series: CroupCroup is the term doctors use for a group of infections that affect the trachea, the main airway through which we breathe. Croup is...
Baby WhisperersJun 7, 20212 minNewborn Medical Series: Developmental Dysplasia of the HipDevelopmental dysplasia of the hip is a condition that causes hip joint problems, mostly in babies and children. The hip joint is a “ball...
Baby WhisperersMay 17, 20212 minNewborn 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 WhisperersApr 26, 20212 minNewborn Medical Series: Blocked Tear DuctA 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...
Baby WhisperersMar 29, 20212 minPacifiers- Good or Bad?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...
Baby WhisperersMar 15, 20212 minBaby Skin- What You Need to KnowWe 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...
Baby WhisperersMar 1, 20211 minHunger and Full Cues in BabiesHow 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...