Baby WhisperersNov 1, 20213 minCommon Breastfeeding ProblemsWhat problems can women have when they breastfeed? Many women are able to breast-feed with no problems at all. But sometimes, problems...
Baby WhisperersOct 25, 20216 minUNICEF Releases Report on Children's Mental HealthPediatric hospitals and health providers all over the country have seen an increase in children's mental health issues since the...
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 WhisperersOct 11, 20212 minPfizer asks FDA to Authorize Covid Vaccine for KidsThis week we wanted to share with you all the latest news on vaccine approval for young children. See below for full article by CNBC....
Baby WhisperersSep 27, 20217 minLong-Haul Covid in KidsWith regards to kids with Covid, we have heard time and time again “At least kids don’t get sick” and “Thankfully kids don’t get as sick...
Baby WhisperersSep 20, 20214 minChildren's Hospitals are OverwhelmedAs pediatric nurses, we are in the thick of it right now. This week we wanted to share an article written last week showcasing the burden...
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 30, 20213 minBlack Breastfeeding WeekThere are so many reasons we find this post incredibly necessary. Although this article was first written in 2014, the reasons and...
Baby WhisperersAug 23, 20213 minHome Apnea Monitors for SIDSAs two pediatric nurses, we are huge advocates for seeking medical care and following through with what the doctor recommends. With that...
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 WhisperersAug 9, 20218 minBreastfeeding BasicsThere is SO much information out there about breastfeeding, and every momma feels free to give you unsolicited advice. We ran across this...
Baby WhisperersAug 2, 20216 minThe Delta Variant in KidsAs excited as we were to stop doing Covid posts for awhile- unfortunately, cases are back up again. We have been getting a lot of...
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 21, 20213 minNew Dad Photography TipsWe are slightly obsessed with this new article shared by Travel and Leisure. Although every picture of your young one is "the cutest pic...
Baby WhisperersJun 14, 20214 minI Love My Kids, But Sometimes I Don't Like ThemWe stumbled upon this awesome article written by Mother Mag perfectly summarizing the struggle lots of parents have- they love their...
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...