Infant
Tips for Where to Find Information on Car Seats
Excellent information on car seats (including approved models) for premature babies through older children is available from the Academy of Pediatrics. Another great resource is the website of the Nat…
The Essential Components of Breast Milk
There are a number of breastmilk components that are extremely beneficial to babies' development. Many of these cannot be found in formula. (more…)…
Handling a Clingy Baby
Dr. Greene's tips on how to handle a clingy baby: Many children go through a stage when they strongly prefer one parent to every other person in the world. One common pattern is for them to noticeably…
A Parent’s Guide To Diaper Rashes
There are a surprising number of different types of diaper rashes (that respond best to different types of treatments). Skin wetness is the common denominator underlying these various causes of diaper…
Fast Facts about Thumb Sucking
Children who suck their thumbs are able to begin at an early age to meet their own need for sucking. These children fall asleep more easily, are able to put themselves back to sleep at night more easi…
Does This Child Have An Ear Infection? – Case 1
A ten-month-old girl, who had been sleeping through the night, has now been waking up each night for one week. She pulls herself to standing in the crib, and rubs her right ear. She calms quickly when…
Does This Child Have An Ear Infection? – Case 2
A seven-month-old boy has had a cold for three days. Last night he woke up screaming, and remained irritable for several minutes even when he was picked up. He felt hot to the touch. This morning, he …
Steps To Take Before Giving Up On Breast Feeding
Before you decide to give up nursing, I recommend that you try a few simple things that might make the situation much easier for both you and your baby. If these don't work, you can still decide to sw…
The Dangers of Balloons
Believe it or not, balloons cause more childhood deaths than any other toy. That's right. Balloons! This shocking fact was established by a study conducted by Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh in conj…