When a child comes down with an illness, the immediate reaction of parents, schools and daycare providers is to keep them home so as to prevent spreading germs to others. While the decision to keep a child home sick is normally pretty easy, it is often difficult for parents to decide when their child is healthy enough to return to school. The amount of time [...]
It is extremely important for babies and toddlers to receive well child check ups multiple times a year, totaling a minimum of 11 visits within the first two years of life. Following your child’s second birthday, you can then reduce the number of well child check ups to once per year. During these visits, pediatricians in Phoenix AZ will check such things as height, weight [...]
“Going outside with wet hair, bare feet or when it’s cold will get you sick” Colds and flus are caused by viruses passed to one another via nasal secretions or sputum. It has nothing to do with wet hair or bare feet. However, more people get respiratory illnesses in the winter. Most studies show that exposure to cold doesn’t stress the immune system enough [...]
When it comes to pediatrics in Phoenix, dental health and hygiene are one of the most important areas to focus on in regards to the health of children. Receiving the proper care and developing dental hygiene habits are essential from a young age. The following are a few facts and tips to help keep you and your kids smiling: There are 20 primary teeth that [...]
Talking to your son or daughter about how they are feeling is very important. A few helpful tips can help make dealing with these situations easier: For Parents: Spend time with your children as a family, and ask them how they have been feeling. If a concern arises about signs of depression, seek medical attention/advice. If your child is involved with a stressful situation give [...]
Children need a good night’s rest in order to properly grow and develop. While sleeping may seem like an easy enough activity to fit into a child’s day, our family practice specialists in Phoenix find that it is often overlooked. Families have busy schedules with school, after school programs, and one or more parents working. For a majority of families in Arizona, mornings start early [...]
Car accidents are the number one cause of death for children ages 1 to 12 in the United States. By choosing the properly fitted seat for your child, you could potentially save their life in a crash. The chance of death when in a car seat goes down 71 percent, which is a hugely significant decrease; therefore, Pediatrix, a state-of-the art pediatric facility with quality [...]
Teething normally begins anywhere between 3 months and 12 months of age, starting with the two lower front teeth. The lower front teeth are then followed by the upper front teeth 1 to 2 months later. Teeth continue to come in until the child is about 30 months old, which is the age when all 20 primary teeth (also called baby teeth) should be grown [...]
As winter approaches, pediatricians in Phoenix notice a sharp rise in the number of flu cases. Flu is highly contagious; only a brief moment of contact with an infected individual can transmit the flu virus. Because the illness is so contagious, it can easily spread rapidly, moving through a geographical area or even causing worldwide pandemics. Flu is spread among people in close quarters, typically [...]
It’s a child’s favorite holiday: Halloween! In addition to the parties, pumpkin carving and spooky movies, children love getting dressed up in costumes to go trick-or-treating in the neighborhood with friends. While the holiday is a joyous occasion, there are a few things that can make the night a little less than pleasant. In order to make it a fun and safe experience for everyone, [...]
