My sick kids travel kit
My 'Sick' kids travel kit -what's in my kit? (this blog contains affiliate links. Links are at no extra cost to you)Kids can get sick while on vacation and as parents we can only do our best. It helps if we plan for any unwanted sick surprises. When...
Where can you donate breastmilk?
Where to donate your breastmilk.(this blog contains affiliate links. Links are at no cost to you) I had no idea how it worked. I knew people could donate their breastmilk to share with other babies. I just didn't know the process of doing it safely. With the formula...
Bug spray- How to choose? Do’s/ Don’ts
How to choose bug spray for your kids? -what age to start? -when to use?(this blog contains affiliate links. Links are at no cost to you) It's a fact that kids LOVE to play outside. When the weather is nice, the kids head...
What’s on your child’s neck? Lymph Nodes
Swollen Lymph Nodes: the lumps on your child's neck -what are they? -when to worry?(this blog contains affiliate links. Links are at no cost to you) 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐬 𝐨𝐧...
How to properly stop a bleeding wound
How to properly control a bleeding wound. 3 things you need to change. (this post contains affiliates: I get commissions at no extra cost to you). (watch description video at the end.) 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 "𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠?"...
How to care for the uncircumcised Penis in babies
Caring for the uncircumcised penis in Kids -how to clean? -what not to do? -when to retract foreskin?(this blog contains affiliate links. Links are at no cost to you) As a parent, the...
March IMG Q&A 2022
IMG Q&A Series March 2022IMG Q&A Happy March month and congratulations on those who Matched into residency. For aspiring IMGs, your time will come soon Questions i answer in the part are: How is it being an IMG mom? How long did it take me to study for the...
Poison Prevention Week
Poison Prevention week: Cleaning & laundry packet safety. (in partnership with American Cleaning Institute (ACI)(Remember to watch video at the end) It’s not uncommon for me to come in for my usual 8-hour Emergency Room shift and one of my patients is a child who...
Gas Drops versus Gripe water
Gas Drops (Simethicone) vs Gripe Water -what do they do? - which do you choose? (This blog contains affiliate links. Links are at no cost to you) When your little one is crying, it can get...
Fever Meds for kids: Acetaminophen versus Ibuprofen
Fever/ Pain Meds for Kids: Tylenol versus Ibuprofen -which should i give? -when should give?' -what dose should i give?(This blog contains affiliate links. Links are at no cost to you) These are 2 of the most commonly used medications for kids. Our kids always spike...