• posted: Sep. 13, 2017
• Concussions

A hit to the head during a soccer game or a hard fall from skateboarding may result in a serious head injury and even a concussion. The American Academy of Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2017
• Baby Care,  Infants,  Rashes,  Skin Care

As a new parent, discovering a rash on your baby's skin can be quite frightening. After all, most new parents simply aren't familiar with the different types of rashes that Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2017
• Allergies

Millions of American children have allergies, which may be caused by any number of plants, animals, foods and other environmental factors. Signs of an allergic reaction vary widely, as well, Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2017
• Infections,  Pets

Find out the best ways for your children and pets to cohabit without risking illness. No matter whether you had pets before your children came along or your kids begged you Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2017
• Baby Care,  Infants,  Diapers,  Infant Care

One very common question nearly all new moms ask is: "What type of diaper brand is best?" Unfortunately, there is no one good answer to this question. All babies are Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2017
• Antibiotics

Find out when it’s appropriate for your child to take antibiotics and when you should just let nature take its course. It seems that wherever we turn we are hearing more Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2017
• Nutrition,  Exercise,  Obesity

It's no secret that childhood obesity is on the rise. While not every child is affected, too many of them are and it's causing families plenty of heartache, discouragement, missed Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2017
• Nutrition,  Healthy Diet

Chances are you've heard of the gluten-­free diet, seen products at the grocery store with "gluten free" labels or gone to a restaurant where some dishes have a little "GF" Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2017
• pediatric care,  children's health,  child doctor

3 Things You Need to Know About Food Allergies and Your Child There are over 3 million children with food allergies in the United States. Allergic reactions don’t take very much, Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Sore Throats

In infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, the most frequent cause of sore throats is a viral infection.  No specific medicine is required when a virus is responsible, and the child should Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Baby Bottle Tooth Decay,  Tooth Decay,  Pediatric Dentistry

You might think that you can’t develop tooth decay when your child’s teeth have not grown in yet, but you can.  Tooth decay in infants and very young children is Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Infant Sleeping Safety,  SIDS

Your child’s safety is your responsibility, even when your baby is sleeping.  Nimisha Shukla, MD, your pediatrician in Edison, is available to provide you with helpful tips to keep your Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Bottle,  Sippy Cup,  Weaning

Making the Switch from the Bottle to the Cup Making the switch from bottle to sippy cup may seem like a lost cause, but with tips from your pediatrician in Edison, Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Kids and Pets

Raising your children with pets provides a great opportunity for learning, nurturing, and building healthy relationship skills that will benefit your children for the rest of their lives. With help Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Hearing Loss

It may seem like your teenager is ignoring you, but in reality, they may be having trouble hearing you.  More and more we see kids listening to their MP3 players Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• eating habits

Sometimes a sit-down meal seems impossible at times for busy families.  Making sure that a meal is healthy feels like an even bigger challenge.  With a little organization, you can Read More