• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Crib

A new baby needs a lot of things. From bottles and car seats to high chairs and baby monitors, an expectant parent has a lot of decisions and purchases to Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Mono

Understanding Mono: The “Kissing Disease” Often called the kissing disease, mononucleosis (mono) is a caused by a virus that is transmitted through saliva. You can get this infection through kissing, but Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017

A child’s job is to explore every nook and cranny of his or her world, but that can often lead way to injury. From split lips to skinned knees, scrapes Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Baby Proofing,  Baby Proof,  Baby Home

When your little one turns into baby-on-the-go, it's time to start baby proofing your home. While you cannot create an environment that is 100% safe, you can take the best 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
• Bed wetting

Bedwetting is a common childhood problem. Many children who master toilet training during the day, usually between the ages of two and four, continue to experience episodes of bedwetting through 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
• Children,  Poisons

Young children explore the world by putting things in their mouth.  For this reason, more than one million children under the age of six are victims of accidental poisoning each Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Childhood Asthma

A common condition seen in kids and teens, asthma is a lung condition that causes trouble breathing and shortness of breath.  During an attack, the bronchial airways become inflamed and Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Infant Jaundice

Jaundice is a common condition in newborns, caused by excess yellow pigment in the blood called bilirubin, which is produced by the normal breakdown of red blood cells. When bilirubin Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Colic

All babies cry.  When a baby cries, it is their way of telling you that they’re hungry, wet, or tired.  However, if your baby has colic, they may cry all Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Tonsillitis

The tonsils are oval-shaped, pink masses of tissue on both sides of the throat. They are part of the body's immune system, designed to fight off bacteria and viruses that Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Baby Nail Care

When it comes to caring for your baby, nail care is often overlooked.  In the first few months of life, you may not be too worried about caring for your Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Child Safety,  Playpen Safety,  Playpen,  Kid Safety

When you are not able to watch your child closely, many moms or dads will place their child in a playpen.  While you might think this is a safe place Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Thumb Sucking,  Pacifier

Most young children use a pacifier or suck on their thumb or fingers.  Sucking is a natural instinct for an infant and often sticks around as a comforting habit into Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Eczema

It’s normal for a child to get a rash at one time or another. But one common type of rash known as eczema can be especially troubling.  Eczema refers to Read More