Treating that Playground Scrape
- posted: Sep. 13, 2017
Whether you have boys or girls, the occasional playground scrape is pretty much unavoidable. Kids who run and play are bound to fall and get hurt on occasion. In light Read More
Use Your Head: How to Keep Your Kids Safe from Concussions
- posted: Sep. 13, 2017
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
What to Do When Your Child Has an Allergic Reaction
- posted: Sep. 13, 2017
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
When is the Right Time for Antibiotics?
- posted: Sep. 13, 2017
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
Parents: Protect Your Children from Burns
- posted: Sep. 12, 2017
From washing up under too hot of water to an accidental tipping of a coffee cup, burns are a potential hazard in every home. In fact, burns are some of Read More
New Parents: How to Select the Right Crib for Your Baby
- posted: Sep. 12, 2017
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
Mono: Symptoms and Prevention
- posted: Sep. 12, 2017
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
Transitioning From a Bottle to a Cup
- posted: Sep. 12, 2017
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
Minimize Tears by Understanding How to Treat Your Child's Cut
- 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
Kids and Pets
- posted: Sep. 12, 2017
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
Kids and Bedwetting: When Should I Be Concerned?
- posted: Sep. 12, 2017
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
Keeping your Sleeping Baby Safe
- posted: Sep. 12, 2017
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
Baby Nail Care
- posted: Sep. 12, 2017
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
Keeping Your Home Safe from Poisons
- posted: Sep. 12, 2017
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
Keep Your Playpen Safe
- posted: Sep. 12, 2017
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
