• posted: Sep. 12, 2017

 After a long and difficult winter for many Americans, the spring season couldn't get here fast enough! Unfortunately, with the warming air and beautiful green comes an increase in seasonal Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Common Cold,  Sick Children

Does My Child Have a Cold? Colds may be common, but that does not mean caring for your child’s cold is easy.  To help your little one feel better, Nimisha Shukla, Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Sick child,  Meningitis

It isn’t easy to spot the symptoms of meningitis, as many people confuse the early signs and symptoms with the flu.  Meningitis signs and symptoms may develop over several hours Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Germs,  Prevention

Kids pick up germs all day, every day.  Whether they are sharing toys, playing at day care or sitting in the classroom, whenever children are together, they are at risk Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017

As children grow into adolescents, their bodies require more nutrients to grow healthy and strong.  But as many parents know, for those teens with busy school schedules, sports practices and Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Sun Safety

Too many parents wrongly assume that the sun is only dangerous when it’s shining brightly. The fact is, the sun’s rays are dangerous no matter what time of the year, Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Diaper Rash

A baby’s soft, smooth skin is delicate, making it susceptible to diaper rash, a common and mild irritation of the skin that causes redness in the area where the diaper Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Nose bleeds

While nosebleeds can be scary for a child, they are rarely a cause for alarm.  Nosebleeds are typically common in children ages 3 to 10 years, and will often stop Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017

Dr. Nimisha Shukla provides pediatric care for the Woodbridge and Edison NJ Areas As a top pediatrician in Edison, Dr. Nimisha Shukla also is proud to serve the community of Woodbridge. 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

• 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
• Common Cold,  Sinusitis

Put on your detective hat—are you suffering from the common cold or sinusitis?  Many people mistake a common cold for sinusitis, and vice versa.  The symptoms of a cold and Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Potty Training

Saying goodbye to diapers is one of the milestones that parents look forward to the most.  Kids are also generally excited about wearing “big kid underwear,” as well.  Typically, most 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
• 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. 06, 2017
• Baby Care,  Newborn Baby,  Car Seat,  Infants

Preparing yourself for childbirth is important, but what about when you first leave the hospital with your newborn? With pregnancy taking a full nine months, expectant parents need all the Read More