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Antibiotics for a Sore Throat, Cough, or Runny Nose
As two pediatric nurses, we are huge advocates for seeking medical care and following through with what the doctor recommends. With that...
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Jul 5, 20213 min read
New Federal Standard for Baby Sleep Products
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just voted to make a new federal rule that products for infant sleep will provide a safe...
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Jun 28, 20213 min read
Newborn Medical Series: Croup
Croup is the term doctors use for a group of infections that affect the trachea, the main airway through which we breathe. Croup is...
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Jun 7, 20212 min read
Newborn Medical Series: Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Developmental dysplasia of the hip is a condition that causes hip joint problems, mostly in babies and children. The hip joint is a “ball...
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May 17, 20212 min read
Newborn Medical Series: Otitis Media (Ear Infections)
Otitis Media, or an ear infection, is when fluid and infection can build up in the inner ear causing pain in the ear, fever, and trouble...
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Apr 26, 20212 min read
Newborn Medical Series: Blocked Tear Duct
A blocked tear duct is a condition that causes the eye to tear much more than usual. The eye has a small set of tubes that run underneath...
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Mar 29, 20212 min read
Pacifiers- Good or Bad?
Let me tell you, as pediatric nurses we rely on pacifiers daily! They are wonderful tools for a particularly cranky baby, or a baby in...
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Mar 15, 20212 min read
Baby Skin- What You Need to Know
We have all heard the phrase “soft as a baby’s bottom” - but sometimes a baby's skin can cause their parents to panic! Below we have...
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Mar 1, 20211 min read
Hunger and Full Cues in Babies
How do I know if my baby is hungry or not? Or full? Surprisingly, babies are able to communicate this to us! Continue reading to see how...
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Feb 22, 20212 min read
Baby Poop and Pee! The Fun Stuff!
The amount of questions we get from parents asking about pee and poop makes this blog post very relevant! As pediatric nurses, we want to...
Baby Whisperers
Feb 15, 20212 min read
Toxic Metals in Baby Food
This week we want to keep you all up-to-date on the newest study to come out. Our friends at Skimm gave a wonderful explanation of the...
Baby Whisperers
Feb 8, 20212 min read
Am I Feeding My Baby Enough?
As pediatric nurses, feeding questions are some of the most common questions we get from newborn parents. Although all newborns are on...
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Feb 1, 20212 min read
Newborn Medical Series: GERD
Gastroesophageal Reflux, or GERD, in babies is more common than some may think. According to Medline, GERD occurs in nearly half of...
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Dec 21, 20203 min read
Newborn Reflexes
Have you ever made a loud noise and noticed that your baby throws his hands up? Did you wonder if your baby was scared, or assumed he...
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Dec 7, 20202 min read
Microplastics in Baby Bottles
If you are anything like me, you hadn’t even heard the word “microplastics” until a couple years ago. What is a microplastic? According...
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Nov 16, 20202 min read
Your Baby at 6 Months
How your baby plays, speaks, learns, and acts is important! Paying attention to these things helps us get a better understanding of his...
Baby Whisperers
Nov 9, 20202 min read
Your Baby at 4 Months
How your baby plays, speaks, learns, and acts is important! Paying attention to these things helps us get a better understanding of his...
Baby Whisperers
Nov 2, 20201 min read
Your Baby at 2 Months
How your baby plays, speaks, learns, and acts is important! Paying attention to these things helps us get a better understanding of his...
Baby Whisperers
Oct 26, 20202 min read
Dear NICU Mama
This week we share a very special story from a fellow pediatric nurse friend of ours, Sara Kaczkowski. She found herself on the other...
Baby Whisperers
Oct 19, 20202 min read
Newborns and COVID-19
American Idol star Casey ‘Quigley’ Goode posted on her Instagram that her two-week old son had tested positive for COVID-19. From Casey’s...
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