0-1 year Archives

Breastfeeding advice for today’s moms

February 1, 2018/1 Comment/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, Breastfeeding, Development, Eating and Nutrition, Family Life, Healthy Eating, Infant, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

Dr. Sahira Long gives tips on how to get ready to breastfeed your new baby.

Q&A: What are the new recommendations for children with a lead level over 5 µg/dL?

January 29, 2018/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Household Risks, Q&A Forum, Right Feature, Safety/by Rise and Shine

Dr. Olanrewaju Falusi answers a reader’s question about her child’s blood lead levels.

Hidden health hazards: Asbestos in kids’ products

January 26, 2018/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Cancer, Diseases and Conditions, Household Risks, Respiratory, Right Feature, Safety/by Rise and Shine

Asbestos has also made its way into children’s products such as crayons, makeup and molding clay. Be aware of what’s in the toys and products you buy.

Concerned mother checks her daughter's temperature

Q&A: How can I protect my family from the flu?

January 24, 2018/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Symptoms, Common Viruses, Doctor’s Visits, Emergency Department, Infections and Illness, Injury and First Aid, Q&A Forum, Right Feature, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

It’s been a difficult flu season and many children are falling severely ill – even though they’ve gotten the flu shot.

Spotting the difference between a common cold and RSV

January 22, 2018/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Symptoms, Common Viruses, ENT, Infections and Illness, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

Even if it seems like a common cold it could actually be RSV bronchiolitis. Look out for these symptoms.