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When Should my Child Take Swimming Lessons?

It is vitally important that your child learns to swim at an early age to prevent the unthinkable from happening. The...

  • Kristie Rivers, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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When can I get my Daughter’s Ears Pierced?

First, any time a needle pierces skin, there is a risk of introducing infection into the area. Second, small earrings...

  • Kristie Rivers, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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How do I Care for my Child’s Pierced Ears?

Make sure that you clean the area well at least twice a day with rubbing alcohol. At the first sign of redness,...

  • Kristie Rivers, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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Q&a With Dr. Kristie Rivers: Throwing a Safe Party for Your 1-year-old

1. Bundoo: Birthday parties are known for cake and candles — how many pictures have you seen of a 1-year-old in a...

  • Bundoo®
  • January 3, 2019 . 0 min read
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H. Pylori Infection in Children

Helicobacter pylori is a common bacteria found in the stomachs of many children. In fact, some studies suggest that up...

  • Kristie Rivers, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 3 min read
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Childhood ear Infections

The human ear is composed of three parts: the outer ear (the fleshy part that sticks out from your head, as well as the...

  • Bundoo®
  • January 3, 2019 . 3 min read
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When to use an Acetaminophen Suppository for Your Baby

Sooner or later, you’ll encounter this situation: no matter how hard you try, your fussy or feverish baby or toddler...

  • Sara Connolly, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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When Should my Child be Tested for Lead Poisoning?

Lead poisoning is one of the most common preventable diseases of childhood. The Centers for Disease Control and...

  • Sara Connolly, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 2 min read
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How to Reduce Your Family’s Lead Exposure

Lead exposure is a major public health concern. There is no safe blood lead level in children, and the lifetime effects...

  • Sara Connolly, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 2 min read
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Abdominal Pain: When to Worry

“My tummy hurts.” What parent hasn’t heard this complaint from their child from time to time? It can be...

  • Kristie Rivers, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 2 min read
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Does Your Child Have Scoliosis? Recognize the Signs

A straight, aligned spine means a child can breathe better and experiences less back pain and discomfort. However, some...

  • Bundoo®
  • January 3, 2019 . 2 min read
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How to Take Your Baby’s Temperature (Newborn to Age 2)

Your baby has a fever when their body temperature reaches 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Fevers usually signal an...

  • Sara Connolly, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 2 min read
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