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Traveling with a new baby is always a tricky proposition. In my perfect world, you would wait until 2 weeks after the “2 month” immunizations before you travel on a plane.

The newborn and five-week pediatrician appointments are filled with information about how to attend to your new baby. Here are five pearls to convince resistant babies that tummy time is not that bad.

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There is still a significant measles outbreak burden in many countries throughout the world.  Therefore, overseas travelers should make sure they are fully vaccinated at least 2 weeks before their trip. The CDC has outlined specific MMR vaccination guidelines  for international travelers. Brooklyn Outbreak Recently, In light of the recent measles outbreak in Brooklyn, many of [...]

7 Must Knows for a New Parent! What is croup? Croup is a general name for inflammation for the upper airways, specifically in the area around the vocal chords. If croup is severe there can be swelling around your trachea (windpipe) as well. Croup is caused by a variety of common viral illnesses. This article [...]

Why is it important for my child to eat foods with iron? Iron deficiency can occur in toddlers who are picky eaters and drink too much milk and don’t eat enough iron rich foods.  Toddlers ages one to three need 7 mg of iron per day. The most easily absorbed iron is called heme iron [...]

What is the “Stomach Bug”? Gastroenteritis is a stomach infection that can cause diarrhea and vomiting. It is usually caused by a virus in the intestinal tract. Viruses get into the intestinal tract by putting dirty hands, toys or other objects near or in the mouth. There is more cause for concern in babies and [...]