Lots of kids continue to wet the bed at night even though they are successfully using the potty during the day. (Even at six years of age, 12% of kids wet the bed.) Most parents use Pull-Ups during this period of nighttime wetness to make the morning routine easier for everyone. However, most kids become dry gradually and many of them will still be in Pull-Ups even though they … [Read more...] about Reuse Pull-Ups and Be Environmentally Conscious
What to Do If Your Child Misses a Birthday Party Because He Is Sick
Inevitably, most children will miss a friend’s birthday party because they got sick or came down with a contagious illness. It can be very difficult to explain to a young child why she can’t go to someone’s party. Instead of worrying about making other kids sick, your child will focus on what she is missing (this self-centered behavior is completely normal in young children). … [Read more...] about What to Do If Your Child Misses a Birthday Party Because He Is Sick
Prescription Creams Have Instructions on the Box, Not the Tube
If you take your child to the doctor because of a rash or skin condition, the doctor will often prescribe a cream or ointment. The instructions will state how often and how long you should apply the medication. Because we are a “throw-away” society, most parents toss the box when they get home and put the tube in a convenient location. If you do this, you will not only be … [Read more...] about Prescription Creams Have Instructions on the Box, Not the Tube
Band-Aids Can Be Choking Hazards
In most pediatric offices, children get blood counts and lead tests at nine months and two years of age. After the finger poke is done, a lab tech puts a bandage on the child’s finger to stop the bleeding. Young children don’t like finger pokes. Consequently, they often try to pull the bandage off shortly after it’s been applied. What’s worse, they typically do this with their … [Read more...] about Band-Aids Can Be Choking Hazards
An Effective Way to Learn About Epi-Pens
The most popular medication used to prevent anaphylaxis in children with food allergies is called the Epi-Pen. Although the company that makes this device also makes an Epi-Pen Trainer, I have found that parents are better able to use an Epi-Pen if they practice with the real device. To accomplish this, I keep a supply of expired Epi-Pens on hand and give them to parents if … [Read more...] about An Effective Way to Learn About Epi-Pens