A coordinated effort between the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association has produced new CPR and airway obstruction guidelines which went into effect towards the end of 2025. This is an important update and one all families should be aware of. CHANGES FOR INFANT CPR The use of two or three fingers […]
There’s a lot to think about when you’re having a baby, so many needs to consider – cribs, strollers, clothing, diapers, baby bottles, bassinets, and more. Needless to say, choosing the best and safest products for your infant, toddler, or young child can be a dizzying process, especially when you’re bombarded with so many product […]
These days, a growing number of people worldwide are consulting AI Chatbots for medical advice. The question is, can we rely on them to give us accurate advice? A recent study conducted at Oxford University set out to establish whether or not AI systems are effective with regards to diagnosis and appropriate course of action. […]
Becoming a parent is one of life’s most profound transitions. During pregnancy, many people, imagine what life with their baby will be like—wondering who their child will resemble, what their personality might be, and how family life will unfold. Yet once the baby arrives, the reality of caring for a newborn often brings unexpected emotions, […]
We often assume that food is the #1 choking threat when it comes to infants and yet the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention reveals that object-related choking deaths significantly outnumber food-related deaths during the first year of life. The study reviewed mortality data from 2018-2023, comparing food and object-related death […]
In case you haven’t noticed there have been some rather ambiguous statements made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently regarding previously accepted standards for certain vaccines for infants. The most recent of these statements and recommendations come from the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Specifically, they are referring to the hepatitis […]
At a recent meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics there was a wide-ranging discussion of popular myths about pediatric allergies. Discussions included topics such as First vs Second Generation Antihistamines, Local Organic Honey for Treatment of Allergies, How to Diagnose Cow’s Milk Allergies, Penicillin Allergies and Treatment of Hives. Another issue, very relevant to […]
It has been a quarter century since measles was officially eliminated in the U.S. Yet here we are in 2025 seeing a resurgence. Numerous cases have been reported in different states which are giving health experts great cause for concern. As of mid-May 2025, there were more than 1,000 new cases of measles and three […]
Several years ago, I had an experience with my pug after giving her one of those hard, dehydrated, chicken strips for a snack. Almost immediately, she stopped breathing. I could see that she was fully obstructed, so I stood her up on her hind legs and attempted to perform the Heimlich maneuver. The first upward […]
When to initiate semi-solid and then solid food for your baby is one of the most commonly asked questions during our Pediatric CPR & Family Safety classes. These concerns are clearly associated with the risk of choking. We fully understand these anxieties and do our best to help families be prepared to deal with them. […]