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Baby and Children’s Tylenol and Motrin Shortage: What You Need To Know
With supply chain issues combining with the RSV/COVID/Flu trifecta sweeping the country, children’s medications like Tylenol & Motrin are in short supply. If you can’t find meds and your child is sick, this can be extremely stressful. Below, we ask Dr. Jen Trachtenberg, M.D., Assistant Clinical Professor Pediatrics at Mount Sinai and owner, Carnegie Hill Pediatrics in New York City, to answers our questions about this situation. Remember, always ask your pediatrician for guidance, particularly when it comes to medication.
Using an "OK to Wake" Clock with a Toddler
Anyone who has ever attempted to re-settle a very alert (read: noisy) toddler at 5 a.m. will know that it is never as simple as ushering them back to bed. Pleading "shhhh, it’s the middle of the night" rarely works, but an "OK to Wake" clock could be the key to reclaiming your early mornings.
Experts Reveal Whether Kids Really Need To Use Special Skin Care Products
Babies' and kids' skin care products are big business. But what makes them different, and do we all need to be using products designed for our age group?
When Is It Really Necessary To Give Your Child Antibiotics?
Don't feel shy about asking your child's pediatrician why they are prescribing an antibiotic. With Dr. Jen Trachtenberg.
Should You Freeze-Dry Your Breast Milk?
Companies say their freezing process preserves nutrients and allows milk to last longer. Here’s what we know about it. With Dr. Jen Trachtenberg.
Taking the kids: When they are babies and toddlers
Having realistic expectations is key when traveling with young children, said Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg, a pediatrician and spokesman for the American Academy of Pediatrics, and assistant professor of pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in NYC. “Let go of expectations of what a family vacation should look like,” she said, building in a lot of extra time for everything.
Everything Parents Need to Know About Monkeypox
How it spreads, how to treat it, and when to call your doctor. With Dr. Jen Trachtenberg.
How to Help a Gassy Baby
7 tummy-comforting tips from experts and parents to cut down on squirming and crying.
How to Start Potty Training a Boy
Parechovirus: What Parents Need To Know
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory about parechovirus last week, stating that it had received multiple reports of infections since May. The CDC recommended doctors consider the virus as a possible diagnosis when caring for infants presenting with fever, sepsis or seizures and other more common symptoms like rash and lethargy.
Here’s what parents need to know now.
Can Kids Get Monkeypox? What Parents Should Know About The Viral Disease
Before you revive your sourdough starter, yank your kid from school, and brace for lockdown, take a look at our heartening Q&A with Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg, a pediatrician and parenting expert in New York City. The upshot? There's no need to freak out just yet, but it's always a good idea to keep an eye on the situation.
When Should Kids Under 5 Get The Vaccine If They Recently Had COVID?
Pediatricians explain how to time the shots if your child tested positive in the last few months. Dr. Jen Trachtenberg.
New SIDS research may shed light on why some babies are affected, but there’s more work to do
Despite being studied and researched for decades, about 3,400 babies die in the United States each year from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), according to the Centers for Disease Control. So, any progress is good news, and on May 6, Australian scientists published a paper noting potential advances in understanding SIDS. Here’s what they found and what experts are saying.
How to Safely Switch Baby Formulas
SheKnows spoke to Dr. Jen Trachtenberg, board certified pediatrician and parenting expert at Carnegie Hill Pediatrics, about what parents need to know before making that switch — and the biggest don’ts when it comes to baby formula.
Can't Find Baby Formula During The Shortage? Here's What To Do (And Not Do).
Consider store-brand formulas like Target’s Up & Up, Walmart’s Parent’s Choice and online brands like Amazon’s Mama Bear, which may be easier to find, said Dr. Jen Trachtenberg, a pediatrician at Carnegie Hill Pediatrics and assistant clinical professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Why Does My Baby Whine? Experts Explain The Reasons
When you first become a parent, you expect to deal with things like crying, spit-up, tantrums, and blow-out diapers, but you might think you’d have at least a year before the whining started. At least, that’s what I thought. I quickly realized that I was wrong, and I was constantly wondering, why does my baby whine so much?
Here’s What You Need to Know if (When) Your Baby Starts Eating Sand
Babies Eating Sand Isn’t Worth Panicking About, But It’s Also Not Totally Safe
What Pediatricians Keep On Hand For When Their Own Kids Get A Cold
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Why Self-Harm Is on the Rise in Teens
A new study found that over the pandemic year, self-harm claims rose by 333% and overdoses by 120% among 13-18-year-olds. What red flags should parents look out for? Pediatrician Dr. Jen Trachtenberg shares the many warning signs that include negative self-talk and changes in behaviors. What should parents be doing to check on their child?
7 Questions to Ask a Nanny or Babysitter Before Hiring in the COVID Era
Experts share the key health and safety questions to ask before hiring a babysitter or nanny during this stage of the pandemic.