Pediatrics: Lillian Beard, M.D.
How long does a baby experience teething pain before a tooth comes in? What can I do to comfort my infant?
My 5-month-old has her first cold. She's so stuffed up it's hard for to eat, and she wakes up a few times a night because she's so uncomfortable. What can I do to alleviate her symptoms?
The only way my 6-month-old will go to sleep each night is if I rock her in my arms. How can I get her to fall asleep on her own in her crib?
What temperature is considered a fever in a baby under six months? How should I treat it and when do I call the doctor?
My 7-month-old has two bottom teeth, and it looks like the top two should be in soon (he's drooling, biting on toys, etc.). Is he old enough for biter cookies? I'm thinking they may help soothe some of the discomfort he's feeling from teething.
Can using a pacifier ruin my baby's future teeth?
Can you offer some tips on how to keep my baby dressed comfortably during the summer months?
Should I be concerned about the potential side effects of vaccines?
Is acetaminophen better than ibuprofen for infants?
I love to get my exercise with regular walks every day. Is it unsafe to take my infant out when the temperature is at or below 32 degrees?
When do babies typically get their first ear infection? What are the signs?
My six-week-old wakes up to eat every two to three hours during the night, but sleeps four to five hours during the day. What can I do to help him sleep for longer periods at night?
When is it safe to let my baby sleep on her stomach at night? She sleeps better on her stomach.
My son had RSV this past winter. What are the odds of him having lasting effects from the virus, like being prone to more colds and coughs and developing asthma?
What's the best way to clean baby bottles?
My 3-month-old has a reddish, scaly rash over her eyelids, cheeks and forehead that comes and goes. Are these symptoms of eczema?
My one-year-old son has had three ear infections within a short time span and his pediatrician says we may need to consider ear tubes at some point in the near future. Is this his only option? Is the surgery risky? How long will he have to wear them?
Is it safe for my infant to take swimming lessons?
The hospital I am delivering at does not have vitamin K oral drops. How can I get some so the hospital can give them to my child?
When should I have my infant fitted for walking shoes? Is it important to spend on a quality shoe?
My baby sneezes a few times throughout the day and his eyes sometimes look glassy and red. Could he have allergies? What can I do to relieve the symptoms?
A neighbor's infant daughter just came down with the Coxsackie virus. It sounds scary. Is it highly contagious?
My 2-month-old has a bad case of baby acne. What causes this and can I do anything to help clear it up?
Do I need to take steps to protect my infant from sun damage year-round?
Our 9-month-old daughter won't go to bed without a bottle. Can she get cavities this young?
My 11-month-old baby has been crawling for about four months now and seems to prefer crawling to standing. Should I be worried that this will slow the development of her coordination and balance and prolong the time it takes to learn to walk?
My doctor diagnosed my infant as pre-asthmatic. How serious is
Can a newborn see his parents' faces clearly? And does a baby respond to black-and-white more than color?
I'm expecting my second child during the winter months. What's the best way to protect my newborn from catching everything his 2-year-old brother comes down with?
Is it important for my newborn to be swaddled?
Can a 6-week-old baby be spoiled? My baby cries when she is laid down and stops when picked up.
My baby has a flat head on one side. Is it from sleeping on his side? What should I do?
Our 1-week-old has the hiccups at least three times a day. Is this normal?
I know that I'm not supposed to put a Q-tip in a baby's ear, but how should I clean my baby's ears. And at what age should I start. My mother used a suction bulb on me. Is that acceptable?
At what month is it safe to travel with an infant on domestic flights?
Our 12 week-old son cries for approximately 90% of the time that he is awake. He only calms down if he is held upright on a shoulder or given a massage. Do you have any suggestions to soothe him?
My baby is 8 weeks old and is breast fed. He has a tendency to spit up quite frequently. What causes this, and what can I do to remedy it?
My baby is three weeks old, and he has little red pimples on his face. It looks like a heat rash, and it seems to be getting worse. Is there anything that I can put on his face to help it go away?
I have an 8-week-old kitten and an 8-month-old daughter. I have been told that the kitten is not good for my baby's chest and can cause hay fever and sinus problems. Should I keep a kitten at this stage in my baby's life?
Bowel Movement Questions - My 5 month-old moves her bowels approximately every three days, is this normal?
- Is it normal for my 3 month-old to have bowel movements after every feeding?
- My 3 month-old baby has had severe constipation for 2 days. She is in absolute agony when she tries to have a bowel movement. What can I give her to make things come back to normal?
Our 6-week-old baby suffers from chest congestion mainly at night. With him unable to spit or blow his nose, how do we clear his phlegm?
My 10-month-old son has started waking up a once or twice a night. What could be causing this?
My 3-month-old is going to start day care this month, and I'm worried about exposing him to the runny noses of other children. Is there anything I can do to help make him more resistant?
I've heard that you're better off allowing your child to get the chicken pox, rather than administering the vaccine, since the actual disease offers better immunity. Is this true?
We have a 5 month-old healthy, happy baby boy who sleeps in our bed with us and loves it there. The only problem is that he wakes up at least six times a night with a short cry. Could he be having bad dreams?
I have a one-month-old baby boy and I am concerned about the acne-like rash on his little face. His cheeks and his chin seem to be most affected. It seems to be getting worse. What can I do to help clear it up?
My daughter is 6 months old. When should she get the new vaccine that helps to ward off ear infections?
How early does a child show signs of asthma? How do they treat the condition in babies?
My 4-month-old woke up with his first cold--runny nose, cough, watery eyes. What's the best way to treat a cold?
My 3-month-old has flaky skin on her scalp. How should I treat it?
Can you offer any advice on which kind of sunscreen product I should use on my baby?
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