Summer safety…know about dry drowning!

As D.C. parents try to break the heat with some fun in the pool,it is important to review some safety tips for all caregivers. I recently learned more from my pediatrician, Dr. Nadine Idriss, about drowning that can occur after you leave the pool. This is also called...
So many diapers!

So many diapers!

So many diapers! The diapers are never ending in my house these days, with both a newborn and an almost 2 year old wearing them (thankfully my 3.5 year old is not!). My newborn goes through 6-10 diapers a day and my almost 2 year old goes through 4-6 per day –...
The good, the bad, the gas. Do I need probiotics?

The good, the bad, the gas. Do I need probiotics?

Everyone is taking about yogurt, kefir, kimchi and what do those all have in common? Probiotics. I talk to my patients daily about probiotics and what they can be used for medically. I have used them myself, put them in my son’s bottle and forced them into my...
Skin Care Precautions for Pregnancy and Newborns

Skin Care Precautions for Pregnancy and Newborns

Many pregnant patients ask about skin care and what is safe to use during their pregnancy. I have women sifting through their purses during exams to find their lotions and vitamins to verify labels and ask me if it safe. The easy answer is not so easy. All medications...