Tag Archives: Toddlers

The Sticky Truth About Ear Wax

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Jacqueline Gerhart, MD

Many of us use cotton swabs (commonly called Q-tips) inside our ears to clean out wax and water. And, well-intended parents may actually use the swabs on their children’s ears as well. The problem is that using the swabs can … Continue reading →

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Keeping Kids Safe from Medication

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Caroline R. Paul, MD

It is 11pm on a wintry February night. A mother gives liquid Tylenol to her sick child. Exhausted, the mother returns to bed and then remembers the Tylenol is still on the bathroom counter. She makes a mental note to … Continue reading →

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Identifying Developmental Delays

Posted on September 24, 2012 by John Kindley Ray, MD

Early identification of children with delays in their development is important because there are programs that can help boost their progress in key areas and make them more successful as they start school. Well-child checks are an important time to … Continue reading →

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Winter Safety Reminder

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Caroline R. Paul, MD

For a pediatrician from California, the 40 degree January weather was almost like being home again. But the cold Wisconsin winter weather we know so well has finally arrived and there are a few important things to keep in mind when enjoying … Continue reading →

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Small Items Can Pose the Most Danger: Preventing Choking in Infants and Toddlers

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Tony Kille, MD

Gus was born in February – he’s our first child. My wife and I truly enjoy being parents. One of the most amazing things has been watching Gus develop. At times it seems he learns to do something entirely new … Continue reading →

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