Everyone knows that breastfeeding is best but everyone should also know that it is a commitment and not for everyone. For those moms who are able to and choose to breastfeed, we applaud you. From the AAP: “Newly Revised” Breastfeeding Policy Statement The AAP released their revised breastfeeding policy statement in February 2012. This policy…
Category: Good Habits
Stop Smoking and Vaping
Let’s be honest-smoking isn’t good for you and it certainly isn’t good for your newborn or infant baby. Less well known, vaping can also be harmful to your health. Though it was originally marketed as a tool to help smokers quit, electronic cigarettes have taken on a market of their own. In the U.S., 27.5%…
Prenatal Visits
Perhaps you are here on our website today and haven’t yet had your baby (you are already one step ahead of many). It is a good idea, especially for first-time parents, to schedule a prenatal visit with the pediatrician(s) you are thinking about using. While picking a pediatrician may sound like a daunting task, it…
Tooth Care
Fight Cavities! Parents know that children should always brush teeth before bed, but did you know that this should be after any juice or cough syrup, to prevent cavities? Children must always brush their teeth after medication doses, like cough syrup, as well as after any juice or milk before bed at night. Because there…
Probiotics & Your Child’s Health
The more you experience the overall focus of care at Bulloch Pediatrics, you no doubt have noticed we advocate a more natural approach to the care of your child. We try to educate at every visit to empower you, the caretaker, to understand the most healthy, least “band-aid-like” approach to a specific problem. One area…