Todays Most Interesting Question With The Doc Smitty

When should you be worried about your baby’s fussiness? How much fussing is too much? Is it reflux? Milk protein allergy?

What defines constipation? When should you be worried? How can you treat it?

When should you child get a phone? Social media? These questions and more answered.

What causes more fear in parents for something that is meant to be a tool? Here’s some info that should help.

When should teeth erupt? What symptoms should I expect? How can I treat them? When should I be worried if a tooth hasn’t come out yet?

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Is there a cough medicine out there that works?

What if they are born with teeth? What do you do?

When should I start to think about it? When should it be completely gone? How do I do it?

What harm can it do? How late is too late? How should o do it?

Why are we recommending that boys get the HPV vaccine? Is it just for boys or for boys and girls?

How can I tell if my child is having trouble breathing? Is it different for babies?

Is it different for food allergies versus environmental allergies? What can they do that a general pediatrician can’t?

What’s with all the formulas? Do I need the pro or the regular? DHA? Probiotics? Prebiotics? Lactose free? Soy? There are so many varieties of formula out there it can be overwhelming for a parent to choose. But, you don't have to let it be hard.

When do they catch up for growth? Development?

What dietary changes should I make? Does a probiotic help? What about Miralax?

Parents use the term constipation in many different ways but what is constipation? How does what defines constipation change over time?

Should I alternate between Tylenol and Motrin for fever? Why or why not?

What about febrile seizures? Won't one happen if I don't treat my child's fever?

What other factors should you consider when determining if your child needs to be seen for fever?