Kids Health Blog
with Dr. Dina Kulik
Mom, Pediatrician,
Emergency Medicine Doctor,
Entrepreneur
Dr. Dina and her team of child health and parenting experts share their knowledge, tips, and tricks.
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[Dr. Dina News] Ontario Accelerates COVID-19 Second Doses
Well, hello friends! I hope you and your family had a fabulous weekend! The sun and warm weather certainly do a fabulous job of lifting our moods!The positive turn in COVID cases and hospitalizations in Canada certainly helps too! As we do each week, let's review the...
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[Dr. Dina News] Can we mix & match vaccines?
More of your questions answered on COVID-19 vaccines! Well, hello, friends! I hope you had a healthy and safe weekend in the heat and sun. Welcome to our 32nd COVID-19 update. As we do each week, we will review the bad news, followed by the good news, some...
Bumkins Waterproof Baby Bib
I am a big fan of Bumkin bibs for younger babies and older kids. They are machine washable and hang dry very quickly. They wipe clean with ease and are stain and odor-resistant. They are waterproof to keep clothes dry. There is an awesome pocket in front to...
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[Dr. Dina News] Canada surpasses the U.S. for vaccines!
Canada reports steady declines in COVID-19! Hello friends! I hope you had a lovely weekend! I appreciate your kind comments each week and am thankful when you forward these newsletters to friends and family. I do not make a penny off these but hope to educate...
Teething Baby Remedies – Itzy Ritzy Silicone Teething Mitt
My kids loved these Silicone Teething Mitts My sons teethed hard! They were all miserable with each tooth, and we searched high and low to find teethers that provided some relief to their poor teething gums. I was so excited when I found these silicone teething mitts...
How Music to Sleep and Sleeping with White Noise Can Foster Sound Sleep
Why use white noise or music to sleep? In utero, a baby can hear mom's pulse as the blood rushes around the body. Depending on where babies are situated, they may hear other sounds like mom's stomach or gas. As baby's hearing develops, they also begin hearing the...
How to prevent nipple soreness and cracked nipples when breastfeeding
How To Prevent Nipple Soreness Maybe people who breast or chest feed experience sore nipples, pain, or cracked nipples. This is very common. During pregnancy, the breasts tend to be extra tender and sensitive even after giving birth. When breastfeeding, the continuous...
How to get your child back on track and be healthy this summer!
Let's talk about getting kids back on track! When spring has sprung, it's time to break out of those bad habits we picked up during winter. I'm talking about the comfort foods we overindulged in, the times we avoided exercising, and not spending enough time outside....
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[Dr. Dina News] The hotspot strategy is working!
The hotspot strategy is working! Hello friends! I hope you had a lovely Victoria Day weekend! I am so excited to share this week's COVID update! Last week I shared a lot of positive news, and this week is even better. After a year of bad news, this is a welcome...
What Do I Do to Help Siblings When a New Baby Arrives?
When a new baby arrives with a sibling As my partner and I already had two children when she got pregnant with our third, we did worry about how the older siblings would react to a new child in the home. We didn’t know where there would be jealousy or feelings of...
What is Attention Deficit Disorder?
Let's talk about Attention Deficit Disorder? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that is usually diagnosed in childhood but may extend into adulthood. You might think to yourself, ‘do I have ADHD?’. Someone with ADHD is generally restless,...
What Do We Know About the Kid Vaccine for COVID-19?
Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines - here's what we know. The information provided is what we know as of May 14, 2021. Which COVID-19 vaccines are approved for children in Canada? Currently, only the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is approved by Health Canada for children 12 years...
