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.
The Latest From The Blog
Jaundice In Babies – Causes & Treatment
Jaundice In Babies - Why Is My Baby Yellow? Jaundice is a yellow pigment of the skin and the whites of the eyes. It is caused by excessive bilirubin, a product of the breakdown of red blood cells. Bilirubin is usually processed through the liver and peed or pooped out...
Picking The Best Breast Pump For You
Breast Pump 101 - What's The Best For You Picking the best breast pump isn't a one-pump-suits-all. I won’t lie – I hate pumping more than just about anything. It is one of the most annoying things I’ve ever done. But, I went back to work when my older son was 6 months...
How Much Sleep Do Babies Need?
How Much Sleep Do Babies Need? From Newborn to Toddler Explained This is a very common question that I field. Most often, it is asked by the sleep-deprived parents of even more sleep-deprived children. Of course every child is different, but there are some simple...
Lactose Intolerance In Children?
Lactose Intolerance In Children - Gassiness and Belly Pain? Parents tell me all the time that their children are lactose intolerant, just like they are. Their children exhibit milk intolerance symptoms that include: fussiness, bloating, irritability, gassiness and...
8 Simple Swimming Safety Tips
8 Tips for Swimming Safety Swiming safety for kids is imperative for any time of year. Here are some simple and important swimming safety tips to ensure your kids stay safe this summer in the water. Swimming Safety - Top 10 1. Never let your child swim alone! 2....
Cat And Dog Bites – Uh Oh – What To Do Now?
Dog Bites? Cat Bites? Here's what to do .. We have two dogs at home and spent a great deal of time training them to never, ever bite. We spend time every week poking their noses, pulling their tails and sneaking up on them to rid them of their natural ‘dog instincts’....
Homemade Baby First Food Recipe
Baby First Food - A Homemade Recipe Baby first food - what to feed our babies first isn't always so obvious. When I had my first son, I purchased store-bought cereals. I assumed this was the best first food for baby. But my son did not like them, so I tried a sample....
Playground Safety & Keeping Kids Safe
Playground Safety – How To Keep Your Kids Safe At The Playground Playground Safety is easy and requires just a little effort from Mom and Dad. This weekend my kids and I were at the playground four times – Four! We couldn’t get enough of the nice weather, and my...
Lovey Love – Encouraging a Healthy Sleep Transition Object
Lovey Love – Encouraging a Healthy Sleep Transition Object A lovey, or a transitional object, is a blankie, doll or stuffed toy that a child attaches to for comfort. It becomes their beloved companion, and will be dragged everywhere the child goes. Lovies become an...
How Many Teeth Do Adults Have? And How Will They All Fit In There?
How Many Teeth Do Adults Have? And How Will They All Fit In There? My daughter is soon entering Grade 1, and many friends have asked me about their child’s “shark teeth”. I am often asked how many teeth do adults have? 32! And there are only 20 primary (baby) teeth....
Having Severe Depression Symptoms While Pregnant And After? How To Get Help
Having Severe Depression Symptoms While Pregnant And After? How To Get Help Both men and women can have difficulties adapting to the idea or presence of a baby in the family. Typically the biggest adjustment is to having a first child but depression and anxiety can...
Read This To Learn About Symptoms Of An Ear Infection
Read This To Learn About Symptoms Of An Ear Infection Ear infections are one of the most common things that my friends with kids ask me about. For those without an autoscope, (the light we docs use to look in your little one’s ears) it can be one of the hardest things...
