Parenting Tips and Advice from Pediatricians

It is an allergic response to the oils of a certain family of plants that includes Poison Ivy/Poison Oak/Poison Sumac leaves
It appears as 3 leaves on a stem (known as “leaves of 3”)
An allergic response to these oils creates redness, swelling, itchiness, and sometimes blisters

Red, rough, dry, itchy, and sometimes flaky skin. It is also called atopic dermatitis
Eczema will often appear in infancy & early childhood followed by allergies and/or asthma later in life
Oftentimes, it will not persist into teenage years or adulthood

Symptoms of sore throat, cough, runny nose, & fever come with many illnesses. Read how to tell these illnesses apart.

Hives in children are worrisome for parents as they may cause kids to be itchy, uncomfortable, and fussy. In addition, it’s often hard to figure out why your child has hives. Learn about them, where they may come from, what you can do about them, and when you should worry.

An earache is pain inside or around the outside of the ear. Earaches result from problems in different parts of the ear, sometimes caused by an ear infection.

Once your kids are outdoors, they’re sure to come into contact with insects. What you see may differ based on what insect has bitten your child.

Birthmarks in babies are often present in newborns and may be visible right at birth or appear in the first few months. Some birthmark types occur because of an abnormal collection of blood vessels, while others develop because of the maldistribution of pigment cells.