The Doc Smitty Podcast: Recent Episodes
Today’s Most Interesting Quest
The Doc Smitty Podcast-A deep look at common pediatric and parenting problems and what you can do about them.
When should you be worried about your baby’s fussiness? How much fussing is too much? Is it reflux? Milk protein allergy?
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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When should I start to think about it? When should it be completely gone? How do I do it?
Why are we recommending that boys get the HPV vaccine? Is it just for boys or for boys and girls?
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.
Parents use the term constipation in many different ways but what is constipation? How does what defines constipation change over time?
What other factors should you consider when determining if your child needs to be seen for fever?
Is my child developing normally? This episodes looks at speech development milestones from birth to 4 years
Is my child developing normally? This episode looks at motor milestones from birth to about 2 years of age.
What information will allergy testing give you? Is there a way to treat specific allergies?
Should you be worried if your child’s growth is only at the 10th percentile? What numbers make your too child small or too big?
Does you child seem to be sick all the time? When should you be worried about their immune system? What are the first steps to figuring it all out?
When it's time to start antibiotics for your child's ear infection, which is the best one?
Do all children with ear infections need antibiotics? Not necessarily. Here's who can be watched and who needs to be treated.
Does your child really need antibiotics if the ears are just a "little bit red?" Here's some questions you can ask to make sure.
Do you need to worry about water in their ear? Wind? Do ear infections run in families? These and other questions answered.
It can be really hard to know when you should get your child's ears checked for infection...here are 5 tips.
I heard a report that flu might be around until May. How do you keep your child from getting it?
What are the factors you should consider? How can you help them practice before the big day? This and other pill swallowing questions answered.
I'm pretty flexible about how your treat your baby's fever...but there's one decision I think is pretty easy...
In the previous episode, I discussed some of the factors that suggest your child's chest pain could be coming from their heart. But if it's not coming from the heart, here are 5 other possible causes.
Chest pain in kids is often caused by other problems than your child's heart. But it can be difficult to tell and very concerning when your child complains of pain. Today's episode will describe some of the common symptoms that might suggest your child's chest pain is coming from their heart.
What type of thermometer should we have at the house? Digital? Pacifier? Strip? Connected bluetooth? For more information: https://www.checkupnewsroom.com/7-types-of-thermometers-and-to-what-degree-you-should-trust-them/
Should I use teething gels for my baby? What problems can arise by using them? What should I do for my baby when they are teething?
How do you know if your child is at risk? What are the things that you need to think about? How dangerous is it? For more information read: https://www.checkupnewsroom.com/is-my-unvaccinated-family-putting-my-child-at-risk/
What cues can I use to tell if my baby is hungry? Is it too late when the baby is crying?
Have you heard that it has anti-freeze in it? Does it cause harm? Are there other options?
What temperature should the house be when you bring your baby home from the hospital? How should I dress them? What about blankets?
Are probiotics effective? Safe? What conditions do they help for? Should my child take one every day?
When should my child be seen for a nosebleed? How do I get it to stop? How many is too many?
Is it important for their growth? Brain development? Is it recommended?
More information here: https://www.checkupnewsroom.com/3-reasons-why-this-pediatrician-doesnt-recommend-toddler-formula/
Many doctors will recommend Tylenol and Motrin alternating for children with fever but I don't routinely, here's why: https://www.checkupnewsroom.com/4-reasons-why-this-pediatrician-doesnt-alternate-tylenol-and-motrin-for-his-kids/
Do they work? Are they a choking hazard? Are they a strangulation hazard? More information here: https://www.checkupnewsroom.com/do-amber-necklaces-work/
What are the dark spots behind my child's neck? What do they mean? Are they something I should be worried about? What can I do for them?
Do babies need extra water when it starts to get hot? When can they start to drink water? More information here: https://www.checkupnewsroom.com/the-deadly--reason-you-should-never-give-your-baby-extra-water/
Is it safe for my child to play with slime? What about making it? What should I be concerned about?
Can we run the blood test for allergies? Yes, but is it a good idea? Will it get us the information we need?
Ear infections are one of the most common problems in pediatrics but is there something you can do to prevent them? More information about ear infections here: https://www.checkupnewsroom.com/7-ear-infection-myths-every-parent-should-know/
What kind of sunscreen is best for children with sensitive skin? How should we make sure that it won't make their skin worse?
Here are some great general tips about sunscreen: https://www.checkupnewsroom.com/6-sunscreen-tips-every-parent-should-know/
What symptoms can we blame on teething? Fever? Rash? Diarrhea? For more information: https://www.checkupnewsroom.com/4-teething-myths-every-parent-should-know/
When should my child be seen for cough? Does it matter if they have asthma? How long is too long? Read more here: https://www.checkupnewsroom.com/4-signs-to-see-a-doctor-about-your-childs-cough/
Is there a certain number? Does the age of the child matter? Read more here: https://www.checkupnewsroom.com/7-ear-infection-myths-every-parent-should-know
When is your child’s picky eating more than just picking? When should you ask for help?
When shoukd you be worried if your childs falls? When shoukd you be concerned about a broke arm or leg? What about head injuries?
On today’s most interesting question, I answer a question about babies and why their eyes get goopy.