by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Apr 16, 2012 | General Pediatrics
With summer fast approaching, we are starting to field questions about sunscreen and sun exposure in children. Below is a blog post from last year which may be helpful: •Avoid prolonged direct sun exposure in children younger than 6 months old. Whenever possible,... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Feb 27, 2012 | General Pediatrics
Believe it or not, spring is around the corner. And with it comes an increase in the use of tanning salons by teenagers. A recent Federal investigation showed that many of these facilities are providing false and misleading information to teenagers about the health... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Jan 25, 2012 | General Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released a joint statement with other professional organizations to promote “hip-healthy swaddling.” http://aapnews.aappublications.org/content/32/9/11.1.full Swaddling has been long known to have many... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Dec 27, 2011 | General Pediatrics
Parent should be aware that manufacturers are phasing out the more concentrated infant acetaminophen formulations. For now, both children’s and infant products can still be found, so please be careful to avoid dosing errors by checking the concentration before... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Oct 25, 2011 | General Pediatrics
Over the years we have been asked about this many times and, as a result, we will begin offering Saturday physical exams on a limited basis beginning in November 2011. We are hopeful that, if these sessions are successful, it will become a useful option for our... by Dr. Jeffrey Jennings | Jul 21, 2011 | General Pediatrics
We spend a lot of time talking about sleep problems in children. One problem that comes up again and again is television. This month another study was published in Pediatrics demonstrating the associations between TV and sleep problems in children. This study focused...
