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• posted: Dec. 20, 2021
• Constipation

It’s not typically common for infants to have issues with constipation; however, sometimes it happens. While many babies won’t deal with constipation they may have irregular bowel movements as their Read More

• posted: Sep. 22, 2021
• Cleft Lips,  Cleft Palate

The day your child is born is one of the most exciting moments in a parent’s life. Of course, finding out your precious newborn has a cleft lip or palate Read More

• posted: Aug. 13, 2021
• Cradle Cap,  Infantile Seborrheic Dermatitis

Noticing rough, scaly patches of skin on your newborn’s scalp? If so, this is a sign of cradle cap. This condition (also known as infantile seborrheic dermatitis) is fairly common Read More

• posted: Jul. 16, 2021
• Vitamin D,  Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency is incredibly widespread in the US, and not just with adults! In fact, about one in 10 children in the US are deficient in vitamin D and Read More

• posted: Jun. 23, 2021
• Urinary Incontinence,  Enuresis

While children under 3 years old will not have control over their bladders, older kids that still have issues with bladder control may have something known as urinary incontinence or Read More

• posted: Mar. 30, 2021
• Pertussis

Pertussis, more commonly referred to as whooping cough, is a contagious bacterial infection of the lungs. The nickname comes from the “whooping” sound that occurs when a child breathes. While Read More

• posted: Mar. 18, 2021
• Thumb-Sucking,  Pacifier

Reflexively, your baby is born with the ability to suck. It makes sense. After all, your little one must be able to suck to get nutrients, whether breastfeeding or bottle-feeding. Read More

• posted: Feb. 17, 2021
• Stitches

We all know how accident-prone kids can be. They get bruises, bumps, cuts, and scrapes from time and time. Most of the time, these boo-boos are nothing to worry about, Read More

• posted: Oct. 30, 2020
• Chicken Pox

You just got the call from your child’s school: someone in your kid’s class has chickenpox. This highly contagious virus isn’t usually anything to worry about, but it can certainly Read More

• posted: Aug. 17, 2020
• Behavioral Issues,  Child Behavior

While we may not love it, all kids are going to act up, throw tantrums and be irritable at times; however, if your child is displaying negative actions and behaviors Read More

• posted: Jun. 18, 2020
• Vision Test

Parents want nothing more than their children to be healthy and happy. This applies to every element of their well-being, including their eyes! Your pediatrician recommends that all children receive Read More

• posted: Aug. 02, 2019

We are pleased to announce that Sandra Hoerr DNP, CPNP-PC will be joining our practice in mid-September. She will be practicing in both the Bel Air and Havre de Grace offices. Read More

• posted: Jul. 03, 2019
• Physical Exam

Once your child is born it’s amazing just how quickly they grow and develop. It seems like you blink and suddenly they are talking and walking. During these important milestones Read More

• posted: May 03, 2019
• Autism

What is Autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is a developmental disability that can cause significant communication, communication, and behavioral challenges. The thinking, learning, and problem-solving abilities of individuals with Read More

• posted: Feb. 15, 2019
• Hearing Screening,  Hearing Loss

A hearing screening is the easiest way to determine if your child is suffering from hearing loss. Thanks to a hearing screening, your pediatrician can determine the degree of hearing Read More

• posted: Feb. 06, 2019
• Whooping Cough

Named after the characteristic sound of its notorious coughing fits, whooping cough is an extraordinarily uncomfortable condition that typically manifests itself in babies and in children ages 11 to 18 Read More