New Parents: How to Select the Right Crib for Your Baby
- posted: Mar. 14, 2017
A new baby needs a lot of things. From bottles and car seats to high chairs and baby monitors, an expectant parent has a lot of decisions and purchases to Read More
Winter Storm 3/14/17
- posted: Mar. 13, 2017
Our offices will be closed on Tuesday March 14th due to the winter storm. Depending on the severity of the storm, we may be closed or have a delayed opening Read More
Understanding Tonsillitis
- posted: Feb. 28, 2017
The tonsils are oval-shaped, pink masses of tissue on both sides of the throat. They are part of the body's immune system, designed to fight off bacteria and viruses that Read More
Headaches and Children: Knowing When to Call the Pediatrician
- posted: Feb. 14, 2017
A number of factors can cause a child to develop a headache, such as stress, lack of sleep, skipped meals and certain medications. Other times a child may suffer from Read More
Does My Child Have a Food Allergy?
- posted: Feb. 02, 2017
Especially during the younger years, adequate food and nutrition is vital for a child’s growth and development. But for some children, a snack or meal as simple as a peanut Read More
Hear This: Turning Down the Volume Now May Save Your Teen's Hearing in Adult Years
- posted: Jan. 16, 2017
It may seem like your teenager is ignoring you, but in reality, they may be having trouble hearing you. More and more we see kids listening to their MP3 players Read More
Diaper Rash: How to Soothe and Protect Your Baby's Bottom
- posted: Jan. 03, 2017
A baby’s soft, smooth skin is delicate, making it susceptible to diaper rash, a common and mild irritation of the skin that causes redness in the area where the diaper Read More
Fit Kids, Healthy Kids - How to Make Exercise a Way of Life
- posted: Dec. 15, 2016
Children need physical activity on a regular basis to keep them healthy and strong. It’s unfortunate that many kids today are considered overweight. In fact, according to Centers for Disease Read More
Battling Teenage Acne
- posted: Nov. 30, 2016
Acne is by far the most common skin complaint among teenagers, affecting nearly all of those between the ages of 12 and 17 at least occasionally, according to the American Read More
How to Keep Injuries at Bay when Kids are at Play
- posted: Nov. 15, 2016
Whether it’s at the park, school or in your own backyard, kids of all ages enjoy climbing on the monkey bars, going down the slide and swinging. Playgrounds are a Read More
How to Avoid and Manage Dreaded Head Lice
- posted: Nov. 01, 2016
Two words parents dread hearing--head lice. Head lice are parasites that can be found on the heads of people, most common among preschool and elementary children. Each year millions of Read More
Use Your Head: How to Keep Your Kids Safe from Concussions
- posted: Oct. 17, 2016
A hit to the head during a soccer game or a hard fall from skateboarding may result in a serious head injury and even a concussion. The American Academy of Read More
Fighting Flu Season: How to Protect Your Family from the Influenza Virus
- posted: Oct. 03, 2016
With the arrival of flu season, many parents will be watching their children closely for symptoms of this dreaded virus. The flu, also known as influenza, is a highly contagious Read More
Welcome Blog
- posted: Sep. 20, 2016
Welcome to Our Blog! Bel Air Pediatric Center would like to welcome you to our blog. Here you will find informative and useful postings about child health care and our practice. AtBel Read More
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