STARTING SOLID FOODS WITH BABIES When should I start feeding my baby solid foods? Most doctors recommend that parents start feeding their baby solid foods at about 4 to 6 months old. How can I tell if my baby is ready for solid foods? Babies are usually ready to start...
EAR INFECTIONS (otitis media) – OM What is an ear infection? An ear infection is a condition that can cause pain in the ear, fever, and trouble hearing. Ear infections are common in children. Ear infections often occur in children after they get a cold. Fluid...
GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX – GORD What is acid reflux? Acid reflux (also called “gastroesophageal reflux” or just “reflux”) is when the acid that is normally in the stomach backs up into the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that carries food from the mouth to...
VIRAL GASTROENTERITIS – GE What is viral gastroenteritis? Viral gastroenteritis is an infection that can cause diarrhea and vomiting. It happens when a person’s stomach and intestines get infected with a virus. Both adults and children can get viral...
FOOD ALLERGY What is a food allergy? A food allergy is when a person’s immune system responds as if a certain food is harmful to the body. If a person eats, touches, or breathes in that food, he or she can have an allergic reaction. Most allergic reactions happen...
