A Parenting and Children's Health Blog by Dr. Natasha Burgert
Tweet I am very proud of this video announcing the amazing results of my summer philanthropy project. Over the 12 weeks of summer, I partnered with my patient families to support ShotAtLife. This vaccine advocacy group allowed us to have a way to actively respond to the measles epidemic that affected our Kansas City community. In [...]
Tweet When baby is around 6-months of age, most parents need to begin childproofing their home. Here are 3 simple tips to keep your home a safe place for exploration and play. 1. Begin with the “Big 3.” Outlet plugs: Most families begin with outlet plug inserts. But, if you are anything like my family, these [...]
Tweet Did you know that eyes need protection from the damaging effects of the sun? Both adults and children need to protect their eyes from UV rays. Children especially need eye protection because a child’s eye has greater potential risk for UV damage. A child’s eye has a thin cornea and lens. These 2 parts, in [...]
Tweet Tummy time, or giving baby time to play on her stomach, is an important building block in a baby’s gross motor (big muscle) development. It increases the strength of the neck and back muscles that baby will use to roll and crawl. In addition, getting baby off the back of her head decreases the [...]
TweetIt was 6 o’clock* on a Tuesday morning. I was quietly writing some patient notes. The end of my 12-hour overnight shift in the Emergency Room was coming to a close. Suddenly, the quiet was shattered as the pager on my hip came alive with piercing beeps. This familiar sound elicited an uncontrollable surge of [...]
Tweet As the colder weather rolls in, now is the time to stock your pantry with a few supplies. Here are my 12 cold and flu season “essentials” for families with infants and toddlers: Cool-mist humidifier Nasal saline spray A bulb suction An age-appropriate thermometer Infant/child acetaminophen, for babies over the age of 2 months [...]
TweetI’ve had mine. I’ve protected my family. What about you? NOW is the time find protection from the influenza virus. NOW is the time to find influenza vaccine for your kids. So, NOW is the time to get information about this year’s flu shot. Here are my FAQs about flu: 1. What is influenza (“The [...]
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