Misconceptions about the dangers of fever are commonplace. Unwarranted fears about harmful side effects from fever cause lost sleep and unnecessary stress for many parents. Let the following facts help you put fever into perspective: MYTH: All fevers are bad for children. FACT: Fevers turn on the body’s immune system. Fevers are one of the […]
Most kids are now back in school, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make on the some quick improvements to help us get back into a routine. Here are 6 quick tips to help you get back on track: 1. Restart the bedtime routine: It’s hard to get up for school the first day […]
Our pediatricians are always counseling families on a proper, healthy diet for children. One of the things they emphasize, is portion control. But how does one know if you are properly controlling your child food portion? This infographic provides a visual guide to food portion control, using the human hand – fingertips, open palms, closed […]
As parents, we sure know a lot more about sun safety than we did as kids or young adults ourselves. We want to remind you about the sun and your child. Here are a few sun-protection thoughts from our pediatricians: Dr. Rodger Elofson: Over-reliance on sunscreen. Parents don’t always think about it this way, […]
We at Associates in Pediatric and Adolescent in Baton Rouge are located on Goodwood Blvd across the street from the new public library. We are now the only private group of pediatricians in our area. Our pediatricians are very conveniently located for all those who live near Tara, Broadmoor, Capital Heights, LSU, and Jefferson Hwy […]
Ear infections are a VERY common condition in pediatrics. In fact, ear infections are the most common bacterial infection in children. $3 BILLION dollars are spent on ear infections each year. 80% of kiddos will have had an ear infection before kindergarten and most kids have one to three ear infections in the first years […]
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection that causes a benign skin rash that resembles a pimple or wart-like bump. They usually are soft and smooth with an indented center. Most commonly seen in children between 1 and 12 years old, molluscum can spread locally fairly rapidly. Molluscum lesions usually last 2-3 months, but because it […]
Croup is characterized by a tight, low-pitched cough that often sounds like a barking seal or barking dog. Voice often becomes hoarse. Crying generally makes croup appear/sound worse. Croup is associated with “cold” symptoms and sometimes low grade fever. Treatment usually involves cool mist humidifiers, steam showers or exposure to cool air outside. Sometimes one […]
Research has shown children who have a television in their bedrooms have later bedtimes and shorter sleep duration. A new study shows similar sleep problems in children who have a “small screen,” such as a smartphone in their room. The study, “Sleep Duration, Restfulness, and Screens in the Sleep Environment,” published in the February 2015 […]
Regular visits to the pediatrician are a key part of preventative health care. At Associates in Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine in Baton Rouge, each visit our pediatricians will fully examine your child. This checkup will give your child’s pediatrician a chance to: *Make sure your child is eating well, growing well, and is healthy. *Update immunizations. *Track […]