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Parenting is always on, so we are too. The Summery brings together all the resources you need to go deeper into your kid’s health, without the overwhelm.

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Feeding issues
Dr. Marcy Borieux
Megan N. Freeland, PharmD

Understanding iron deficiency in infants: Symptoms & signs of anemia

Not knowing whether your child has enough iron can be worrisome. So we asked one of Summer Health’s esteemed pediatricians — Marcy Borieux, MD, FAAP — to share her wisdom about iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in infants to help answer your questions and ease your concerns.

Feeding issues

Rashes
Dr. Marcy Borieux
Dahlia Rimmon, RDN

Understanding your baby’s diaper rash

Babies have sensitive skin and it can get irritated quickly, leading to discomfort, pain, itching, and a nasty rash. To keep those bottoms happy, let’s explore what causes diaper rashes, how to treat them, and tricks to prevent them from coming back.

Rashes

Infant Acid Reflux

Spitting up is totally normal, and it’s just part of babies being babies. Let's take a closer look at what reflux in infants is all about.

Gastrointestinal Issues

Easing colic symptoms: When to introduce a pacifier

Number 8,523 on the list of potentially-controversial parenting topics: pacifiers. Read on to find out where pacifiers shine (and where they don’t) and how they can be helpful when it comes to infantile colic.

Developmental milestones

Skin Issues
Dr. Marcy Borieux
Megan N. Freeland, PharmD

Protect your baby from insect bites: A quick guide

Bug bites and warm weather go together like pineapples on pizza. So to help prepare you for warmer days and making core memories outdoors, we’ll share some tips on how to prevent insect bites and help keep your little one as comfortable as possible if they do get bitten.

Skin Issues

The new parent's guide: How to bathe your newborn

We're sharing all the essential bathing tips for a newborn bath.

Skin Issues

5 home remedies for your baby's dry skin

5 home remedies to hydrate your baby’s dry skin

Skin Issues

Rashes
Dr. Marcy Borieux
Dahlia Rimmon, RDN

Baby drool alert: Newborn and baby drooling

To save you from a never ending cycle of shirt changes, we’re breaking down the specifics of baby drool to help you understand it better (and maybe even prevent a drool rash or two!)

Rashes

Posts about Colds

Colds
Megan N. Freeland, PharmD

Stuffy nose: 3 ways to treat nasal congestion without medicine

Relieve your baby's stuffy nose without medicine

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Colds
Megan N. Freeland, PharmD

RSV in babies: How to prevent and treat RSV during RSV season

Ways to treat and prevent RSV in babies and young children

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Colds
Dahlia Rimmon, RDN

Understanding the flu virus in children

Flu symptoms, flu vaccine, and treating the influenza virus

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Colds
Dahlia Rimmon, RDN

Understanding your baby's runny nose

Snot, mucus, and the nasal passages

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Posts about Sleep

Sleep
Dahlia Rimmon, RDN

3-year-old sleep schedule and habits

Example sleep schedules and bedtime routine tips for toddlers

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Sleep
Dahlia Rimmon, RDN

A parent's guide to night terrors

Understanding night terrors, nightmares, and sleepwalking

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Sleep
Dahlia Rimmon, RDN

12-month-old: Sleep habits and sleep schedule

Understanding sleep schedules, bedtime routine, and naptime for your toddler

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Sleep
Dahlia Rimmon, RDN

How to manage 2-year-old sleep regressions

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