Many children will experience a fall or an accidental hit in the face that may result in a bumped tooth or a tooth injury. While a bumped tooth may not require a visit to the ER, Dr. Emily Hahn, Pediatric Dentist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, describes what to do if your child bumped a

Learn how to safely prepare formula for your baby from a St. Louis Children’s Hospital certified licensed dietician. This video covers how to prepare the different types of formula: concentrated liquid, powder, and ready-to-feed liquid formulas.

When kids play it almost feels inevitable that they will come back with a splinter. Most of the time it’s easy enough to take some sterilized tweezers and pull that sucker out, but how do you know when it’s time to seek help? Dr. Jamie Kondis, pediatrician at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, discusses the proper

Ella, a 2022 Children’s Miracle Network patient ambassador, is outgoing, a hard worker, loves school, the color pink and dancing. Born at just 27 weeks, Ella was diagnosed with fetal growth restriction, a condition in which the unborn baby is not growing at a normal rate. When she was 2 weeks old, she suffered a

As parents, there are precautionary steps you can take to protect your child’s lung health. Dr. Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric, Pulmonologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, shares advice on how to keep your child’s lungs healthy, including avoiding smoke and pollution exposure, preventing infections by hand washing and keeping current on vaccinations, eating healthy, and regularly exercising.

How do you build your teen’s self esteem? Dr. Sarah Garwood, Adolescent Medicine specialist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, explains what it means to have a healthy self esteem for teens, the core skills to develop, parents level of involvement and ways to help teens become confident and successful adults. Visit our website for more

Dr. Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric, Pulmonologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, describes the common asthma triggers for children, recognizing symptoms and preventing attacks. When in doubt, always consult with your child’s doctor. Visit our website for more MomDocs tips: https://childrensmd.org/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2vHvSCw Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stlchildrens Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/STLChildrens Learn

Dr. Emily Hahn, Pediatric Dentist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, discusses orthodontic care for children and advises on when your child should be evaluated for braces. The American Academy of Orthodontists recommends having your child’s first consultation around age seven. While having your child evaluated for braces at this age may seem young, early evaluation

Music therapy let Henry really come to life. Whether it was dancing to strengthen his gross motor skills or singing his favorite song to encourage progress towards his cognitive goals, music therapy with Sarah really allowed Henry to be his silly self. Learn directly from Sarah about the power of music therapy and how it’s

Sleep apnea is a potentially serious condition that happens when a person stops breathing while asleep. Dr. Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric, Pulmonologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, covers what you need to know about sleep apnea, including the causes, common symptoms associated with the disorder, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated. If you suspect

Playdates are a ton of fun, plus they’re an important way for your child to make friends and build social skills. But as a parent, there are some important questions you should always ask other parents before a playdate. For example, do they have a pool? Are there guns in the home? Dr. Jamie Kondis

As children get older, a popular question from parents is how to pull your child’s loose baby tooth. Dr. Emily Hahn, Pediatric Dentist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, encourages parents or children to pull loose baby teeth themselves and shares why it is necessary to get them out in a timely manner. After washing their

Not everyone is familiar with tonsil stones – Dr. Maithilee Menezes, Otolaryngologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, explains what tonsil stones are, how they form, what to do about them, and how to avoid them by practicing good oral hygiene. Visit our website for more MomDocs tips: https://childrensmd.org/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2vHvSCw Like