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Eating is an important part of every person’s life, especially an infant’s. Sadly, 20-40% of newborns and toddlers face eating or swallowing problems. An eating evaluation can pinpoint any potential problems and improve your child’s development.

It seems that children are always catching colds through the fall and winter, and in most cases, these pass uneventfully after a few days of care. Sometimes, though, a visit to the pediatrician is a good idea to prevent complications.

When your child develops patches of red, itchy skin, it’s likely a form of eczema. A common childhood ailment, there are four types of the condition that tend to affect children, and these often appear before a child reaches the age of five.

Constipation is a common issue for people of all ages, including your children. It’s often up to you as a parent to recognize when hard stools become a problem for your child, as well as take action to get past the problem.

Healthy eating is, of course, essential for your child’s growth and development. It’s common, though, for some children to have feeding disorders. Examination and assessment with a pediatrician often helps correct the issue.

The incidence of asthma is growing across all demographics, and it’s a condition that often emerges in childhood. Though asthma isn’t curable, some children outgrow the condition. Here’s what to watch for in your child.

All parents want their children to start off well, a priority shared by everyone from delivery room staff to your pediatrician. Newborn care exams occur within the first week of your child’s life to assure a healthy entrance into the world.

Since early 2020, the world’s focus has been pointed toward one particular vaccine, both its development and roll-out. With shelter-in-place orders and lockdowns, many routine events have been put on hold. Your child’s immunizations shouldn’t be.

If you’re frustrated by your baby’s colic, you’re not alone. Doctors have no idea what, exactly, causes it in some children and not others. There are, however, things you can try that tend to relieve this stressful but otherwise harmless condition.

If it seems your child just got over an ear infection when another crops up, it may not be your imagination. It’s usually a case of youthful anatomy combined with a developing immune system.

When your entire life consists of new sights, sounds, and experiences, the holiday season can easily become overstimulating. Consider the effects of this joyous disorder on your infant child to help ease them through the holidays.

Asthma affects over 5 million American children. A respiratory condition that complicates breathing, asthma can interfere with school, work, home life, and sleep. Over time, breathing passages can permanently narrow, making routine illnesses dangerous.

Constipation might not be the first condition you think of as a childhood affliction, but it’s a common problem, sometimes for different reasons than those affecting adults. Fortunately, it’s usually a temporary situation for most children.

Though every child is different, there are a series of developmental stepping stones along the pathway to adulthood. Your pediatrician uses well visits and checkups to ensure your child reaches these milestones in a timely fashion.

While children seem largely spared from serious consequences from COVID-19, there’s still much that’s not known about the disease. Play it safe with your children to help them stay healthy while preventing transmission of the novel coronavirus.

Babies cry. There’s no getting around that, but when crying gets excessive, it’s called colic. The condition usually lasts from the first to fourth month of your baby’s life, and the cause is unknown. However, calming techniques typically reduce symptoms.

Here at Katy Pediatric Associates, we are dedicated to keeping your children safe during this challenging time. Learn about what we are doing to keep kids healthy, and resources to help you do so as well.

The symptoms of ADHD often appear as ordinary childhood behaviors blown up larger than life size. Patterns may take years to emerge and even longer to recognize. It’s sometimes difficult for even experienced clinicians to diagnose ADHD, but early diagnosis

It’s common for children to develop one of several skin conditions collectively called eczema, and equally common for them to outgrow the issue during their teen years. While it’s active though, dealing with eczema flare-ups is an ongoing battle.

If your child gets sick, you need to know if it’s the flu. Read on to learn the common symptoms of the flu and how you can help your child battle the illness if they get it.