Yearly Archives: 2015

The new year begins on Friday and we’re sure you’re already considering resolutions to make your life happier and healthier. As your dedicated pediatrician, always looking out for the health of your children, Alzein Pediatrics are recommending a few resolutions…

Snuggling your newborn through the night sounds ideal. Breastfeeding will be easier and you’ll get more sleep. In reality, bed-sharing or cosleeping as its also called, can be deadly for your child.  Alzein Pediatrics explains why cosleeping with your child,…

  The winter holidays are touted as “simply magical” for children, filled with family, love and fun. The reality is that most early childhood holiday memories are made up of meltdowns, tantrums and absolute conniptions. No one wants that! Whether…

  When your child wakes up in the morning with swollen, red and gunky eyes, it can be pretty scary. After all, your child’s vision is extremely precious. However, conjunctivitis or pinkeye is common and, with proper treatment, will not…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has just released the results of a comprehensive review of decades of research, concluding that processed meats such as sausage, hot dogs and cold cuts, and red meat raise the risk of cancer. While very…

We want to make sure it’s all treats and absolutely no tricks this Halloween season. Alzein Pediatrics offers this advice to keep your children safe all day and all night: • Use face paint or makeup instead of masks to keep…

  Crib safety is important to your child’s health and to us! Have you seen the Xfinity commercial with the “security” knight waking up the baby by eating chips? Here at Alzein Pediatrics, it’s not the chips that upset us;…

Dealing with lice on your child's head and in your household. If your child is one of the 6-12 million children between ages 3 and 12 who gets lice this year, well, it’s obvious you are not alone. Alzein Pediatrics…

Before Flu Season Begins, make sure you've protected your family, ages 6 months and up.     What is the flu? The flu (influenza) is a highly contagious respiratory illness that affects the nose, throat and lungs. It can range…

Step aside, PB & J!Healthy lunches can taste great and be a cinch to pack! Have you put Alzein Pediatrics into your address book? Don't miss a single bit of advice!When school starts, life gets more structured - and more…