Baby’s first chompers can be an exciting milestone. On average, the first tooth appears between 4 and 7 months of age, but unfortunately, sometimes it replaces that adorable toothless grin with a crying, irritable baby. “Some babies seem to experience a great deal of pain, while others hardly seem bothered by it,” said Emma Raizman, […]
5 tips to help you manage life with a newborn
A new baby will turn your world upside down — and not just for weeks, but for months to come. Yes, they bring lots of joy and happiness to families, but the first year is as exhausting as it is exhilarating. The stress of handling your little one around the clock can be difficult. Dr. […]
3 ways to relieve infant constipation
During your infant’s first few months of life, their bowel movement pattern will change often as their digestive tract matures. At first, infants may have a dirty diaper after every feeding. At about 2 months of age, they may transition to twice a day and by 4 months of age, most babies go every day […]
What is mumps?
When you hear someone talk about mumps, you’re probably thinking it’s an old virus. It’s true, mumps used to be a common childhood illness decades ago, especially in kids aged 5 – 9, but is much rarer today thanks to the mumps vaccine. However, outbreaks can and do still occur in this country — and […]
Dr. Emma Raizman offers advice on preventing child sexual abuse
In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, the Akron Children’s Children at Risk Evaluation (CARE) Center hosted a child sexual abuse prevention event. Dr. Emma Raizman, who is board-certified in both general and child abuse pediatrics, presented “Sexual Abuse: Could It Happen in My Family?” Dr. Raizman opened her presentation by defining […]
