"Mommy, I don’t feel good." Those words strike fear into the heart of every parent on Earth. Not only does it make you instantly feel bad for that little pitiful face staring up at you, but you also have the immediate panic of shifting around your day. Just this last week, my toddler had a serious case of congestion and cough waking him up during the night. My little guy loves … [Read more...]
Study Finds Black Children Are Less Likely to Receive Prescription Antibiotics
According to a study published in Pediatrics, “black children are less likely to receive a prescription antibiotic than their non-black counterparts.” This finding holds true even in instances where black children are treated by the same health provider. This study, which was based on “1.3 million doctor visits with the same 222 providers” is a depiction of what is referred to … [Read more...]
Father Attempts to Remedy Infant’s Congestion By Mixing Bleach With Formula
There are some stories that you read or hear about and in the end you can’t help but ask yourself, “What was he/she thinking?” The incident in which a father fed his infant bleach is one of them. As cited in The Grio, a 20 year old father, mixed bleach with his 2 month old baby's formula after allegedly being told that it would help with her congestion. Police said Carron … [Read more...]