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Kai Wicker-Brown, M.D.
Providing personal, high-quality health care to children in Central Louisiana.
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Has your baby started pinching, scratching, or even biting while breastfeeding? 🤱😬 While it can be uncomfortable, these behaviors are actually common and can happen for several reasons.
Older babies may pinch or scratch as they explore and develop fine motor skills, while biting may happen during teething. Babies may also do these things to adjust milk flow, soothe themselves, or simply because they’re getting full or losing interest in feeding.
There are simple things you can try, from giving your baby something to hold to offering a chilled teething ring before nursing or adjusting their breastfeeding position. Learn more here. 👇
#NationalBreastfeedingMonth
Pathways.org | What to Do If Baby Is Pinching, Scratching, or Biting During Breastfeeding
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What does it mean if Baby is pinching, scratching, or biting you while breastfeeding? And how can you cope with these behaviors? Learn about it in our blog.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. Kids can experience a variety of eye conditions, including astigmatism, blocked tear ducts, amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (crossed eyes), and other vision problems. Early detection and treatment are especially important because untreated eye conditions can sometimes lead to lifelong vision impairment. 👁️
Regular vision screenings can help identify potential concerns early. If your child doesn’t pass a screening or you notice changes in their vision or eyes, your pediatrician can help determine whether further evaluation is needed.
Check out this guide for more info. 👇
Eye Problems in Children & How They're Treated
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There are many different eye conditions and diseases that can affect a child's vision. Early detection and treatment is so important to avoid lifelong visual impairments. Learn about some of the mor...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
We hope everyone gets off to a great start this school year! #firstdayofschool #jacksonstreetpeds
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Social media trends, like certain challenges, can spread quickly, making it important for families to talk with kids about making safe choices online. Some of the social media challenges that are appealing to teens can be dangerous. Being aware of what these challenges are and how they impact kids can help you have open conversations with your adolescent and protect them from participating in dangerous activities. 📱
Here's a guide to learn more and get tips on how to talk to your kids. 👇
Dangerous Social Media Challenges: Understanding Their Appeal to Kids
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Social media challenges can be fascinating to teens, who can be both impulsive and drawn to behavior that draws attention. These trendy challenges, which range from microwaving gel-filled toys to misu...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
As a reminder for #NationalBreastfeedingMonth and #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, there are many ways breastfeeding supports a baby's health and development. 🤱
Breast milk contains antibodies and other beneficial components that help protect babies from infections while their immune systems are still developing. Breastfeeding has also been associated with a lower risk of certain illnesses, including ear infections, respiratory infections, and stomach viruses.
Learn more about how breast milk strengthens your child's immune system. 👇
Breastfeeding Benefits Your Baby’s Immune System
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Breast milk is the food naturally designed to best meet the needs of human babies. It has all the necessary nutrients, in just the right amounts, and is easy to digest. Beyond the nutritional bene...0 CommentsComment on Facebook