Monthly Archives: September 2012

Picking the Best Shoes for Babies and Children

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

  Once upon a time, grown-ups believed that shoes affected the way a child’s foot grew. Children wore stiff shoes, and various wedges and cups and what-not were recommended to “provide support” and “develop the arch.” The children were very … Continue reading →

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What’s in Cough and Cold Medicines for Children?

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Whenever I’m in the over-the-counter (OTC) medication aisle, I see parents confused about what’s best to buy. I sympathize, because I remember reading the same labels before medical school and wondering what might work and what won’t. Many products combine … Continue reading →

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Lead Again

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

The recent recall of licorice candy (here) for unsafe levels of lead is a good time to review this health hazard. Unfortunately, recalls of lead-tainted items too numerous to count. Many parents will remember the large 2010 recall of imported … Continue reading →

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Cough Medicines and Kids

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Cough suffers from a bad reputation. Far from being a nuisance, cough keeps nasal mucus from dripping down into the lungs and clears infected mucus from the lungs. If children didn’t cough when they were sick, every little sniffle could turn … Continue reading →

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Back to School Lunches: Not the Same Old Brown Bag

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

The nutritionists at Children’s Hospital Oakland put together this great mix and match lunch chart.   

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