Category Archives: DIY

Thermometers

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Now is a good time to make sure you have a basic thermometer that you know how to use. Read more from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Everyone has a temperature. Not everyone has a fever. Taking your child’s temperature … Continue reading →

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Well Care Telemedicine MediCal

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Welcome to Telemedicine Well Care! Before your visit, print out the form that matches your child’s age form the list below. For example, if your child is 9 months old, select the 9 Month Wellness link. These are the same … Continue reading →

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Unboxing Video: Ear Wax Removal

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

  We had fun making this unboxing video in a single take before office hours with one goof: the instrument is called an otoscope, not an ophthalmoscope. Read more about ear wax here.

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Tick Talk

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Better weather means kids and pets outdoors. Don’t forget to check for ticks! The tick you find will be the tick you don’t have to remove. Tips on preventing tick bites from the CDC are here. Check out the CDC’s … Continue reading →

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Insect Repellents and Kids

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Good article from Consumer Reports (and I helped). More info here.

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Stranger Things 3?

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Nosebleeds are common, and generally not a sign of telekinesis. They happen more often with colds and allergies and when we put the heat on and dry out the air. Read more about preventing and treating here.

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Portable Electrolytes for Home and Away

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Oral rehydration salts store well and are easy to carry for travel. Kids (and adults) get stomach viruses, and having these at hand to mix with water make giving clear fluids quick and easy. Lots of manufacturers market and sell … Continue reading →

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Baby Mani Pedi

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Babies grow fast! They double their size in the first three months, and that means cutting baby’s nails every few days. The best time to do this is when the baby is sleeping because the hands (and feet) will be … Continue reading →

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Baby Entertainment

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Wondering if you are doing enough to keep your baby–newborn or otherwise–entertained? Check out the interview I did with the Bump on this topic here.    

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Play and Explore with Babies and Toddlers

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

What to do with baby? Explore the world! Find great ideas from the Bananas Childcare Bunch here.    

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