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• 502 - Endocrinology with Dr. Lauren Kanner, MD

  Dr. Carole Keim welcomes Dr. Lauren Kanner, MD, to The Baby Manual to discuss the wide-ranging field of pediatric endocrinology. Dr. Kanner is the Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, and she shares how she got into the specialty before discussing the conditions she treats. She offers information and insights into thyroid disorders, growth hormone deficiency, early and delayed puberty, and Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in children based on her knowledge and years of experience. Dr. Keim and Dr. Kanner talk about the signs and symptoms of diabetes in children, detailing what to look for, and Dr. Kanner explains how blood sugar testing and insulin therapy play crucial roles in treatment. Throughout the conversation, the doctors exchange practical insights for parents into childhood nutrition and normal growth patterns. Dr. Kanner addresses the challenges of toddlers with picky eating habits and emphasizes healthy routines such as reducing sugar-sweetened drinks and increasing physical activity, or ‘joyful movement’ as she calls it. The emphasis is on fostering positive eating habits and imparting information on the variety of conditions a pediatric endocrinologist can diagnose and treat. Dr. Lauren Kanner, MD:Dr. Lauren Kanner is the Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Dr. Kanner completed her medical school at Rush Medical College of Rush University in Chicago, IL, before continuing her training in pediatrics at North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System Cohen Children's Hospital. Dr Kanner completed a pediatric endocrinology fellowship at the University of Wisconsin and is currently part of the University of Iowa Endocrinology and Diabetes team. Dr Kanner has interests in both diabetes and care of endocrine conditions, with a special interest in female, adolescent endocrinology and quality improvement. She has recently joined the Member Board of Directors for the North American Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG).__ Resources discussed in this episode:The Holistic Mamas Handbook is available on AmazonThe Baby Manual is also available on Amazon__Contact Dr. Carole Keim MD:linktree | tiktok | instagram Contact Dr. Lauren Kanner, MD:linktree | website

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• 501 - Gastroenterology with Dr. Victoria Martin, MD, MPH

  Dr. Carole Keim talks with Dr. Victoria Martin, MD, MPH, a gastroenterologist, a specialist who focuses on everything related to the stomach and intestines in babies. Dr. Martin trained in pediatrics and became interested in what happens in baby intestines, especially early on, during training. She talks with Dr. Keim about things like blood in a baby’s stool, protein allergies, signs of food allergies in children, and what to look for at home for signs of intestinal distress. She differentiates between what might be cause for concern versus what is normal for infants regarding reflux, breastfeeding, constipation, and more.Dr. Martin explains normal reflux in babies and what to try at home before getting to a doctor’s appointment in regards to concerns about too much spitting up. She and Dr. Keim discuss food allergies in infants, common concerns over what allergens are transferred from a mother’s breastmilk, and why there are things to consider before immediately eliminating foods from a mother’s diet if an allergy is suspected. Food allergies, causes, and substitute formulas are discussed, and Dr. Martin shares insights into possibilities for preventing the development of allergies, when to introduce solid foods, and what a baby’s poop reveals about the baby’s health. It’s an episode full of practical advice and in-depth knowledge from Dr. Martin about babies’ intestinal functions.    About Dr. Victoria Martin, MD, MPH:Dr. Martin graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Biology. She completed her medical school and residency training in Pediatrics at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She then completed her fellowship training at the Massachusetts General Hospital for Children in the division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, during which she was awarded the Outstanding Teaching Award by the pediatric housestaff. She also completed a Master's degree in Public Health in Clinical Effectiveness at the Harvard School of Public Health.Dr. Martin's clinical and research interests include the developing infant microbiome and its potential role in gastrointestinal food allergic diseases, including allergic proctocolitis and eosinophilic esophagitis.__ Resources discussed in this episode:The Holistic Mamas Handbook is available on AmazonThe Baby Manual is also available on Amazon__Contact Dr. Carole Keim MDLinktree: linktr.ee/drkeimTiktok: @dr.keimInstagram: @doctoratyourdoor Contact Dr. Victoria Martin, MD, MPHWorkplace: Mass General Brigham for ChildrenLinkedIn: Victoria-Mackenzie-Martin-644337102

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• 410 - Apps and Electronics

  Dr. Carole Keim discusses baby apps and electronics in this episode, exploring what is helpful and what isn’t necessary. Dr. Keim says that not much is really needed in terms of electronics for babies. The things she recommends include baby trackers, baby monitors, white noise machines, Kindle for mom, and aromatherapy diffusers to aid with sleep. She details what each app or electronic item does and highlights specific brands and best use practices.Baby tracker apps are helpful because they track how many times babies are eating, peeing, and pooping to ensure they’re doing enough. Useful apps for moms include a Kindle or audiobook, so reading can be done while feeding. Dr. Keim breaks down all the types of baby monitors and sorts through the best to use in terms of convenience, expense, and video versus audio. She also explores electronic bulb suckers and why they can be more helpful than manual versions and the benefits of essentail oil diffusers. There are not a lot of electronics needed, which makes this episode so useful in sorting through the myriad of ads and options available.In this episode:AppsBaby tracker - feeding, peeing, poopingWonder weeksSolid starts app for baby led weaning Kindle app for mom Audiobooks or podcasts for mom Don’t need: owlet ElectronicsBaby monitor with 2 parent units for sound / video baby monitorWhite noise machine - Hatch sound machine + rest go, or any portable white noise machineElectric bulb suckerMobile for over the changing tableDiffuser for essential oils (listen to season 3 for specifics on oils)Don’t need: special music for baby, humidifier, video monitor (though it can be nice to have in addition to a regular monitor), snoo bassinet As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Dr. Keim has extensively researched the information presented in this episode. She is pulling on the knowledge of hundreds of thousands of new parents, other pediatricians, doctor moms, the Academy of Pediatrics, and breaking pediatrics news sites. Her insight and knowledge on alternative and holistic treatments can be found in her book Holistic Mamas Handbook, and her first book, The Baby Manual, covers year one of a baby’s life. Follow Dr. Carole Keim on her TikTok and YouTube channels for additional tips and advice on babies and toddlers. Join The Baby Manual podcast for next season, Season 5, which will feature interviews with specialists.__ Resources discussed in this episode:The Holistic Mamas Handbook is available on AmazonThe Baby Manual is also available on AmazonYour Parenting Mojo podcast__Dr. Carole Keim MD: linktree | tiktok | instagram

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• 409 - Teething and Feeding

  Dr. Carole Keim talks all about teething and feeding needs for babies in this episode. Teething usually happens at around six months of age, but teeth can appear any time in the first 0 to 18 months of life. Dr. Keim shares all the best teething information to prepare new parents. She goes through everything from what to feed babies and when they start eating certain foods to high chairs, covering all the feeding needs.Dr. Keim explains what Orajel and Anbesol teething ointments do, what type of toothbrush a baby needs, and shares advice on everything from teething crackers to drool rashes. She talks about when to use toothpaste and what kind of products are safest for teething babies to chew on. Once babies are six months old, they can start having foods, and Dr. Keim details what to start them on and how to feed it to them. Bibs, high chairs, plates, everything useful for feeding a baby (and some things that aren’t) are in this episode.In this episode:Teethingorajel or topical teething ointmentToothbrush with soft bristlesAfter 1 year of age, fluoride toothpaste (grain of rice amount at a time)Teething toys - banana toothbrush, silicone toysGiraffe teething toy | horse | turtle | mushroom | teething tubesBandana bib for droolAquaphor / Vaseline for drool rash; could consider antifungal cream if rash is spotty (has satellite lesions) and not going away Teething crackers Don’t need: homeopathic teething tablets, baby toothbrush, finger toothbrush, practice toothpaste (fluoride-free), dental floss, mouthwash, wooden teething toys, teething mitt, amber teething necklace Feedingbowl with suction on the backplate/placemat in onehigh chairspoons/forks for baby | nuby spoonsWater bottleSippy cups - 360 kind, munchkin one BibsDon’t need: plastic bowls/plates/cups, kid-sized plastic utensils, pouches, baby food, rice/oat cereal As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Dr. Keim has extensively researched the information presented in this episode. She is pulling on the knowledge of hundreds of thousands of new parents, other pediatricians, doctor moms, the Academy of Pediatrics, and breaking pediatrics news sites. Her insight and knowledge on alternative and holistic treatments can be found in her book Holistic Mamas Handbook, and her first book, The Baby Manual, covers year one of a baby’s life. Follow Dr. Carole Keim on her TikTok and YouTube channels for additional tips and advice on babies and toddlers. __ Resources discussed in this episode:The Holistic Mamas Handbook is available on AmazonThe Baby Manual is also available on Amazon__Dr. Carole Keim MD: linktree | tiktok | instagram

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• 408 - Health and Hygiene

  Dr. Carole Keim addresses health and hygiene products in this episode. She details which hygiene items are actually necessary for newborn babies and then explains medications to keep on hand for newborns. She also recommends some medications useful to have for babies over 6 months of age. With each item Dr. Keim offers insight and advice, as well as identifying certain popular products not actually required for babies. Dr. Keim offers tips to help make cutting baby fingernails a less daunting task, what items make bathing babies easier, and explains why baby powder is no longer used. What medications are safe for babies and what is actually useful and necessary? Dr. Keim highlights exactly what vitamins and dosages to look for, what it is that antifungal creams treat and how to identify whether or not a baby’s diaper rash is fungal, and has practical teething advice and pain management options. This episode ensures parents have all key health information on hand for their infants.In this episode:Newborn itemsNasal bulb sucker | bulb sucker w/ oral aspirator | electric bulb suckerNail clippersNail file q tipsbaby bathtubbaby washbody lotionwashclothsthermometerBaby hairbrush / combUnscented and dye-free laundry detergent and dryer sheetsDon’t need: shampoo/conditioner (the baby wash works as shampoo), baby towel, baby washcloths, scented products, baby q tips, baby nail clippers, baby powder Medications to keep on handSaline dropsChildren’s acetaminophenDosing syringeVitamin D dropsinfant tri-vitaminsAntifungal cream (clotrimazole and/or terbinafine)Hydrocortisone cream 1%Neosporin / bacitracin ointment Oragel | AnbseolVicks vapor rub or essential oils for breathing Don’t need: gripe water, benadryl, infant’s acetaminophen, homeopathic medications, baby vicks  Ages 6 months and up ibuprofenironmultivitaminliquid claritin / zyrtecDon’t need - infant ibuprofen, baby aspirin As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Dr. Keim has extensively researched the information presented in this episode. She is pulling on the knowledge of hundreds of thousands of new parents, other pediatricians, doctor moms, the Academy of Pediatrics, and breaking pediatrics news sites. Her insight and knowledge on alternative and holistic treatments can be found in her book Holistic Mamas Handbook, and her first book, The Baby Manual, covers year one of a baby’s life. Follow Dr. Carole Keim on her TikTok and YouTube channels for additional tips and advice on babies and toddlers. __ Resources discussed in this episode:The Holistic Mamas Handbook is available on AmazonThe Baby Manual is also available on Amazon__Dr. Carole Keim MD: linktree | tiktok | instagram

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