Pediatrics

3-5 and 8-12 years old.

Late afternoon or evening before bed.

Enfamil A.R.

Gentlease or ProSobee (soy-based)

Nutramigen Lipil.

• Newborns: 4 ounces (~120 ml)
• Others: 8 or 9 ounces (~240-270 ml)

*though there are 5 and 10 oz ones too

• 1-3 weeks.
• Concern: 8 weeks

The cord will form a granuloma, (pink scar tissue.), which drains a light-yellowish fluid. This condition will usually go away in about a week, but if not, the pediatrician may need to burn off (cauterize) the granulation tissue w/ silver nitrate.

• Normal: crusting, dried blood
• Caution Signs: 1) red and swollen around the cord
• 2) Continues to bleed
• 3) Oozes yellowish pus
• 4) Produces a foul-smelling discharge

No longer recommended. Heal faster w/o touching it. Sponge baths in the meanwhile.

Most (>90%) of cases self resolve by 2 years old (more for African Americans)

• Desitin.
• Zinc Oxide.
• Barrier between moisture and skin.
• Burns, cuts, scrapes.

Epstein pearls usually appear on gums/roof of the mouth.They disappear w/in a few weeks (1-2) of life.

Small white to yellow bumps on a baby’s gums or on the hard palate, often mistaken for teeth.

Suction secretions, humidifier