Providing personal, high-quality health care to children in Central Louisiana.
Kai Wicker-Brown, M.D.
Providing personal, high-quality health care to children in Central Louisiana.
We are so thankful for all our families! To keep our commitment to provide high-quality, personal care, we are making adjustments to how we accept new patients as of 5/1/22. If you are interested in becoming one of our families, call us at 318-767-6503.
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When it comes to your children’s personal care products like diapers, lotions, soap, and toothpaste, it’s important to select safe and healthy ones. Here’s a helpful guide to follow!
“Some lotions, body washes, and hair products may contain nut-based oils (almond oil, for example). If your child has a nut or seed allergy, it is best to avoid these products. Be cautious when reading labels, however, since some nut-based oils do not appear with their common name - for example, peanut oil may appear as "arachis oil." Talk to your pediatrician or allergist for more information.”
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How to Choose Safer Personal Care Products: Tips for Families
www.healthychildren.org
all-around~Being aware of ingredients in personal care products is one way you can make healthier choices for your family and for the environment. Here are some tips from the AAP to help select safer ...
Dr. Kai Wicker-Brown spoke with KALB yesterday as part of their reporting on the formula shortage.
www.kalb.com/2022/05/16/dos-donts-managing-baby-formula-during-nationwide-shortage/
Do’s and don’t’s of managing baby formula during nationwide shortage
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While parents struggle to find formula on the shelves and affordable formula online, doctors say not to panic and take extreme measures.
Since the formula recall in February in conjunction with the plant shut down of one of the largest manufacturers of formula in the US, families with infants have had a harder and harder time finding formula. Here are some things to remember:
- Do NOT dilute formula and avoid homemade formula recepies. These can cause electrolyte imbalances, seizures and brain damage.
-Brands are interchangeable. Store brands and generic formulas meet the same nutritional requirements of brand names.
-Children with special metabolic needs can contact their pediatrician or the manufacturer directly for specialized formulas.
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In celebration of #AAPIHeritageMonth, check out this list of children's books featuring stories about Asian American and Pacific Islander history and culture to share with the family!
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Celebrating Asian Pacific American History and Culture
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A good book can open a child's eyes to new places, new customs. From family stories (Grandfather's Journey) to folktales (Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story) to feeling connected to a new culture (The Name ...
Sun safety is important during summer and all year round. Here are tips on to protect babies and kids from the sun and how to choose and apply sunscreen.
"Keep babies younger than 6 months out of direct sunlight. Find shade under a tree, an umbrella, or the stroller canopy.
When possible, dress yourself and your children in cool, comfortable clothing that covers the body, such as lightweight cotton pants, long-sleeved shirts, and hats."
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Sun Safety: Information for Parents About Sunburn & Sunscreen
www.healthychildren.org
Sunscreen can help protect the skin from sunburn and some skin cancers but only if used correctly. Keep in mind that sunscreen should be used for sun protection, not as a reason to stay in the sun lon...