Learning To Mom ™ Pregnancy and Newborn Life Podcast for First Time Moms, New Moms and Expecting Mothers - Baby Sicknesses 101: What’s Normal, What’s Not & When to Call the Doctor with PedsDocTalk | Ep. 77

Baby Sicknesses 101: What’s Normal, What’s Not & When to Call the Doctor with PedsDocTalk | Ep. 77

02/17/25 • 44 min

Learning To Mom ™ Pregnancy and Newborn Life Podcast for First Time Moms, New Moms and Expecting Mothers

Is your baby’s fever something to worry about? How do you know if it’s teething or an ear infection? And when should you call the pediatrician vs. go straight to the hospital? Today we dive into all of it!
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mona from PedsDocTalk to break down common baby illnesses in the first year—so you feel more confident knowing what’s normal, what’s not, and when to take action.

We’re covering:
- Signs of normal baby symptoms vs. signs of sickness
- How to know if your baby is dehydrated (wet diaper count + more)
- RSV symptoms in babies and when to seek medical care
- Teething vs. ear infection—how to tell the difference
- Can babies under 12 months have allergies?
- The most common baby illnesses in the first year
- When to make a pediatrician appointment vs. when to go to the ER
AND MORE!

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Previous Episode

Is Formula Right for Your Baby? Tips for Choosing Which Formula and Overcoming Guilt with Mallory with Formula Mom | Ep. 76

Overcoming formula guilt, choosing the best formula and how to serve and store your formula
Today I sit down with Mallory Whitmore, aka: The Formula Mom and we break down all things baby formula.
Here’s what we cover:

Why is formula sometimes the better fit for families?
How to safely serve formula?
Can you switch formula brands?
How much formula does baby need to drink?
What are the different types of formula?
How to choose which formula?
How to overcome guilt from formula?
and more!!

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Next Episode

How to Safely Cosleep and Bedshare with Your Baby with Tiffany Belanger from CoSleepy | Ep. 78

Thinking about cosleeping or bedsharing but unsure if it’s safe? Or maybe you’ve heard mixed opinions and want the facts?

In this episode, I sit down with Tiffany Belanger from CoSleepy to break down everything you need to know about cosleeping safely—from the benefits to the common misconceptions and how to make it work for your family.

We’re covering:

What cosleeping actually is (and how it differs from bedsharing)
The biggest misconceptions about cosleeping
The benefits of cosleeping for both mom and baby
Safe sleep guidelines for cosleeping and bedsharing (what to do & what to avoid)
How naps work when you cosleep
Cosleeping with a partner—what to consider for safety
Will your baby always want to sleep with you if you start cosleeping?

...plus expert advice to help you decide if cosleeping is right for your family.

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