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The Doc Smitty Podcast

The Doc Smitty Podcast

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The Doc Smitty Podcast-A deep look at common pediatric and parenting problems and what you can do about them.
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Why is my child getting sick so often?

The Doc Smitty PodcastMar 06, 2019

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Fussy babies

Fussy babies

When should you be worried about your baby’s fussiness? How much fussing is too much? Is it reflux? Milk protein allergy?
Mar 24, 202104:54
Constipation

Constipation

What defines constipation? When should you be worried? How can you treat it?
Mar 03, 202103:31
Teen social media use

Teen social media use

When should you child get a phone? Social media? These questions and more answered.
Feb 10, 202103:34
Growth charts

Growth charts

What causes more fear in parents for something that is meant to be a tool? Here’s some info that should help.
Jan 13, 202104:48
Teething

Teething

When should teeth erupt? What symptoms should I expect? How can I treat them? When should I be worried if a tooth hasn’t come out yet?
Jan 06, 202103:57
New look, new style

New look, new style

Sorry for the break. Trying something new and different! Let me know what you think. @thedocsmitty
Jan 06, 202100:49
What can I give my baby for cough?

What can I give my baby for cough?

Is there a cough medicine out there that works?
Oct 15, 201901:06
Is it too early for my baby to be teething?

Is it too early for my baby to be teething?

What if they are born with teeth? What do you do?
Oct 09, 201901:12
When should I get rid of my baby’s bottle?

When should I get rid of my baby’s bottle?

When should I start to think about it? When should it be completely gone? How do I do it?
Oct 02, 201901:00
When should I get rid of my baby’s pacifier?

When should I get rid of my baby’s pacifier?

What harm can it do? How late is too late? How should o do it?
Sep 17, 201901:37
Is the HPV vaccine just for girls?

Is the HPV vaccine just for girls?

Why are we recommending that boys get the HPV vaccine? Is it just for boys or for boys and girls?
Sep 12, 201901:51
Is my child having difficulty breathing?

Is my child having difficulty breathing?

How can I tell if my child is having trouble breathing? Is it different for babies?
Sep 09, 201902:12
When should my child see an allergist?

When should my child see an allergist?

Is it different for food allergies versus environmental allergies? What can they do that a general pediatrician can’t?
Sep 03, 201902:26
What’s with all the formulas?

What’s with all the formulas?

What’s with all the formulas?

Do I need the pro or the regular? DHA? Probiotics? Prebiotics? Lactose free? Soy?

There are so many varieties of formula out there it can be overwhelming for a parent to choose. But, you don't have to let it be hard.
Aug 27, 201901:10
When do premature babies catch up?

When do premature babies catch up?

When do they catch up for growth? Development?
Aug 15, 201901:27
How do I treat constipation?

How do I treat constipation?

What dietary changes should I make? Does a probiotic help? What about Miralax?
Aug 07, 201901:21
What is constipation?

What is constipation?

Parents use the term constipation in many different ways but what is constipation? How does what defines constipation change over time?
Jul 31, 201901:23
Mini Season 2: Fever - Should I alternate medicines for fever?

Mini Season 2: Fever - Should I alternate medicines for fever?

Should I alternate between Tylenol and Motrin for fever? Why or why not?

May 01, 201901:04
Mini Season 2: Fever - Should I be worried about febrile seizures?

Mini Season 2: Fever - Should I be worried about febrile seizures?

What about febrile seizures? Won't one happen if I don't treat my child's fever?

May 01, 201901:09
Mini Season 2: Fever - What should I have my child seen for fever?

Mini Season 2: Fever - What should I have my child seen for fever?

What other factors should you consider when determining if your child needs to be seen for fever?

May 01, 201900:33
Mini Season 2: Fever - Can I leave fever untreated?

Mini Season 2: Fever - Can I leave fever untreated?

When should I treat fever versus let it run it's course?

May 01, 201901:00
Mini Season 2: Fever - What number of fever should I worry about?

Mini Season 2: Fever - What number of fever should I worry about?

What temperature a should I go to the doctor for? ER?

May 01, 201901:08
Mini Season 2: Fever - What is the best way to take a temperature?

Mini Season 2: Fever - What is the best way to take a temperature?

What type of thermometer should I use? Do I have to take a rectal temperature?

May 01, 201901:08
Mini Season 2: Fever - What is fever?

Mini Season 2: Fever - What is fever?

What is the definition of fever? Where does it come from?

May 01, 201901:12
Should I sleep train?

Should I sleep train?

When should you starts sleep training? What’s the best method?
Apr 24, 201902:14
Is my child developing normally? (Part 2)

Is my child developing normally? (Part 2)

Is my child developing normally? This episodes looks at speech development milestones from birth to 4 years
Apr 17, 201901:56
Is my child developing normally? (Part 1)

Is my child developing normally? (Part 1)

Is my child developing normally? This episode looks at motor milestones from birth to about 2 years of age.
Apr 17, 201901:49
Should I have my child’s allergies tested?

Should I have my child’s allergies tested?

What information will allergy testing give you? Is there a way to treat specific allergies?
Apr 03, 201901:52
Is my child’s ear wax a problem?

Is my child’s ear wax a problem?

When should I worry about ear wax? When should it be removed? How do we get it out?
Mar 20, 201901:47
What does a growth chart mean?

What does a growth chart mean?

Should you be worried if your child’s growth is only at the 10th percentile? What numbers make your too child small or too big?
Mar 15, 201902:14
Why is my child getting sick so often?

Why is my child getting sick so often?

Does you child seem to be sick all the time? When should you be worried about their immune system? What are the first steps to figuring it all out?
Mar 06, 201902:00
Mini-season 1-Ears: Does my child need tubes for their ear infections?

Mini-season 1-Ears: Does my child need tubes for their ear infections?

How many ear infections is too many? When should we move forward with tubes?

Feb 27, 201901:27
Mini-season 1-Ears: What's the best antibiotic for ear infections?

Mini-season 1-Ears: What's the best antibiotic for ear infections?

When it's time to start antibiotics for your child's ear infection, which is the best one?

Feb 27, 201901:31
Mini-season 1-Ears: Who needs antibiotics for ear infections?

Mini-season 1-Ears: Who needs antibiotics for ear infections?

Do all children with ear infections need antibiotics? Not necessarily. Here's who can be watched and who needs to be treated.

Feb 27, 201901:31
Mini-season 1-Ears: Does redness mean my child's ear is infected?

Mini-season 1-Ears: Does redness mean my child's ear is infected?

Does your child really need antibiotics if the ears are just a "little bit red?" Here's some questions you can ask to make sure.

Feb 27, 201901:36
Mini-season 1-Ears: What causes ear infections?

Mini-season 1-Ears: What causes ear infections?

Do you need to worry about water in their ear? Wind? Do ear infections run in families? These and other questions answered.

Feb 27, 201902:14
Mini-season 1-Ears: When should I bring my child in for an ear check?

Mini-season 1-Ears: When should I bring my child in for an ear check?

It can be really hard to know when you should get your child's ears checked for infection...here are 5 tips.

Feb 27, 201901:51
How do I keep my child from getting the flu?

How do I keep my child from getting the flu?

I heard a report that flu might be around until May. How do you keep your child from getting it?

Feb 27, 201901:52
When should my child take a pill? How can they practice?

When should my child take a pill? How can they practice?

What are the factors you should consider? How can you help them practice before the big day? This and other pill swallowing questions answered.
Feb 20, 201901:23
How should I decide what medication dose to give my baby for fever?

How should I decide what medication dose to give my baby for fever?

I'm pretty flexible about how your treat your baby's fever...but there's one decision I think is pretty easy...
Feb 13, 201901:20
If it's not the heart, what could it be?

If it's not the heart, what could it be?

In the previous episode, I discussed some of the factors that suggest your child's chest pain could be coming from their heart. But if it's not coming from the heart, here are 5 other possible causes.

Feb 06, 201901:18
Chest pain-Is it your child's heart?

Chest pain-Is it your child's heart?

Chest pain in kids is often caused by other problems than your child's heart. But it can be difficult to tell and very concerning when your child complains of pain. Today's episode will describe some of the common symptoms that might suggest your child's chest pain is coming from their heart.

Jan 30, 201900:52
What type of thermometer should I buy?
Aug 29, 201802:51
Should I use teething gels?

Should I use teething gels?

Should I use teething gels for my baby? What problems can arise by using them? What should I do for my baby when they are teething?
Aug 29, 201801:33
Is my unvaccinated family putting my child at risk?
Aug 29, 201802:60
Newborn-How can I tell if my baby is hungry?

Newborn-How can I tell if my baby is hungry?

What cues can I use to tell if my baby is hungry? Is it too late when the baby is crying?
Aug 15, 201803:45
Does my 1 year old need whole milk?

Does my 1 year old need whole milk?

Do they need milk at all? Can they be on 2%?
Aug 06, 201801:07
Is Miralax safe to give my child?

Is Miralax safe to give my child?

Have you heard that it has anti-freeze in it? Does it cause harm? Are there other options?
Aug 02, 201801:35
Newborn-What temperature should the room be?

Newborn-What temperature should the room be?

What temperature should the house be when you bring your baby home from the hospital? How should I dress them? What about blankets?
Jul 30, 201801:05
Should my child be on a probiotic?

Should my child be on a probiotic?

Are probiotics effective? Safe? What conditions do they help for? Should my child take one every day?
Jul 27, 201801:59