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🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Thursday, April 18, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “Sephora Try-Ons: A Viral Trend,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Ellen Gendler ( @ellengendlermd on IG) to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ Skin Health Concerns ➡️ Are products that concerning or unsuitable for preteen and early teen skin? ➡️ Psychological Impacts ➡️ Are there increased...

🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Wednesday, April 17, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “Suicide in Teens,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Dina DiMaggio to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ What are some risk factors for suicide? ➡️ Whom should be screened for suicide? ➡️ What are some symptoms that may be concerning? ➡️ If I suspect my child is having suicidal ideation, wh...

🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Tuesday, April 16, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “Myocarditis in Kids,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Erin Faherty (pediatric cardiologist) to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ What is myocarditis? ➡️ What causes myocarditis? Vaccines?? ➡️ How does a viral infection cause myocarditis? ➡️ What are the symptoms of children with myocarditi...

🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Monday, April 15, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “15-18 Month Milestones,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Dina DiMaggio to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ What social/emotional milestones can we expect at this age? ➡️ What are language development at this age? ➡️ How about cognitive development and motor milestones? ➡️ What if a child i...

🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Friday, April 12, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “How To Handle Animal Bites,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Dina DiMaggio to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ How common are animal bites? ➡️ Why do we worry about animal bites? ➡️ How do we manage the most common bite from a dog? ➡️ What do you do if you get a cat bite? and more! Bytes o...

🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Thursday, April 11, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “Heart Murmurs in Kids,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Erin Faherty (pediatric cardiologist) to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ What is a heart murmur? ➡️ How common are heart murmurs in kids? ➡️ How does a pediatric cardiologist evaluate kids with heart murmurs? ➡️ What kinds of heart...

🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Wednesday, April 10, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “Ear Tube Surgery,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Rachel Georgopoulos (Pediatric ENT) to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ Why does my child need ear tubes? ➡️ What are the risks involved with ear tube surgery? ➡️ How long will the procedure take and what is recovery like? ➡️ Can my chi...

🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Tuesday, April 9, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “6 Month Milestones,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Dina DiMaggio to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ What motor milestones should parents look out for at this age? ➡️ What should parents expect in terms of their baby's social development at 6 months? ➡️ What are some typical developments...

🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped today -- Monday, April 8, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “Chronic Cough in Kiddos,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Dina DiMaggio to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ What is a chronic cough? ➡️ How will your doctor evaluate your cough? ➡️ What are common causes of a chronic cough? ➡️ What is the treatment? Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute l...

🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped -- Friday, April 5, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “4 Month Milestones,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Dina DiMaggio to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ What are some of the key milestones we should be looking for? ➡️ What advancements can we expect to see in a 4-month-old baby's cognitive abilities? ➡️ What can we expect for language and commun...

🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped -- Thursday, April 4, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “Food Allergies in Children,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Malina Malkani (@healthy.mom.healthy.kids) to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ How do I know if my baby is at high risk or low risk for food allergies? ➡️ Can we prevent food allergies from developing in babies? ➡️ What does it mean to of...

🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped -- Wednesday, April 3, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “0-3 Month Milestones,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Dina DiMaggio to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ What key milestones to expect in terms of physical growth and motor skills? ➡️ How about their sensory development? ➡️ What milestones do infants typically reach in terms of their communica...

🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped -- Tuesday, April 2, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “Chest Pain in Kids,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Erin Faherty (pediatric cardiologist) to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ How common is chest pain in kids? ➡️ How does a cardiologist evaluate a patient with chest pain? ➡️ What testing may a pediatric cardiologist perform for a patient with...

🎙️A new episode of Bytes of Health dropped -- Monday, April 1, 2024! 💡On this episode titled, “Tonsillectomy and Recurrent Strep,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Rachel Georgopoulos (Pediatric ENT) to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ Why do some children get recurrent strep throat? ➡️ How many episodes of strep throat are considered too many? ➡️ Are there any potential risks or complicati...

💡On this episode titled, “How To Handle Picky Eating,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Malina Malkani (@healthy.mom.healthy.kids) to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ Why is picky eating so common during early childhood? ➡️ What is the most important step parents can take to prevent picky eating behaviors? ➡️ How can I make sure my picky eater is getting enough nutrition? ➡️ How can I help my p...

💡On this episode titled, “Canned and Frozen Foods,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Nicole Keller to talk about this topic! Topics covered: ➡️ Why do we can/freeze foods? Isn't fresh best? ➡️ Is fresh food best? ➡️ Are canned foods healthy for my family? ➡️ Are frozen foods still nutritious? Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for pare...

💡On this episode titled, “Dealing With Tongue Ties,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Rachel Georgopoulos (Pediatric ENT) to discuss this topic. Topics covered: ➡️ How do I know if my child has a tongue tie? What are the signs? ➡️ Can a tongue tie affect breastfeeding or bottle feeding? ➡️ Could a tongue tie cause speech problems later in life? ➡️ Is there a nonsurgical way to manage a tongue tie...

💡On this episode titled, “GMOs: What Should I Know?” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Nicole Keller to discuss genetic engineering. Topics covered: ➡️ Why alter our food's genetics? ➡️ Is altering the genes of our food products safe? ➡️ Are GMOs sprayed with more pesticides? ➡️ Are there more pesticide residues on GMO foods? ➡️ Non-GMO labels are on so many things, how many GMOs are there? Bytes...

💡On this episode titled, “What Should My Child Drink?” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Dina DiMaggio to discuss all things related to liquid intake! Topics covered: ➡️ What should my baby under 1 year old be drinking? ➡️ When should I start giving my baby water? ➡️ How much water should I give my baby? ➡️ When can I give my baby whole milk and how much should I give? ➡️ After infant formula, doe...

💡On this episode titled, “Snoring and Sleep Apnea,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician ENT bestie, Dr. Rachel Georgopoulos, to discuss all things related to snoring. Topics covered: ➡️ What is sleep apnea? ➡️ Snoring versus sleep apnea ➡️ Risk factors for sleep apnea ➡️ Managing sleep apnea in kids Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and ad...

💡On this episode titled, “Baby Led Weaning” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by guest dietitian bestie, Malina Malkani, to discuss all things related to getting our kiddos introduced to foods. Topics covered: ➡️ What is baby-led weaning? ➡️ When can we start baby-led weaning? ➡️ Strategies for approaching baby-led weaning? ➡️ Which foods to introduce first Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long po...

💡On this episode titled, “Dealing with the Common Cold,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Dina DiMaggio, to discuss all things related to the pesky respiratory illness. Topics covered: ➡️ Viruses that cause the common cold ➡️ Symptoms of the common cold ➡️ The common cold v. other viruses ➡️ Symptom management in kids ➡️ Prevention strategies Bytes of Health is a daily, five-...

💡On this episode titled, “Cow Milk Protein Allergy,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Anthony Porto, to discuss all things related to CMPA. Topics covered: ➡️ What is CMPA? ➡️ Signs and symptoms ➡️ Diagnosing CMPA ➡️ Managing CMPA in kids Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a sh...

💡On this episode titled, “Is Organic Produce Better For Our Kids?,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by guest pediatrician bestie, Dr. Nicole Keller, to discuss all things related to produce. Topics covered: ➡️ Organic versus conventional produce ➡️ Is pesticide exposure a concern? ➡️ The importance of produce ➡️ Increasing fruit and veggie intake ➡️ Don't stress about labels! Bytes of Health is a daily...

💡On this episode titled, “Sudden Infant Death Syndrome,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Dina DiMaggio, to discuss all things related to SIDS. Topics covered: ➡️ What is SIDS? ➡️ Risk factors for SIDS ➡️ Preventing SIDS ➡️ Co-Sleeping ➡️ AAP Statement on SIDS Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids...